Certified Nurse Asst. Instructor-RN

RN / Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor Ready to Leave Hospital Shifts, Nights, and Weekends Behind? Put Your Nursing Experience to Work in a New Way! Location: Medina, NY Employment Type: Full-Time | Regular | Salaried | Exempt Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:45 AM–4:45 PM Salary: $70,000 Annually NO NIGHTS! NO WEEKENDS! NO HOSPITAL SHIFTS! Make a Difference. Teach Skills. Change Lives. Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding career outside of the traditional hospital or bedside nursing environment? Are you tired of working nights, weekends, holidays, or unpredictable shifts? Iroquois Job Corps has an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Instructor. This position is ideal for an RN who wants to continue using their nursing knowledge and experience while enjoying a consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule and a better work-life balance. Instead of working long hospital shifts, you will have the opportunity to educate, mentor, and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals. As a CNA Instructor, you will provide classroom, laboratory, and hands-on clinical instruction to prepare young adults for New York State CNA certification. Your experience will help students develop essential patient care skills, professionalism, confidence, and compassion. Step away from the hospital setting without stepping away from the nursing profession you love!

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging lessons aligned with New York State CNA curriculum requirements.
• Provide classroom, laboratory, and hands-on clinical instruction.
• Demonstrate proper patient care techniques, safety procedures, and healthcare best practices.
• Evaluate student progress and provide coaching and constructive feedback.
• Prepare students for New York State CNA certification examinations.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and student records.
• Create a positive, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
• Mentor students as they develop professional skills and prepare for healthcare careers.
• Collaborate with instructors and center staff to support student success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license - REQUIRED. No exceptions.
• Minimum of two years of professional nursing experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience teaching, training, or mentoring others in a healthcare environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous classroom or clinical instruction experience.
• Experience developing lesson plans or healthcare training materials.
• Familiarity with New York State CNA certification requirements.
• Experience working with diverse student populations, particularly young adults.
• Experience preparing students for state certification examinations.

Our Benefits Package

• $70,000 annual salary
• Low-cost medical insurance with affordable family coverage
• Dental and vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance options
• Two weeks of paid vacation and two weeks of paid sick leave
• 12 paid holidays
• Short-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free access to fitness and cardio centers
• Low-cost meals in our dining hall ($2.00 per meal)

Iroquois Job Corps - Building Careers. Changing Lives. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Iroquois Job Corps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by applicable law.