Nurse Assistant Training Program (NATP) Instructor- Independent Contractor

The Nurse Assistant Training Program (NATP) Instructor effectively teaches students the inner-workings of the healthcare industry and how to care for patients. This position is ideal for the experienced nurse who remains passionate about their clinical work with chronically ill or elderly patients in health systems, acute care hospitals, skilled nursing/assisted living/long-term care/intermediate care facilities, and home/hospice care and who is interested in imparting their knowledge to the next generation of nurse assistants. The Instructor delivers theoretical and hands-on, practical teachings to develop students’ knowledge of real-world scenarios facing nurse assistants and their patients.

The NATP classroom theory training will be taught in an in-person format, along with all clinical training experiences and skills labs taught in person. The Instructor may complete office hour in-person meetings with students at the Instructor’s discretion.

Locations and times may occur across different counties and facilities in California. The Instructor must be able to teach in Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Mendocino, Monterey, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties. If approved by CDPH to teach in other counties, the Instructor will be required to travel. Reliable transportation is required. Travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

Position Description:        

Instructional:
• Coordinates and instructs assigned NATP classroom theory training, clinical training experiences, and/or skills lab coursework at the locations and times designated.
• Teaches the NATP curriculum in an in-person learning format.
• Administers assignments and assessments to gauge learning and comprehension as well as to measure the efficacy of the NATP teaching methods and curriculum.
• Supervises academic engagement, assesses student performance, and extends support to encourage student success including, but not limited to engaging in office hours, and responding to emails and phone calls in a timely manner.
• Develops and maintains an environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of resources provided and assists with resolving student grievances, if necessary.
• Supports students through certification and job placement.

Administrative:
• Assists with activities related to NATP approval as well as compliance with state and federal legal and operating requirements.
• Ensures NATP curriculum remains compliant with approval guidelines, making suggestions for updates, as needed.
• Along with the NATP Program Director, engages in administrative tasks including, but not limited to completing work plans, timelines, Instructor Monitoring Checklists/Tools, students’ Clinical Skills Check Lists, Daily Nurse Schedules, and Individual Student Records.
• Participates in the development, planning, implementation and administration of NATP goals and objectives, policies and procedures.
• Supports consistent NATP curriculum delivery across various clients.
• Evaluates program metrics such as job placement and certification exam pass rates to determine NATP success.
• Learns and effectively utilizes COPE Health Solutions Academy’s Learning Management System.
• Works independently as a self-starter to efficiently manage administrative tasks.

Collaborative:
• Assists with the onboarding of new team members and provides mentorship, peer evaluation and feedback on content delivery, classroom dynamics and student interactions of other Instructors.
• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert and engages with team members to leverage best practices and meet industry standards evaluating the NATP curriculum and lesson plans to drive continuous process and quality improvement.
• Participates in information sessions promoting the NATP and supports marketing, social media advertising and recruitment which may include, but not be limited to emailing/calling prospective applicants/schools and making campus visits.
• Develops and maintains high levels of student and client satisfaction internally and externally.
• Ensures that clients/academi