Nurse Aid Training Program Instructor

Northern Michigan Health Training School is seeking a qualified and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as an instructor for our Nurse Aide Training Program.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, particularly in skilled nursing or long-term care, and a passion for educating and mentoring individuals entering the healthcare profession.

This position offers scheduling flexibility and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, active Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.
• At least one (1) year of experience working in a skilled nursing facility.
• Strong verbal communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, professionalism, and positive role-modeling for students.
• Physical ability to demonstrate and perform nurse aide skills and assist students with hands-on training.
• Ability to effectively instruct and engage students with varying levels of healthcare knowledge and experience.

Previous teaching or staff education experience is preferred but not required.

Nurse Aid Trainer Permit is required, but we can assist you to obtain this if you do not currently have it.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction, hands-on skills training, and clinical supervision in accordance with the school's approved Nurse Aide Training Program curriculum.
• Demonstrate proper nursing assistant skills, infection control practices, safety procedures, and resident care techniques.
• Evaluate student knowledge, skill competency, and overall progress throughout the training program.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and supportive learning environment.
• Serve as a professional role model, emphasizing compassionate care, resident dignity, safety, and ethical healthcare practices.
• Maintain accurate student attendance, evaluation, and training records as required.
• Communicate effectively with students, school administration, and clinical facility personnel.
• Ensure instruction and student evaluations meet applicable Michigan Nurse Aide Training Program requirements.

Class Schedule and Structure

• Standard training programs are conducted Monday through Friday, generally over a two-week period.
• Daily instructional hours may vary slightly, with scheduling flexibility available based on instructor preferences and program requirements.
• Typical class enrollment ranges from 8 to 20 students.
• Larger classes may require additional instructional time or an extended training schedule to ensure appropriate student instruction, supervision, and skills competency evaluation.
• Any additional instructional responsibilities or extended class schedules will be accompanied by an appropriate adjustment in compensation, as agreed upon in advance.

At Northern Michigan Health Training School, we believe that training exceptional nurse aides involves much more than teaching clinical skills. It begins with teaching compassion, respect, dignity, and the importance of making a positive difference in the lives of others.

One of our core beliefs is beautifully expressed in a quote often attributed to Maya Angelou:

"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

We believe this philosophy applies not only to the care our students will provide to their future residents and patients, but also to the way we teach, mentor, and support our students throughout their education.

As an instructor with NMHTS, you have the opportunity to do more than teach a curriculum. You can inspire confidence, encourage personal growth, and help shape the attitudes and values that students will carry into their healthcare careers.

We also recognize that experienced nurses bring valuable perspectives and teaching styles to the classroom. We strive to provide a supportive, collaborative environment where instructors are respected as professionals, their input is valued, and scheduling flexibility is encouraged whenever possible.

If you believe that great nursing care begins with compassion, that education should build confidence as well as competence, and that a good instructor can make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you.