Job Title: Certified Nurse Assistant Clinical Instructor at
RUSH Oak Park Hospital, Part-Time
Reports to: CTE Division Head & IDPH Program Coordinator
Terms and Conditions: 0.2 FTE/1 day per week on select Wednesdays or Thursdays
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: Per Faculty Senate collective bargaining agreement, initial
placement on the salary schedule between BA and MA+60
depending on the educational level, and Step 1 and 5 depending
on experience. This position is not eligible for benefits.

OPRF – WHO WE ARE…

Oak Park and River Forest High School, or OPRF, is a comprehensive public high school located in Oak Park, IL, a suburb eight miles due west of downtown Chicago. We are a one-school district, with the majority of our students coming from two sender districts, River Forest Public Schools District 90 and Oak Park Elementary School District 97. We offer more than 200 courses, a variety of programs for students with special needs, 103 clubs and activities, and 34 competitive sports. We prepare our students well for post-secondary success, with an average ACT composite score of 24 and a 96% graduation rate.

Oak Park and River Forest are communities that highly value diversity. OPRF is a founding member of the national Minority Student Achievement Network, and our school is racially and economically diverse, with about 48% of our 3,300 students identifying as African-American, Hispanic, multiracial, or Asian. Our villages have long embraced the LGBTQ community, and we have a significant mix of homeowners and renters.

We seek faculty and staff who have high expectations for all students, and who value student voice in education. As a school, we are particularly focused on closing opportunity gaps for our students of color and other under-represented groups. OPRF is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. OPRF’s goal is to increase the diversity of its workforce.

OPRF is a great place for those who are interested in an environment that supports creativity, leadership at all levels, innovation, a focus on professional and curriculum development, and the best practices of instruction. We are currently seeking individuals to join our team that all students are capable of high levels of academic and social success.

Required Qualifications:

Must be an RN with a minimum of two years of nursing experience AND at least one year of experience in one of the following areas: Teaching theory in an accredited nurse training program.
Providing nursing care, including personal care and activities of daily living, to older or chronically ill adults.
One year of work experience providing long term care facility services or direct care.
Hold an Illinois Teacher’s License with Career & Technical Education Endorsement OR Have a minimum of 2,000 work hours in the field of nursing AND 60 college semester hours.
Have 4 CEUs in Alzheimer’s or other Dementias.
Up to date CPR and health requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

B.S. in Nursing
Current CPR Instructor Card
Hold an Illinois Teacher’s License with Career & Technical Education Endorsement OR Have a minimum of 2,000 work hours in the field of nursing AND 60 college semester hours*, and;
Meet all requirements set forth by Illinois Department of Public Health and Section 395.160 which should be provided to ISBE at the time of applying for the teaching endorsement.

Position Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the CTE Division Head, and the Fundamentals of Nursing Program Coordinator-. The job entails instructing, supporting and supervising high school students to develop clinical skills and competence in caring for patients as a nurse assistant. This role involves hands-on training, performance evaluation, and fostering a positive learning environment while students provide direct patient care at RUSH Oak Park Hospital.

Essential Functions:

Instructs students in the proper and safe care of patients.
Maintains professionalism and ensures that students follow all rules and regulations of OPRFHS and RUSH while at clinicals.
Instructs and supervises CNA students to practice patient care within the scope of practice.
Follows the IDPH CNA skills.
Works collaboratively with the Fundamentals of Nursing Teachers at Oak Park River Forest High School and communicates on a regular basis the progress of students with respect to clinical skills to ensure a cohesive and effective learning experience for all students.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records; ensures supplies and equipment are in proper working order.

Additional Duties:

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
In-depth knowledge of, and ability to use, Google Education Applications.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Extensive knowledge in the field of nursing and caring for patients in the hospital setting.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive listing of the duties performed in this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

Please, no phone calls. The respective hiring manager will review candidates once the job posting closes. If selected to move forward, you will be contacted by phone or email. After reviewing the job posting, if you have any questions, please send an email to hr@oprfhs.org.

Oak Park & River Forest High School District 200 (OPRF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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