Seasonal Longhorn Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Longhorn Village - Austin, TX 78732

Voted Best of Austin in 2022, Longhorn Village is a Texas born and bred not-for-profit retirement community with a Life Care contract that guarantees independent living for our residents, plus a full continuum of on-site care that includes assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation. If you love providing exceptional customer service and are interested in serving the needs of a growing community of active‑minded senior adults, please consider joining our award‑winning team.

Longhorn Village is seeking a compassionate, experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as a Nurse Aide Training Program (NATCEP) Instructor. This seasonal position is ideal for a nurse who is passionate about teaching, mentoring, and preparing the next generation of Certified Nurse Aides to provide exceptional, person‑centered care.

• Seasonal position (approximately one 4‑week class per quarter)
• Monday through Friday
• Approximately 40–45 hours per week during each training session
• No evenings, weekends, or on‑call responsibilities unless otherwise scheduled

• Provide classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction for the Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP).
• Prepare students to successfully complete the Texas Nurse Aide Competency Examination.
• Demonstrate and teach safe, evidence‑based nursing assistant skills in accordance with state regulations and facility standards.
• Supervise students during clinical training while promoting resident safety, dignity, and quality of care.
• Mentor students through constructive coaching, encouragement, and individualized instruction.
• Create an engaging learning environment that accommodates a variety of adult learning styles.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain required documentation and attendance records.
• Collaborate with the Program Director to ensure compliance with all Texas Health and Human Services regulations.
• Model professionalism, ethical conduct, teamwork, and compassionate, resident‑centered care at all times.
• Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.

• Current, unrestricted Texas LVN or RN license.
• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience in a long‑term care facility.
• Meets Texas Health and Human Services instructor qualifications for a Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP), including:
• Completion of a course in teaching adults.
• Experience supervising nurse aides or teaching adult learners as part of professional nursing responsibilities.
• Ability to work under the general supervision of the Program Director.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications and documentation.

• Previous experience teaching or precepting nursing staff or students.
• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or geriatric care.
• Knowledge of Texas Health and Human Services NATCEP requirements.
• Experience presenting educational programs or conducting staff development.

• Passion for teaching and mentoring adult learners
• Dependability and professionalism
• Patience and strong interpersonal skills
• Enthusiasm for hands‑on clinical instruction
• Commitment to excellence in long‑term care
• Ability to motivate and inspire students to grow personally and professionally
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• A positive, team‑oriented attitude

At Longhorn Village, we believe that investing in education strengthens the future of long‑term care. As a Nurse Aide Training Program Instructor, you’ll have the opportunity to shape future caregivers, promote excellence in resident care, and leave a lasting impact on the lives of both students and the older adults they will serve.