Preceptor, CNA (STNA)

Company: Cuyahoga Community College
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Department: Health Industry SolutionsLocation: Metropolitan CampusReports To: Director, Health SolutionsRecruitment Type: External/InternalRequisition ID: req5942Employment Type: Full-Time Support StaffUnion Position: Non-UnionWork Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30 am- 5:30 pmNumber of Openings: 1Job Description:SummarySupports the CNA Program Manager in the scheduling and instruction of Health Industry Solutions' morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend nurse aide training and competency evaluation program (NATCEP). This role will deliver NATCEP and NATCEP Train-the-Trainer related content through open enrollment, contract, and continuing education courses. This role will also assist the Program Manager with various instructor and curriculum development projects for the CNA and other emerging program course content. Assists the Program Manager with external communications, marketing strategies and public relations of department programs, in collaboration with Workforce Innovation division and collegewide marketing and communications resources.Essential Functions

• Provides formal CNA instruction each semester and covers instructor absences when necessary
• Participates in program and division committees and maintains current and accurate records as needed
• Evaluates and grades students' class, skills, clinical work, assignments, and papers
• Supervise students' skills lab and clinical assignments
• Initiates, facilitates, and moderates classroom discussions
• Assesses students' clinical education needs and client teaching needs using a variety of methods
• Compiles, administers, and grades examinations for classes taught
• Prepares and delivers didactic content to students on topics needed and required for successful completion and employment in the industry
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
• Demonstrates proper patient care in clinical units
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional trainings
• Plans, evaluates, and revises curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction
• Provides input for learning outcomes, assessments, and program objectives
• Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other required records
• Advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues
• Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students
• Provides a full range of program support
• Assists in the development of policies related to the CNA program
• Assists in recruitment and marketing activities for the program, including attending job and career fairs
• Participates in campus and community events when available
• Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues
• Assists with execution of surveys, course, and student evaluations to provide data analysis for continuous improvement and grant reporting
• Develops and maintains effective communication with prospective applicants, students, graduates, instructors, and community stakeholders
• Works with operational databases to streamline processes and workflow
• Works collaboratively with the Program Manager, Health Industry Solutions and serves as a liaison between the College and industry partners
• Assists with the recruitment of candidates for CNA instructors
• Submits weekly reports
• Attends meetings, conferences, and workshops for educational and business development
• Assures program, division, and College standards are met
• Performs other duties as assignedRequired QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing
  • Current, active, unencumbered/unrestricted RN license
  • Minimum two years (defined as a minimum of 1600 hours) as a registered nursing (RN) providing geriatric and chronic care in a long-term care facility, home health agency, hospital providing care to the chronically ill, or other long-term care settings
  • Minimum one year experience supervising CNAs
  • Minimum of two years of additional experience in a related field
  • Must have a valid driver's license with the ability to regularly travel to and from various clinical sites
  • Must have an active "Train the Trainer" certificate and have verification of hours taught in an Ohio NATCEP within the prior 24-month period program
  • Eligible to teach according to the state of Ohio Department of Health Requirements
  • Demonstrated experience making sound decisions that affect a work unit or team
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in a role requiring dynamic and abstract problem-solving methods in adaptive situationsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, And ABILITIES
    • Possess working knowledge of teaching concepts, practices, and procedures with the ability to apply in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
    • Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently
    • Possess strong commitment to providing excellent customer service
    • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and changing work environment requiring flexibility and teamwork
    • Demonstrated ability to manage relationships, create opportunities and solve problems
    • Possess strong organizational, time-management skills, and is results-oriented
    • Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
    • Possess excellent organizational and prioritization skills
    • Works accurately with demonstrated attention to detail
    • Ability to be creative and exercise initiative
    • Demonstrated intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
    • Ability to confidentially and discreetly manage subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
    • Ability to collaborate, negotiate and resolve conflicts on major projects
    • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and quality
    • Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse populationPreferred Qualifications
      • Minimum of one year of demonstrated experience coordinating and/or managing an CNA program
      • Demonstrated experience effectively managing a work unit or team
      • Demonstrated experience planning, assigning, scheduling, supervising, and ensuring the quality of the work of others
      • Demonstrated intermediate project management skillsCOMPETENCIESCRITICAL COMPETENCIES
        • Service Focus
        • Communication
        • Quality of WorkVERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES
          • Time Utilization
          • AdaptabilityIMPORTANT COMPETENCIES
            • Collaboration
            • Continuous ImprovementPHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
              • The work is performed in a professional office, classroom and long-term care environment.
              • The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
              • Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type.
              • Work requires walking; standing; bending; carrying of items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, binders, etc.
              • Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings, conferences, and performances away from the worksite.Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .Target Starting Salary Range: $65,000 to $70,000The final offer for the successful candidate is targeted to fall within this range, but will be based upon an assessment of internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications in relation to the minimum and/or preferred job requirement(s).Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.

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