PT Certified Nursing Assistant

Instructor for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program

The University of West Georgia Continuing Education (UWG CE) is currently looking for a qualified individual to fill the position of Instructor for our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program. This is a contract position and does not constitute an offer of full-time employment. This position does not include a benefits package. Working hours may vary depending on the course and may include evenings and/or weekends.

Compensation will be discussed during the interview.

The primary responsibilities of this position are:
Utilize textbook instruction/hands-on demonstration in the classroom/lab/and clinical sessions. Motivate students to achieve a high degree of academic excellence. Maintain required documentation of activities and file them in the proper locations. Resolve issues with students; communicate significant issues to the Program Coordinator. Ensure sufficient equipment/supplies are on hand and in proper working condition. Evaluate course curriculum; suggest changes which will improve program effectiveness.

The minimum qualifications for this position are: RN or LPN with current active Georgia Nursing License and in good standing with the Georgia Board of Nursing. License cannot have the following status codes
¿ probation, suspended, expired, lapsed, inactive, pending, renewal pending, revoked or surrendered. Minimum one (1) year of Nursing Experience (experience in a long-term care facility (nursing home) preferred). Train-the-Trainer Workshop attendance certificate from Alliant Health Solutions. Must have completed a course in teaching adults or have experience in teaching adults and/or supervising nurse aides. Alliant Health approval prior to assuming CNA.

Salary as commensurate with experience.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, reference checks; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status;

nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

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