NA-C Clinical Instructor (Per Diem)

This position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, but is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and subject to change to meet the needs of the Training Fund and funding requirements.

Job Title: ​​​​NAC Clinical Instructor (Per Diem)

Reports to: Sr. Manager of Instruction

Office Location: Renton, WA

Worksite Designation: ​​​​ Live in the Puget Sound Region. The majority of work will be performed in-person at assigned classroom/lab or clinical sites across the region, with occasional remote. Must also be able to travel to the office or other location as needed for in-person meetings including team events.

Organizational Overview:

The SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Multi-Employer Training Fund (Training Fund) is a non-profit, labor/management partnership including eight major healthcare employers and the largest healthcare union in Washington State. The Training Fund was formed in 2008 and is a statewide program that addresses the workforce needs of participating employers and supports the career, knowledge, and skill aspirations of SEIU Healthcare 1199NW members. The Training Fund is the sponsor of the state-registered Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium (HCAC) and of the Virtual Healthcare Institute (VHI) serving a range of regional employers, unions, union members, and student candidates.

Position Overview:

Given the volume of our grants, the Training Fund has a regular need for per diem instructors in this discipline. The Per Diem Nursing Assistant Certified (NA-C) instructors play a critical role in the success of our NA-C program and serve as substitute instructors on an as needed basis. They hold the experience, skills and knowledge in their field.

The role is to instruct, observe and guide students as they master the skills and competencies in the lab and during their clinical experience. Clinical and lab instructors are training the next generation of nursing assistants and nurses.

Essential Functions:

Incumbent must have the skills, abilities and judgment to perform the following essential job duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Help students learn 23 WA State Nursing Assistant Skills during in-person skill labs
• Accompany students during their 40 hours of clinical at established clinical sites
• Work collaboratively with other instructors, CNAs and facility nurses to assign students patients that would prepare them for work as a CNA
• Provide lab and clinic instruction to Nursing Assistant students in-person, max 10:1 student to instructor ratio
• Keep and monitor student class attendance
• Provide information, as requested, to student’s employer mentors/supervisors regarding course content and scheduling such that employers can coordinate the student’s work activities
• Provide direct support and support services to students as necessary
• Facilitate scheduled make-up days to ensure students have the required clinical and lab hours for completion of their courses
• Ensure each instruction location is re-stocked with supplies and equipment in a timely manner
• Work cooperatively with Students, Instructors, union staff leaders, employers, local community colleges and universities, and other program partners
• Interact with and maintain working relationship with students, faculty, staff and outside/community agencies to facilitate program objectives
• Attend, as needed, partner meetings, gathering input to ensure proper delivery of program, discussing and resolving challenges that may exist and to ensure as much as possible continued partnership and funding for program
• Ensure proper documentation of all participants is established and ensure participant information is kept confidential
• File all program documentation as required (manually and electronically)
• Be on call 1hr before lab and clinicals for urgent student question/needs (directions, call-outs)
• Ability to travel periodically to remote instructional locations for logistics or infill instruction; ability to work in person at least 3 days per week at the assigned Training Fund classroom/lab or clinical site(s). Potential for periodic full time Covid-dependent in-person assignments at alternate teaching/staging locations for classes and labs.
• Acts as an organizational representative in all situations, setting a strong example of professionalism, work completion and quality, and commitment to organizational goals and ethics
• Establishes work priorities in a highly organized manner while maintaining flexibility in scheduling and adhering to quality requirements and deadlines; and,
• Performs other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Organizational and data tracking skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Support a positive learning environment and the ability to deliver feedback in a constructive manner
• Ability to work with and guide others when problem solving
• Work effectively with individuals from academically, culturally, and economically diverse backgrounds and understand different learning styles
• Current with changes in the field and experience incorporating work updates into practice
• Participation in continuing education opportunities to maintain relevant certifications
• Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulation
• Supervising students during clinical rotations
• Mentoring and coaching students on their professional development
• Approval of Clinical Instructor Application by the Nursing Commission (Program will assist with application)
• Strong Commitment to personal growth and development on issues of racial equity and diversity, and to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion health care workforce access
• Ability to critically evaluate and prioritize information gathered from multiple sources and reconcile conflicts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s databases, including, but not limited to Salesforce, Rouxbe, Canvas, Sharepoint, etc.
• Ability to work with integrity, credibility, professionalism and confidentiality
• Experience working with diverse populations and addressing participants’ unique needs
• Ability to follow privacy policies and respect for confidential information
• Incumbent must have skills, abilities and judgment to perform the following essential job duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Ability to work with and advance engagement with employer partners, labor unions and staff and to collaborate effectively in labor/management settings 
• Proven record of working collaboratively to meet performance goals
• Bilingual skills preferred

Per Diem Instructor schedules are designed around the needs of the business. To illustrate a. An example of a Per Diem schedule when called to perform work illustrates what weekly hours/duties to be performed:

• 1-2 days of lab a week ranging 6-8 hours.
• Ex: Thursday and Friday 800a-430p
• Every 4-8 weeks, 1 week of FULL TIME (up to 40 hours) of clinical instruction/hosting at a clinical site, in up to 8-10 hour shifts
• Ex: Monday – Friday 700a-330p
• *do not have to commit to all hours during full week of clinical to help*

Required Items:

• Successful completion of background check is required
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License and access to a reliable insured vehicle
• Up-to-date vaccinations as required by partner medical facilities.

Educational Requirements:

• LPN (required) or RN (preferred)
• Active and unencumbered WA State Nursing License;
• Additional Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience teaching or precepting students or new employees;
• Bi-Lingual Language Skills;
• ADN required, BSN or MSN in nursing preferred;
• Experience as a NA-C (CNA) in any state.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate the TF’s facilities, partner organizations, and classroom locations

Compensation:

• RN: $41.69 - $63.58 per hour
• LPN: $36.49 - $47.55 per hour
• This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime
• Sick leave: Accrues 1 hour per 40 hours work
• Not eligible for other benefits

Please Apply!

We welcome candidates who:

• Demonstrate the skills, abilities, and experience needed for this role regardless of education and compensation history.
• Are inspired by our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation, equity, and outcome oriented.
• Are willing to grow in personal and professional learnings of social and racial justice.
• Demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes for candidates for health care positions and incumbent health care workers furthering their careers.

At the Training Fund, we value our culture and prioritize diversity and inclusion more than what college you attended or what company you worked for before. Therefore, we include objective assessments and a one-way digital video interview in our process to give you the opportunity to shine beyond your resume, reduce bias, and help our hiring team make better decisions. All our candidates are asked to go through this process so we can evaluate everyone equally.

Position will remain open until filled.

The Training Fund is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and potential employees are entitled to be treated respectfully and without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, age, political ideology, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or disability. Employees are protected from retaliation for complaining about discrimination, opposing discrimination, and cooperating in discrimination investigations.

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $36.49 - $63.58 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you a LPN (required) or RN (preferred)?
• Do you have an active and unencumbered WA State Nursing License?
• Do you have experience teaching or precepting students or new employees?
• Experience as a NA-C (CNA) in any state?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Renton, WA 98057