Job Title: CNA Program Director / NATCEP Trainer

Location: San Antonio with occasional statewide – Texas travel Required

Reports To: CNO and Regional Director of Clinical Services

Position Summary:
The CNA Program Director/Trainer is responsible for overseeing and delivering the NATCEP-approved nurse aide training program across multiple Eduro Healthcare facilities in Texas. This role ensures high-quality instruction, regulatory compliance, and successful certification outcomes. Additionally, the director supports regional clinical consultants with audits, remote monitoring, and clinical quality initiatives across multiple skilled nursing facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

NATCEP Program Oversight and Instruction:

• Serve as the approved Program Director for NATCEP in Texas facilities.
• Deliver classroom, lab, and clinical instruction for CNA students in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Ensure curriculum alignment with NATCEP requirements and updates from HHSC and CMS.
• Maintain accurate records, including student attendance, testing, and certification outcomes.
• Coordinate student clinical rotations and oversee instructor performance, if applicable.
• Track pass/fail rates and implement improvement plans as needed.

Program Administration:

• Ensure facilities offering NATCEP remain compliant with DADS/HHSC standards.
• Prepare for and respond to state audits or surveys of the training program.
• Manage enrollment, orientation, and ongoing communication with CNA students.
• Develop educational materials and teaching strategies to support diverse learning needs.

Regional Clinical Support:

• Collaborate with Regional Clinical Consultants to perform clinical audits, quality assurance rounds, and compliance reviews in multiple facilities.
• Assist with root cause analysis, staff education, and corrective action plan development as needed.
• Participate in remote monitoring and documentation reviews to ensure consistent standards of care and regulatory adherence.
• Provide facility staff with training and coaching on clinical best practices.

Travel Requirements:

• Willing and able to travel to skilled nursing facilities across Texas.
• Support both onsite and remote training, audits, and program oversight.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Texas (required or able to attain).
• Approved NATCEP Program Director by Texas HHSC (or eligible).
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in a long-term care setting.
• Teaching or staff development experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of CMS and HHSC regulations for nurse aide training programs.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom).

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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