Community Education - Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Instructor The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Instructor is responsible for planning, developing, delivering, and evaluating classroom, lab, and clinical instruction for CNA candidates in accordance with Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and applicable state regulations. The instructor will facilitate learning that enables students to successfully complete the Michigan CNA training program and achieve certification. This course offering is a non-credit program. Long term-care requires all candidates be willing to receive a TB screening.
Required Skills
Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's degree preferred and must hold an active, unrestricted license as a professional Registered Nurse from the State of Michigan.
- Qualified applicants must have two (2) years of clinical nursing experience and at least one (1) year of long-term care nursing experience in Michigan.
- Completion of an accredited Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training program, adult learning course, or documented experience supervising nursing assistants.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.
- Previous experience in teaching, training, or mentoring is preferred; Michigan Train-the-Trainer certification required.
- Active participation in hands-on skills demonstrations and clinical supervision is an essential component of the role.
- The following physical capabilities are to be expected:
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours).Capability to bend, lift, push, pull, and assist with patient-mobility simulations.
- Sufficient manual dexterity to demonstrate clinical procedures and operate training equipment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for interaction with students, colleagues, and healthcare personnel.
- Occasional lifting or assistance of individuals or training mannequins up to 50 pounds, following proper body-mechanics techniques.
- Work occurs in classroom and skills-lab settings, with periodic clinical rotations in long-term care or affiliated healthcare facilities.
- Potential exposure to body fluids, communicable diseases, and standard healthcare equipment during instructional activities.
- Essential Function:
- Deliver instruction aligned with the Michigan Nurse Aide curriculum standards.
- Supervise and instruct students during clinical and laboratory skills sessions.
- Utilize a variety of teaching methodologies to support diverse learning styles.
- Prepare lesson plans, instructional materials, and competency checklists.
- Conduct ongoing student evaluations (written exams, skills demonstrations, clinical performance).Provide timely, constructive feedback to students.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and competencies.
- Ensure training content complies with Michigan state requirements and best practices.
- Maintain current knowledge of CNA certification standards and regulatory updates.
- Advise and mentor students regarding academic and clinical performance.
- Maintain professional development through continuing education.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Physical, Mental, and Environment Requirements Include:
- Mental Demands:
- Detailed Work
- Student Contact
- Deadline oriented
- Problem Situations
- Multiple Priorities & Demands
- Emergency Situations
- ConfidentialityOn-call Availability
- Continual Interruptions
- Working Alone
- Faculty Contact
- Working with Others
Physical Demands:- Standing & Walking
- SittingRecliningCarryingLifting up to 10 lbs. Up to 25 lbs. Up to 50 lbs. 80 + lbs.
- Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Bending
- Climb or Balance
- Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl
- SquattingHandle or FeelReach with Hands and Arms
- Talking or hearing
Tasting/Smelling
Working Overhead
Speak in English via Phone or In PersonClose, Distance, Peripheral, and Color Vision along with Depth Perceptions
Ability to Adjust and Focus
Work Environment:
Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat/cold; and moderate to loud noise levels. Normal Office environment with little, if, any, discomfort due to heat, dust, noise and the like. Ability to travel to all campus locations required. Muskegon Community College is an equal opportunity employer. MCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, political persuasion, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age or any other protected class in any of its educational programs, activities or employment. Minorities, women, veterans, and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply. To the extent required by applicable law, anyone with a disability will be reasonably accommodated by the College. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance in applying for this position, please contact the Human Resources Office.
