The Program of Nursing Assistant Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) is hiring a Clinical Instructor.

• Cooperates with the Program Coordinator and/or Primary Instructor in scheduling clinical experiences for students.
• Supervises small groups of no more than 12 nursing assistant students who are paired I:I with facility CNA's in the clinical setting. Administration of each clinical site will dictate the number of students.
• Remains on premises and available to students at all times.
• Has no facility-related responsibilities.
• Actively seeks opportunities for students to perform learned skills.
• Provides guidance and constructive feedback to students.
• Maintains student rolls, including a sign in-and-out sheet with exact time of arrival and departure.
• May occasionally substitute for the classroom instructor upon notification of UNAR.
• Provides feedback to training program regarding student readiness for clinical experience; identifying potential weakness and areas of strength of training provided prior to clinical.
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Program Coordinator, Primary Instructor, and the Director of the UNAR.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a licensed nurse with a minimum of two years of nursing experience; at least one year must be in the provision of long term care facility services or caring for the elderly or the chronically ill of any age.
• Must be a reasonable candidate for approval by UNAR. UNAR approval requires;
  • Completion of UNAR Instructor approval packet
  • Licensed nurse in good standing with the Utah Department of Professional Licensure.
  • A resume showing 2 years of nursing experience; explicitly detailing at least I-year experience in the provision of long term care facility services or caring for the elderly or chronically ill of any age.
  • Must have completed a UNAR-approved "Train the Trainer" program or demonstrated competence to teach adult learners or experience supervising nursing assistants.
  • Fingerprinting and background check.

REPORTS TO: The Program Coordinator, Primary Instructor, and the Director of the Utah Nursing Assistant Registry.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” 
2. Contact Information for Professional References
3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application  

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

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