Nurse Educator RN - NA Training Program presso Avamere

Nursing Assistant Instructor (RN)

Status: Full-Time, Day Shift

Location:  Avamere King City; 16485 SW Pacific Hwy, Tigard, OR 97224

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Are you a Registered Nurse ready to share your knowledge and inspire the next generation of caregivers? Avamere is seeking a Nursing Assistant Instructor (RN) to lead our Nursing Assistant (NA) training program at King City.

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Educator to serve as a Nursing Assistant Instructor in our state-approved program at Avamere Rehab of King City. This is a full-time education role where you’ll use your nursing expertise to teach, mentor, and inspire the next generation of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). The instructor will deliver classroom, lab, and clinical education, ensuring students are competent in the Nursing Assistant scope of practice and course objectives.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Teach with purpose – help launch CNA careers in long-term care

• Day shift schedule – predictable hours, no nights

• Collaborative team – work alongside dedicated clinical and education staff

• Career satisfaction – use your nursing experience to mentor and shape the future of healthcare

Job Summary

The NA Instructor will provide instruction within the Nursing Assistant Program at Avamere. The instructor must be current and competent in the Nursing Assistant Scope of Practice and core curriculum objectives included in all courses. The position requires a high level of organizational skills. The NA Instructor is responsible for instructing courses and correlating laboratory exercises for each course they teach. The instructor’s responsibilities include clinical instruction and evaluation. Excellent communication skills are essential. The incumbent must be able to motivate and inspire students. The NA Instructor ensures that course and clinical laboratory exercises meet course objectives, for each course they teach. 

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for screening, interviewing and placement of students in each cohort. Cohorts include 65 hours of classroom/Lab and 40 hours of Clinical. 
• Accountable for the classroom, laboratory and clinical practicum.
• Implement the required Board-approved curriculum.
• Is onsite and available during 100% of the clinical teaching time.
• Provide effective teaching strategies in an environment that encourage student and instructor interaction.
• Accurately records students’ daily attendance.
• Follows and enforces Student Guidelines.
• Evaluate the competency of students.
• Maintains classroom in good physical order, helps to manage program supplies and keep equipment in good repair.
• Enter the classroom at designated time with all necessary materials. Begins and ends class at scheduled times and follows scheduled student break times.
• May delegate classroom, laboratory and clinical teaching responsibilities to a Delegated Instructor and/or a clinical teaching associate if directed to do so by the NA Program Director.
• Must have sufficient ability to move around the building and classroom to satisfy student needs and/or facilitate student participation
• Delivers course work using contemporary teaching strategies and practices
• Participates in the planning and evaluation of each segment of the curriculum
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Experience as a preceptor, mentor, or clinical instructor strongly preferred

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university
• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state.   
• Must have a minimum of two years’ experience working in a Skilled Nursing or Long-Term Care setting. 
• Two or more years of experience as a Registered Nurse 
• One or more years teaching adults in the healthcare setting (does not include in-service and or patient education)
• Must have sufficient ability to move around the building and classroom to satisfy student needs and/or facilitate student participation
• Must have sufficient visual and auditory ability to operate computer equipment, use telephone, read materials, use white board and use classroom equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively in classroom and individual settings
• Knowledge of materials (subjects) that will be taught to students and ability to use and communicate the curriculum
• Ability to adapt quickly in the fast-paced work environment
• Ability to use current technology to maintain student records, e.g., Microsoft Office
• Demonstrates professionalism in manner, dress and conduct as a representative of Avamere
• Ability to remain objective and treat all students equally
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Must speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Must have an active CPR/BLS Certification.

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:  

•  Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. 
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

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Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.