CNA Instructor
Los Angeles, California
Posted Aug 20
- Shift
- Days
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Precepting expected
- Setting
- School
- Accepts
- CNA
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in California is $49/hr, across 1912 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Nursing Assistant Job Description
Position
Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and qualified CNA Instructor to join our nursing education team. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background and a passion for teaching and mentoring future Certified Nursing Assistants. The CNA Instructor is responsible for delivering curriculum, guiding students through clinical practice, and ensuring compliance with state and federal training standards.
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Essential Duties and
Responsibilities
- Deliver classroom and clinical instruction in accordance with state-approved CNA training curriculum.
- Prepare lesson plans and instructional materials that are engaging and educational.
- Supervise and evaluate students during clinical rotations in long-term care facilities or other approved clinical sites.
- Maintain accurate student attendance, performance, and clinical evaluation records.
- Provide individualized instruction and remediation when needed.
- Ensure compliance with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) regulations for CNA programs.
- Collaborate with nursing staff and facility partners to support student learning.
- Participate in program evaluations and updates as needed.
Minimum
Qualifications
- Active California RN or LVN License (Required).
- Two (2) years of verifiable nursing experience , with:
- At least one (1) year providing care to chronically ill or elderly patients in one of the following settings:
- Acute care hospital
- Skilled nursing facility
- Intermediate care facility
- Home care
- Hospice care
- Other long-term care facility
- AND one (1) of the following:
- One (1) year of experience planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing educational programs; OR
- Twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing educational programs completed within six (6) months of hire (must provide certificate or transcript). Continuing education must be approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing or offered by an accredited institution.
Application
Requirements
All applicants must submit a resume that includes the following
- Verifiable work experience in Month/Year to Month/Year format
- Name and address of each employer
- Job duties for each role
- Human Resources or Administrator contact telephone number
- Name of supervisor for each position
Preferred
Qualifications
- Prior teaching experience in a CNA or healthcare education program
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to engage and motivate students of diverse backgrounds
Physical Setting
- Clinic
- Hospital
- University
Education
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience
- Nursing: 3 years (Required)
License/
Certification
- RN License (Required)
Shift availability
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute
- Los Angeles, CA 90043 (Required)
Ability to Relocate
- Los Angeles, CA 90043: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Application details and notices
Work Environment
- Classroom and clinical settings, including long-term care facilities
- May require travel between clinical sites
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits
- Referral program
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Requirements
- Active California RN or LVN License (Required).
- Two (2) years of verifiable nursing experience , with:
- At least one (1) year providing care to chronically ill or elderly patients in one of the following settings:
- Acute care hospital
- Skilled nursing facility
- Intermediate care facility
- Home care
- Hospice care
- Other long-term care facility
- AND one (1) of the following:
- One (1) year of experience planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing educational programs; OR
- Twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing educational programs completed within six (6) months of hire (must provide certificate or transcript). Continuing education must be approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing or offered by an accredited institution.
- Prior teaching experience in a CNA or healthcare education program
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to engage and motivate students of diverse backgrounds
Place
- City
- Los Angeles, California
- Median rent
- $1,933/mo
- Local household income
- $81,939/yr
- Metro price level
- 14% above the national average
- Address
- 7403 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90043, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Los Angeles area index 113.6, where 100 is the national average.
Los Angeles blends year-round sunshine, Pacific coastline, and major healthcare systems from Westside hospitals to Downtown medical centers. Nurses relocating here find diverse neighborhoods stretching from beach communities like Santa Monica to inland valleys. Expect car culture, outdoor living, and a sprawling metropolis where hiking trails and entertainment venues sit near clinical opportunities.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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