2026-134

POSITION:     Part-Time CNA Clinical Instructor (RN)

LOCATION:   Center for Career and Technical Education / Designated Clinical Sites

SALARY:  $40/hr, Part-Time Scale (4 hours/day approx. 10 am–2 pm, Mon–Fri, up to 16 wks)

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

The role of the Part-Time CNA Clinical Instructor is to provide direct clinical supervision and instruction in a licensed long-term care facility for secondary students enrolled in the Academy of Health Professions CNA Program. The instructor ensures a safe, dynamic, and comprehensive clinical learning environment with an emphasis on personal growth, technical skill mastery, and adherence to Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) clinical standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) licensed to practice in the state of Maryland (or hold a valid multistate compact license).
• MUST have a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, at least one year of which was in caring for the elderly or chronically ill in a long-term care facility within the past 5 years.
• Five (5) years of recent experience in the health field preferred.
• Eligible to complete a course with a minimum of 16 hours of instruction in the principles of adult education (such as Train the Trainer); or have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience.
• Effective instructional skills, coaching strategies, and skill evaluation techniques.
• Very good oral and written communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of subject matter and clinical nursing assistant skill protocols.
• Ability to motivate high school students in a healthcare setting.
• Regular on-time attendance.
• CPR Instructor certification preferred.
• First Aid Instructor certification preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide direct supervision and clinical evaluation of each student at the assigned clinical training site, maintaining the mandated 8:1 student-to-RN ratio.
• Execute the clinical portion of the approved Academy of Health Professions / CNA training program in compliance with MBON and COMAR regulations.
• Supervise hands-on clinical patient care experiences in a long-term care or comprehensive care facility.
• Evaluate student technical skill performance at the clinical site and provide regular progress reports to the primary classroom instructor and administration.
• Demonstrate fair, firm, and consistent behavior toward students and promote professional behavior and self-discipline in the clinical setting.
• Ensure student compliance with all healthcare facility policies, safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and patient privacy (HIPAA) laws.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct daily clinical records, including student attendance hours and skill checklist sign-offs.
• Communicate and interact effectively with students, school staff, and clinical facility personnel.
• Create a clinical learning environment conducive to hands-on skill mastery where clinical time is utilized effectively.
• Assist administration and lead instructors in enforcing all policies and rules governing student conduct in a clinical setting.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competencies.
• Supervise students in a variety of clinical and care settings.
• Other duties as assigned.

 PROCEDURES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS:

Applications must be submitted using the ACPS web based application system. Current employees must create an internal account by following the directions listed on the ACPS website located at http://acpsmd.org and navigating to the Human Resources page which will lead to the link to create an account and apply.

• Questions can be directed to Mr. Joseph Brewer, Supervisor of Career and Technology Education at 301-729-1105

Applications must be received online no later than 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026

 Today’s Date: September 21, 2026

In accordance with state law, anyone hired who will have contact with our school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation.

The Board of Education of Allegany County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion or disability in matters affecting employment or the provision of service, programs or activities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

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