Registered Nurse (CNA Instructor)

Comfort Keepers

Maple Grove, Minnesota

Posted Jul 21 · 2 years of experience

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour days2 shifts · 24 hours a week
Unit and setting: Long Term Care
License: RN license

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You would be walking into Comfort Keepers in Maple Grove as part of a franchise home-care model—closer to Home Instead or Visiting Angels than to skilled facility or hospital nursing. The work is in clients' homes: helping families keep someone…

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Scrubs Academy is looking to hire an RN to join our team as an instructor! CNA Instructor will serve as an advisor, trainer, educator, and evaluator and will assist and support the facility goals related to nurse aide students training and retention. Schedule would be Monday and Thursday 830am-8:30pm.

Essential job functions include completing retention tracking, recommending policy changes, researching training methods, guiding nurse aide students through testing and certification, preparing lesson plans, facilitating CNA Training Class, completing skills check off, and evaluating students. Qualifications require Minnesota RN with minimum two years licensed nursing experience, at least one year in long term care facility services, Train the Trainer certificate if required, and subject matter expertise on MN Nurse Aide training curriculum.

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In Maple Grove, MN

Maple Grove, MNFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,868/mo
Household income: $132,731/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Maple Grove, MN

NeighborhoodsNurses and young professionals often gravitate toward Arbor Lakes, which centers on the commercial core with high-density townhomes, condos, and apartments within walking distance of retail and dining. Those seeking established communities with lake amenities look to Rice Lake, Rice Lake Heights, Weaver Lake, and Fish Lake, while move-up buyers often explore Nottingham. Outlying residential pockets include The Ridge at Elm Creek, Bonaire, and Whistling Pines, alongside expanding new construction in northwest Maple Grove offering modern layouts and quick freeway connectivity.

Nurses and young professionals often gravitate toward Arbor Lakes, which centers on the commercial core with high-density townhomes, condos, and apartments within walking distance of retail and dining. Those seeking established communities with lake amenities look to Rice Lake, Rice Lake Heights, Weaver Lake, and Fish Lake, while move-up buyers often explore Nottingham.

Outlying residential pockets include The Ridge at Elm Creek, Bonaire, and Whistling Pines, alongside expanding new construction in northwest Maple Grove offering modern layouts and quick freeway connectivity.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: threeriversrealestateteam.com Source 2: jnguyenshulstad.com Source 3: affinity-moving.com Source 4: reddit.com

Getting aroundMaple Grove is traversed by Interstate 94, Interstate 494, Highway 610, and Highway 169, facilitating direct highway commutes to regional employers. Clinical staff working locally at Maple Grove Hospital (Allina Health) or the North Memorial Health Clinic face minimal intra-suburb drive times with ample surface parking. For those commuting southeast toward downtown Minneapolis or university medical campuses, typical drive times range from 20 to 30 minutes, supported by Maple Grove Transit express bus services for peak travel hours.

Maple Grove is traversed by Interstate 94, Interstate 494, Highway 610, and Highway 169, facilitating direct highway commutes to regional employers. Clinical staff working locally at Maple Grove Hospital (Allina Health) or the North Memorial Health Clinic face minimal intra-suburb drive times with ample surface parking.

For those commuting southeast toward downtown Minneapolis or university medical campuses, typical drive times range from 20 to 30 minutes, supported by Maple Grove Transit express bus services for peak travel hours.

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OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by Elm Creek Park Reserve, which features miles of paved and unpaved hiking and cycling trails, a nature center, and a swimming pond. Water access is prominent across the city at Weaver Lake, Fish Lake, and Rice Lake, supporting seasonal boating, kayaking, and year-round fishing. Within the urban core, Central Park and the Maple Grove Community Center offer athletic facilities, an amphitheater, and splash pads linked by a 36-mile citywide trail network.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by Elm Creek Park Reserve, which features miles of paved and unpaved hiking and cycling trails, a nature center, and a swimming pond. Water access is prominent across the city at Weaver Lake, Fish Lake, and Rice Lake, supporting seasonal boating, kayaking, and year-round fishing.

Within the urban core, Central Park and the Maple Grove Community Center offer athletic facilities, an amphitheater, and splash pads linked by a 36-mile citywide trail network.

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Maple Grove stands out in the northwest Twin Cities metro as a self-contained suburban hub where major healthcare employers, extensive green space, and regional shopping coexist. For relocating nurses, taking a position at Maple Grove Hospital or local specialty clinics eliminates stressful highway commuting, while direct access to I-94, I-494, and Highway 610 keeps downtown Minneapolis within a 20-to-30-minute drive. Housing ranges from convenient, low-maintenance apartments and townhomes around The Shops at Arbor Lakes to established single-family neighborhoods near Weaver Lake and Fish Lake. Off-shift hours can be spent exploring the expansive trails of Elm Creek Park Reserve, attending the summer concert series at Central Park, or visiting the annual Chalkfest mural festival. The main tradeoff is the city’s distinctly auto-centric suburban layout; it lacks a walkable historic main street, meaning vibrant nightlife or independent village culture requires venturing to neighboring lake towns or the urban core. For clinicians prioritizing safety, reputable public schools, and outdoor trails paired with retail convenience, Maple Grove offers a highly functional and stable base.

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