Certified Nurse Aide Instructor, 11 months

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Under the direction of the CTEC principal plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual physical social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Supervise students in a variety of school related settings. Plan instruction monitor and evaluate student outcomes. Communicate and interact with students parents staff and the community.

VIRGINIA BOARD OF NURSING REQUIREMENTS

These minimum performance expectations are intended as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Meet requirements of the Virginia Board of Nursing for a program coordinator and primary instructor of a Nurse Aide Education program.
• The program coordinator shall assume the administrative responsibility and accountability for the nurse aide education program and shall complete a refresher course every three years that includes a review of regulations for nurse aides and nurse aide education programs and the skills evaluated on the board-approved nurse aide certification examination.
• Maintain records as required by subsection A of 18VAC; Records. Original documentation shall be maintained for a period of two years following each site or survey visit to include:
• Each nurse aide education program shall develop and maintain an individual record of major skills taught and the date of performance by the student. At the completion of the nurse aide education program the program shall provide each nurse aide with a copy of this record and a certificate of completion from the program which includes the name of the program the board approval number date of program completion and the signature of the primary instructor or program coordinator.
• A record of the graduates performance on the state-approved nurse aide certification examination (NNAAP) shall be maintained.
• A record that documents the disposition of complaints against the program shall be maintained.
• Perform other activities necessary to comply with subsection B of 18VAC.
• Implementation of the board approved curriculum as set forth in subsection A of 18VACand subsection C of 18VAC.
• Maintenance of qualified instructional personnel as set forth in 18VAC.
• Classroom facilities that meet requirements set forth in subsection D of 18VAC.
• Maintenance of records as set forth in subsection A of 18VAC.
• Skills training experience in a clinical setting that has not been subject to penalty as provided in 42 CFR 483.151(b)(2) (Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation and Paid Feeding Assistants October 1 2013 edition) in the past two years. The foregoing shall not apply to a nursing facility that has received a waiver from the state survey agency in accordance with federal law.
• The use of a clinical setting in Virginia located 50 miles or more from the school shall require board approval.
• Agreement that board representatives may make unannounced site visits to the program.
• Financial support and resources sufficient to meet requirements of this chapter as evidenced by a copy of the current annual budget or a signed statement from the administration specifically detailing its financial support and resources.
• Completion and submission of biennial survey visit review reports and program evaluation reports as requested by the board within a timeframe specified by the board.
• The primary instructor is responsible for the majority of instruction and evaluation of students and shall not assume other duties while instructing or supervising students. A program may request an exception to the restriction on assumption of other duties. The executive director of the board shall be authorized to make the decision on requests for exception or may refer to an informal fact-finding committee for consideration as needed.
• The primary instructor shall participate in the planning of each learning experience; ensure that course objectives are met; and ensure that students do not perform services for which they have not received instruction and been found proficient.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

• Plan a program of study that as much as possible meets the needs interests and abilities of students.
• Develop authentic engaging hands-on learning lessons.
• On a regular and consistent basis meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Provide an instructional program to meet the needs of all students.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of school administration.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establish clear objectives for all lessons units projects and communicate these objectives to students.
• Establish learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs requirements of Culpeper County Public Schools curriculum framework and knowledge of human growth and development.
• Plan for and utilize instructional methods resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Take all necessary safety precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law Culpeper County School Board policy the Virginia Board of Nursing.
• Furnish required reports within specified timelines with regard to scheduling and instructional activity as requested by the school administration.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Make provision for being available to parents for education-related purposes outside of the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Establish and maintain relationships with colleagues students parents and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.
• Develop and maintain contacts and partnerships with local industry professionals.
• Develop maintain and supervise clinical experiences for Medical Assistant students.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend all staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required including the Career and Technical Advisory Council.
• Participate in student CTE organizations workshops and competitions (HOSA.)
• Take part in promoting and marketing the program to meet enrollment goals.
• Communicate with students high school counselors and administration concerning academic attendance or discipline issues which affect a students learning and/or grades.
• Must stay current with changes that occur in the industry and discipline of nursing.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accrediting agency requirements including the Virginia Board of Nursing
• Maintain detailed lab/classroom inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment materials and facilities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal Director of Career and Technical Education and Division Superintendent.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of school curriculum and framework policies and effective instructional practice.
• Thorough understanding of the teaching and learning process.
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
• Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum.
• Respect confidential information and the individuals right to privacy.
• Communicate openly and effectively with students colleagues administration parents central office and community patrons and partners.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills technology skills be detailed and team oriented and have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Responsible for assisting in all aspects of the program including the organization accreditation administration continuous review planning development and general effectiveness of the program.
• Model professional moral and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions within the school and within the community.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• All applicants must meet the requirements of the Virginia Department of Education.
• Possess or qualify for a professional license or a professional technical license and appropriate endorsement as presented by the Virginia Department of Education.
• Hold a current unrestricted Virginia license or multistate licensure privilege as a registered nurse; and
• Have two years of experience as a registered nurse and at least one year of direct client care or supervisory experience in the provision of long-term care services. Experiences may include employment in a nurse aide education program or employment in or supervision of nursing students in a nursing facility or unit geriatrics department chronic care hospital home care or other long-term care setting.
• Be recommended by the Division Superintendent and approved by the School Board.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Duties performed typically in the central office and throughout the division. Frequent walking standing stooping lifting up to approximately 40 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds may be required. Other limited physical activities are required. Travel to schools throughout the division and central office is required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Regular contact with staff members administrators and parents is required. Contact with parents by phone and in person is necessary. Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all CCPS employees. To ensure adequate staffing positive employee morale and to meet expected productivity standards throughout the organization employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

EVALUATION: The CTEC Principal will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

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