• RN LTC Educator (CNA Class Instructor)

    Finger Lakes Health (Geneva, NY)


    #1642

     

    Geneva, NY, USA

     

    Pay Range

     

    $80,000.00-$85,000.00

     

    Pay Range

     

    $80,000.00-$85,000.00

    Job Description

    RN Long Term Care Educator – CNA Training Instructor

     

    Living Center South – Geneva, NY

     

    Finger Lakes Health | Full-Time Mon-Fri Days.

     

    Finger Lakes Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to serve as the Educator and Instructor for our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program. This position teaches 4-week CNA classes held 7 times per year at Living Center South in Geneva, NY. The RN Educator provides both classroom and clinical instruction to support the development of high-quality long-term care staff.

    Responsibilities

    + Teach and supervise CNA students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings.

    + Prepare lesson plans, teaching materials, and skills demonstrations.

    + Evaluate student progress and maintain required documentation.

    + Ensure compliance with New York State training requirements.

    + Support new CNAs and long-term care staff with ongoing education and competency assessments.

    + Model excellent customer service, professionalism, and the principles of a Healing Environment.

    Qualifications Education

    + Required: Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing (RN).

    + Preferred: BSN or willingness to pursue.

    License & Certifications

    + Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.

    + BLS Certification (AHA).

    + Willing to obtain BLS Instructor Certification within 1 year.

    Experience

    + Required:

    + Minimum 2 years RN experience in a long-term care setting.

    + Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners through one of the following:

    + Completion of a course in teaching adult learners or NYSED teacher certification

    + Two years teaching nursing/nursing-related programs to adults in an accredited academic setting

    + Two years teaching nurse aides in a long-term care setting

    + Preferred: Experience teaching a CNA Training Program.

    Skills

    + Strong communication and leadership skills.

    + Ability to develop curriculum, assess learning needs, and evaluate outcomes.

    + Comfortable using audiovisual equipment and creating visual teaching materials.

    + Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.

    + Professional, respectful, and able to work well in a team environment.

    + Computer literacy required; experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.

    Population-Specific Competencies

    + Knowledge and skills to support adult and geriatric patient needs.

    + Ability to supervise and guide staff/students providing age-appropriate care.

     

    Why Finger Lakes Health?

     

    + Meaningful work shaping future CNAs and supporting high-quality long-term care.

    + Supportive leadership and strong organizational values.

    + Opportunities for professional development and education.