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Who We Are:

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.

Who You Are:

We are seeking a candidate with a strong positive attitude toward customer service to act as a Skilled Nursing LVN. This person will have a genuine interest in geriatric care and be able to motivate while maintaining relationship with staff and residents. The right candidate will always strive to do the best job possible, to be creative and to work towards accomplishing facility goals.

Position Summary

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.

Under the general supervision of the Program Director, the Nurse Aide Training Program Instructor is responsible for delivering classroom instruction, laboratory skills training, and supervised clinical experiences in accordance with Texas Health and Human Services NATCEP requirements. The instructor plays a vital role in fostering professional growth, clinical competence, confidence, compassion, and excellence in resident care.

Schedule

• 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

Essential Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 or
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal instructor is someone who believes that exceptional nurse aides are built through encouragement, mentorship, patience, and hands-on learning. We are looking for an educator who is passionate about geriatrics and committed to preparing future Certified Nurse Aides to provide compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care to every resident they serve.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• 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

Why Join Longhorn Village?

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.