Nursing Assistant Instructor Jobs in Portland, OR

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About RISE Partnership 

At RISE Partnership, we partner with unions, responsible employers, and public agencies to support caregivers and public service workers. We give workers the resources they need to make the most of their union-negotiated training and benefits. 

Our work is grounded in our core values: respect, integrity, service, and equity. These values guide how we deliver workforce solutions, like training, benefits navigation, job matching, and career development. We address the unique challenges Oregon workers face to ensure all workers have access to services and support that help them grow, thrive, and feel confident in their work and communities. 

This position is represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA), Local 7901. We value our collaborative relationship with CWA Local 7901 and respect the important role the union plays in advocating for our workers’ rights and well-being. 

About This Role 

Reporting to the Nursing Assistant Training Program Manager, the Nursing Assistant Primary Instructor works on the Workforce Development Team supporting Care Pathways. The Nursing Assistant Primary Instructor supports workers in Oregon homecare, skilled nursing facilities, other long-term care settings as they take their CNA training, and work toward certification and job placement in order that workers can thrive in their careers.  

The Nursing Assistant Primary Instructor is part of a team of professionals who help deliver the Oregon State Board of Nursing approved curriculum to CNA students. This position is also responsible for coordinating with the Workforce Development Team, and other key partners, to work directly with students and provide instruction virtually and in-person toward achieving their professional goals. 

While each RISE employee is assigned to a specific team, we operate within a collaborative shared services model that encourages cross-departmental support. Some employees contribute to multiple teams, allowing us to leverage resources more efficiently. This structure enables our staff to focus on delivering high-impact programs that advance our mission, ensuring every resource is used strategically to drive meaningful change. 

Essential Functions 

• Instruction: 
  • Adheres to Federal and State guidelines for programming. Follows current Oregon State Board of Nursing regulations regarding Nursing Assistant Training and Certification Programs (Div 61 and 62);  
  • Provides classroom, lab, and clinical instruction for Nursing Assistant students using a collaborative teaching model, including lecture, demonstration, skills practice, and clinical patient care; 
  • Provides content and communication support for online learning in accordance with OSBN regulations;  
  • Delivers curriculum content and facilitates active learning that integrates theory and practice; 
  • Evaluates student performance in classroom, lab, and clinical settings, including formal skills and competency assessments; 
  • Prepares students for state Nursing Assistant certification exams, including written and skills testing; 
  • Provides timely, individualized feedback to guide student learning, progression, and successful program completion; 
  • Follows workflows and standard operation processes (SOPs). 

• Classroom Management and Administration: 
  • Establishes and maintains a caring, inclusive, and respectful learning environment that promotes active learning, critical thinking, and student engagement;  
  • Manages classroom, lab, and clinical learning activities, including scheduling, attendance tracking, skills practice logistics, and coordination with clinical partners; 
  • Maintains accurate and timely documentation of student progress, competencies, attendance, and outcomes in organizations and nursing program and certification systems; 
  • Communicates effectively with students regarding expectations, performance, feedback, office hours, and program requirements; 
  • Navigates and resolves student issues within the classroom;  
  • Reviews program satisfaction reporting related to instruction and takes action to address concerns; 
  • Follows workflows and standard operation processes (SOPs). 

• Documentation and Data: 
  • Protects sensitive and confidential information; 
  • Maintains accurate, complete, and timely documentation, case notes, and outcome data in required databases and case-management systems securely; 
  • Monitors data quality and completeness and addresses routine discrepancies or gaps in documentation; 
  • Supports program reporting and compliance by compiling, validating, and submitting required data, documentation, and insights for funders, partners, and leadership; 
  • Identifies documentation or data trends that may impact program performance, reporting, or compliance and escalate issues as appropriate; 
  • Supports continuous improvement of documentation practices and data workflows in coordination with program and systems staff. 

• Build Effective Teams: 
  • Actively engages in one-on-one meetings, team meetings, professional development, and continuous improvement activities, and contributes ideas to strengthen team effectiveness and program quality; 
  • Maintains assigned program requirements while coordinating with Workforce Development and RISE teams to support broader program outcomes; 
  • Collaborates with workforce partners, training providers, employers, and internal teams to support participant success and achievement of program goals; 
  • Coordinates across teams to ensure services are aligned, information is shared, and participant needs are addressed in a timely manner; 
  • Provides support, as assigned, and help ensure smooth coordination of services across program areas. 

• Being a Solid RISEr: 
  • Consistently upholds and aligns decisions with the RISE core values—Respect, Integrity, Service, and Equity. 
  • Consistently integrates the RISE REDI Framework into their work, fostering a positive culture of belonging.    

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Skilled in Nurse Aide Instruction and Student Support;
• Knowledgeable about Nurse Aide Certification Preparation;
• Ability to be professional and demonstrate ethics in instructor responsibilities;
• Knowledge of Adult Learning and Equity Practice;
• Communication, Collaboration, and Relationship Management Skills;
• Organization, Case Management, and Time Management Skills;
• Skilled in technology and digital fluency.
• Ability to demonstrate RISE Values:
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, and uphold and model strong ethics;
  • A commitment to advancing the voice and conditions of Oregon’s long-term care workers;
  • Solution-focused, someone who emphasizes collaboration whenever possible;
  • Ability to support RISE’s organizational values of Respect, Integrity, Service and Equity in the development and delivery of your work.

Experience 

• Required: 

  • Hold a current Oregon Registered Nurse(RN) license; 
  • 1+ years experience in a long-term care facility: 
  • Technology and Digital Fluency (See above).  

• Preferred but not required: 
  • Familiar with Oregon State Board of Nursing regulations, Division 61 and 62;  
  • Experience instructing a hybrid curriculum; 
  • Experience navigating training systems, online learning management systems, and other learning technologies; 
  • Work experience in supporting low-income, immigrant, LGBTQ, BIPOC or other marginalized frontline workers; 
  • Experience collaborating with training providers, employers, unions, state agencies, nursing boards and community partners. 

Working Conditions

• Hybrid role based in Portland, Oregon (Mix of remote, office, classroom/lab, and long-term care employer settings).
• Evenings and weekend work may be required;
• Requires prolonged periods of sitting and regular use of a computer;
• Regular use of video during virtual meetings;
• Regular working hours are subject to operational need;
• Ability to travel between worksites and/or meeting locations within the state as needed;
• Must reside in Oregon or Washington and be able to attend in-person work or meetings in the greater Portland area, as needed.

Benefits

• Generous vacation plan 
• Generous sick time and parental leave benefits 
• 15% employer-funded 401k with no vesting period (not a typo!) 
• Monthly internet reimbursement 
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• 11 holidays + prorated floating holidays 

Application Requirements  

Ready to join RISE? To be considered, you will need to: 

1. Apply through our website
2. Submit a resume and a cover letter, which needs to answer how your knowledge and work experience align with the position you're applying for. 
3. Answer a prompt in the application regarding how you'd support RISE's values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Equity (e.g. experience advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion or fostering sense of belonging in the workplace). 

We look forward to hearing from you! 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

RISE Partnership is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and others whose backgrounds and experiences strengthen our organization. 

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, creed, gender, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, medical condition, ancestry, or the presence of sensory, mental, or physical disabilities, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. In addition to complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws, RISE Partnership actively upholds policies that ensure fair treatment, prevent discrimination and harassment, and support equal employment opportunities.