Nurse Aide Instructor

Nurse Aide Instructor (Career & Technical Education)

Department: Career & Technical Education

Location:

Location information not specified

Reports To: Principal, Rowanty Technical Center

Salary Scale: PGCPS Teacher Salary Scale

FLSA Status: Exempt

The Nurse Aide Instructor is responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing a comprehensive Career and Technical Education (CTE) Nurse Aide program that prepares high school students for careers in healthcare and successful completion of the Virginia Board of Nursing-approved Nurse Aide Education Program and the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) certification examination.

The instructor provides classroom, laboratory, simulation, and supervised clinical instruction while fostering a safe, engaging, and student-centered learning environment. The position promotes academic achievement, technical competence, employability skills, professional ethics, and career readiness consistent with the Virginia Department of Education Career and Technical Education Standards and Prince George County Public Schools  instructional expectations.

The following duties are representative of the responsibilities assigned to this position. Additional duties may be assigned by the Principal or designee.

Instruction and Curriculum

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging standards-based instruction aligned with Virginia Department of Education Career and Technical Education competencies and Virginia Board of Nursing regulations.
• Develop daily lesson plans, instructional materials, laboratory activities, simulations, and assessments that promote student achievement.
• Deliver classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction using research-based instructional strategies.
• Integrate literacy, mathematics, science, technology, and workplace readiness skills throughout instruction.
• Differentiate instruction to address individual student learning needs.
• Utilize instructional technology and digital resources to enhance teaching and learning.
• Assess student performance using a variety of formative and summative assessment methods.
• Prepare students for successful completion of the Virginia Nurse Aide competency examination.

Classroom and Laboratory Management

• Maintain a safe, organized, and effective classroom and laboratory environment.
• Enforce established safety procedures and ensure compliance with OSHA standards, infection prevention protocols, universal precautions, and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Maintain current instructional equipment, laboratory supplies, and medical equipment.
• Conduct regular inventory of equipment and instructional materials.
• Recommend replacement or acquisition of instructional equipment and supplies.
• Ensure students demonstrate proper use of healthcare equipment and safe patient care techniques.

Clinical Instruction

• Coordinate supervised clinical experiences with approved healthcare facilities.
• Monitor and evaluate student performance during clinical experiences.
• Maintain communication with clinical partners regarding student progress and program effectiveness.
• Ensure all clinical documentation and student records are completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
• Maintain compliance with all Virginia Board of Nursing clinical education requirements.

Student Support

• Establish a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Promote professionalism, ethical conduct, and workplace expectations.
• Encourage high standards of student behavior, attendance, and academic performance.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, competencies, and student progress.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, counselors, administrators, and staff regarding student achievement and concerns.
• Assist students in career exploration, employability skills development, and postsecondary planning.
• Support student participation in Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), including HOSA.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain current knowledge of nursing practice, instructional methodologies, and healthcare industry trends.
• Participate in professional development activities required by Prince George County Public Schools, the Virginia Department of Education, and the Virginia Board of Nursing.
• Maintain all required professional licenses, certifications, and endorsements.
• Collaborate with faculty, administrators, counselors, healthcare partners, and advisory committee members.
• Assist in curriculum review, program improvement, accreditation activities, and advisory committee meetings.
• Maintain positive relationships with local healthcare providers and business partners.
• Participate in faculty meetings, school improvement initiatives, and division activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal consistent with School Board policy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Thorough knowledge of nursing principles and patient care practices.
• Knowledge of Virginia Board of Nursing…