CNA Program Instructor
- Certification preferred
- RN license
Workplace injuries
Bethel Health Care Center in Bethel reported 13 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 248,398 hours worked: 10.5 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.2 per 100 full-time workers at nursing homesnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 9.6 per 100 full-time workers. None describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
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About the job
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A Great Place to Work
Bethel is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!
Location: 13 Parklawn Drive, Bethel, Connecticut 06801
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CNA Program Instructor
Full-Time
LPN or RN License required for this role.
What You'll Do
CNA Program Instructors are Registered Nurses (RN) that develop and deliver training to prepare trainees for the CNA credentialing exam and provide quality care to our residents. Your expertise and guidance will empower our staff to achieve clinical program objectives aligned with our mission. Your leadership will contribute to the enhancement of our care standards, resident well-being and the future healthcare professionals in your community.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct hands-on clinical training sessions, including real-world scenarios and practical experience in a Long-Term care setting
- Evaluate student performance through assessments and provide constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes
- Provide ongoing mentoring, coaching, and support to staff to enhance their skills and performance
- Encourage continuous learning and professional growth among students
- Aide with the recruitment and interviewing of prospective students
- Evaluate training effectiveness and make recommendations for improvements
If you are an experienced RN that is passionate about shaping the future of healthcare within your community in an environment where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite you to join our team as an CNA Program Instructor (RN).
What We Offer
As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Bethel team enjoys:
- NEW! 10% discount on full-time child care for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years at Honey Tree Preschool & Childcare
- Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
- Comprehensive training and mentorship
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
Rate of Pay
Starting from USD $75,000.00/Yr.
What You'll Bring
Qualifications of a CNA Program Instructor include
- Valid state nursing license RN or LPN
- Advanced degree or certification preferred
- Experience in a nursing leadership role in a Long-Term Care or similar healthcare setting preferred
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in staff education and development
- Commitment to resident-centered care and excellence in healthcare delivery
- Inspirational leader with a focus on innovation and quality improvement
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care
- Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
- Excellent communication, instructional and presentation skills
- Strong clinical, interpsersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
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We Hire for Heart!
National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.
From National Health Care Associates's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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National Health Care Associates operates 42 (source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information) Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and front-office staff. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information
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