Nurse Aide Instructor

Job Details

Job Location:

Portland, OR 97232
Position Type:
Part Time
Salary Range: $39.95 - $54.96 Hourly

At RISE Partnership, we partner with unions, responsible employers, and public agencies to support caregivers and public service workers. We give workers the resources they need to make the most of their union‑negotiated training and benefits.

Our work is grounded in our core values: respect, integrity, service, and equity. These values guide how we deliver workforce solutions, like training, benefits navigation, job matching, and career development. We address the unique challenges Oregon workers face to ensure all workers have access to services and support that help them grow, thrive, and feel confident in their work and communities.

This position is represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA), Local 7901. We value our collaborative relationship with CWA Local 7901 and respect the important role the union plays in advocating for our workers’ rights and well‑being.

Reporting to the Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program Manager, the Nurse Aide Instructor works on the Workforce Development Team supporting Care Pathways. The Nurse Aide Instructor supports workers in Oregon homecare, skilled nursing facilities, and other long‑term care settings as they take their CNA training and work toward certification and job placement so they can thrive in their careers.

The Nurse Aide Instructor is part of a team of professionals who help deliver the Oregon State Board of Nursing approved curriculum to CNA students. This position is also responsible for coordinating with the Workforce Development Team and other key partners to work directly with students and provide instruction virtually and in‑person toward achieving their professional goals.

While each RISE employee is assigned to a specific team, we operate within a collaborative shared services model that encourages cross‑departmental support. Some employees contribute to multiple teams, allowing us to leverage resources more efficiently. This structure enables our staff to focus on delivering high‑impact programs that advance our mission, ensuring every resource is used strategically to drive meaningful change.

• Adheres to Federal and State guidelines for programming and follows current Oregon State Board of Nursing regulations regarding Nursing Assistant Training and Certification Programs (Div 61 and 62).
• Provides classroom, lab, and clinical instruction for Nursing Assistant students using a collaborative teaching model, including lecture, demonstration, skills practice, and clinical patient care.
• Provides content and communication support for online learning in accordance with OSBN regulations.
• Delivers curriculum content and facilitates active learning that integrates theory and practice.
• Evaluates student performance in classroom, lab, and clinical settings, including formal skills and competency assessments.
• Prepares students for state Nursing Assistant certification exams, including written and skills testing.
• Provides timely, individualized feedback to guide student learning, progression, and successful program completion.
• Follows workflows and standard operation processes (SOPs).

• Establishes and maintains a caring, inclusive, and respectful learning environment that promotes active learning, critical thinking, and student engagement.
• Manages classroom, lab, and clinical learning activities, including scheduling, attendance tracking, skills practice logistics, and coordination with clinical partners.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of student progress, competencies, attendance, and outcomes in organizational and nursing program and certification systems.
• Communicates effectively with students regarding expectations, performance, feedback, office hours, and program requirements.
• Navigates and resolves student issues within the classroom.
• Reviews program satisfaction reporting related to instruction and takes action to address concerns.
• Follows workflows and standard operation processes (SOPs).

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