Certified Nursing Assistant

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The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Instructional Specialist develops, manages, and teaches short‑term workforce training courses and programs, including Patient Care Technician (PCT), and oversees the clinical component of the CNA program. Additional responsibilities include curriculum development, lab space oversight, budget management, student advising, compliance with regulations, and industry partnership.

• Teach and manage courses that lead to employment through skill development, certification or licensure in the healthcare and safety fields. Courses typically include one cohort of Certified Nursing Assistant each session.
• Facilitate student mastery of core learning outcomes using relevant pedagogical and scholarly tools.
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high‑quality curriculum.
• Develop and update policy and procedures related to the clinical training phases of the programs.
• Coordinate clinical schedules for students in specific programs.
• Serve as first point of contact for students, clinical sites and businesses to resolve issues and provide communication and feedback regarding the program.
• Coordinate scheduling, paperwork and follow‑up for students before, during and after their clinical assignments while maintaining communication with class instructors and Program Manager.
• Communicate and establish contracts between FCC and participating community medical facilities using clinical evaluation forms.
• Plan, manage, review and revise the clinical component of the CNA program to meet evolving practice skills for effectiveness of the experiences.
• Verify and archive documentation required for externships/clinical placements.
• Schedule and coordinate all student rotations at the clinical affiliates.
• Participate in student evaluation and advisement related to externships/clinical placements.
• Serve as the CNA Program Coordinator for the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Research and establish new affiliate sites.
• Correspond with and visit affiliate sites for needs, improvements, and upcoming placements.
• Engage employers to connect CNA students with job openings.
• Respond to student, faculty, and staff issues in accordance with College policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing course content, record‑keeping requirements, reporting requirements, and student safety.
• Participate in program review as scheduled and collaborate with other College departments and external partners.
• Maintain data confidentiality and integrity and ensure compliance with FERPA and Title IX.
• Provide input into the development of fiscal year program budgets.
• Conform to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in the Healthcare Careers Program Advisory Committee (PAC).
• Provide occasional substitute coverage for Healthcare Careers courses when approved by the Director, Workforce & Community Education.
• Serve as College representative to statewide advisory groups that pertain to program areas.
• Attend conferences and participate in committees internal and external to the college.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited academic institution.
• Hold a valid nursing license.
• Two (2) years’ experience in clinical practice.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Documented contemporary experience in a teaching role (didactic, clinical, continuing education, and/or in‑service).
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Strong personnel management skills with emphasis on development of instructional expertise, time‑management, problem solving, conflict management, cultural diversity, adaptability, and creativity.
• Proven ability to function as a member of a team and comply with established college, state, federal, and accrediting agency regulations and policies.

Employment Type:

Full Time | Salary: $70,000 - $78,000 Annual | Bonus/Commission:
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