CNA Training Instructor

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.

Salary Range: $80,000.00-$85,000.00

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