How to hire a certified nursing assistant instructor

How to hire a certified nursing assistant instructor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step certified nursing assistant instructor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a certified nursing assistant instructor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new certified nursing assistant instructor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the certified nursing assistant instructor you need to hire. Certain certified nursing assistant instructor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A certified nursing assistant instructor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, certified nursing assistant instructors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of certified nursing assistant instructors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor	Description	Hourly rate
   Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor	Nursing assistants, sometimes called nursing aides, help provide basic care for patients in hospitals and residents of long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes. Orderlies transport patients and clean treatment areas... Show more	$10-29
   PRN	A PRN or a "pro re nata" employee is responsible for covering a shift or a specific situation, especially during short-staffing or the need to complete a particular task. The PRNs often work for a medical industry without a regular or full-time commitment, having the freedom to manage their time and take multiple assignments from different organizations... Show more	$8-42
   Patients Transporter	A patients transporter is responsible for transporting patients from one place to assigned healthcare facilities to receive medical care and treatment. Patients transporters assist with moving the patients, such as on wheelchairs and beds, depending on their conditions... Show more	$11-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • CPR
   • Vital Signs
   • Rehabilitation
   • Home Health
   • Clinical Training
   • Nursing Home
   • Care Plan
   • Body Mechanics
   • Food Trays
   • Blood Pressure
   • Bed Linens
   • Infection Control
   • Quality Care

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage memory unity within facility.
   • Instruct CPR to hospital employees.
   • Administer ADL care for disable and elderly residents.
   • Utilize CPR training as needed, assist with other medical emergencies, as called upon.
   • Provide and assist residents with ADL's such as toileting, breakfast, walking, bed transfer, etc.
   • Assist rehab with physical rehabilitation of residents.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your certified nursing assistant instructor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A certified nursing assistant instructor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, certified nursing assistant instructors' average salary in utah is 51% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level certified nursing assistant instructors 66% less than senior-level certified nursing assistant instructors.
   • Certifications. A certified nursing assistant instructor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a certified nursing assistant instructor's salary.

   Average certified nursing assistant instructor salary

   $36,710yearly

   $17.65 hourly rate

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   Entry-level certified nursing assistant instructor salary

   $21,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 25, 2025

4. Writing a certified nursing assistant instructor job description

   A good certified nursing assistant instructor job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a certified nursing assistant instructor job description:

   Certified nursing assistant instructor job description example

   To complete the certification, you will need to be available Monday through Friday 40 hours a week. Also, note that times can change so you will need to be flexible in your scheduling to complete the certification. Shift will change upon graduation.
   Trainees are considered PRN until certification is obtained.
   
   Responsible for providing residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and plan of care and as directed.
   
   Essential Job Functions
   
   * Provide nursing care to residents including activities of daily living.
   * Keep resident rooms and resident care areas clean and neat.
   * Participate in the orientation of new residents to facility.
   * Document care as instructed and required.
   * Report all changes in the resident's condition (i.e., areas of redness, skin tears, bruising, mental status change, eating habits, etc.) to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
   * Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met.
   * Assist in transporting resident to/from dining room, therapy, activity and social programs, etc., as necessary. Encourage resident to participate in activity programs.
   * Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed.
   * Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc., as necessary, utilizing facility technique.
   * Perform other duties as directed and assume additional responsibilities as assigned.
   
   Education and Experience
   
   High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Certified Nursing Assistant Trainees must obtain certification within 4 months of hire.
   
   Physical Requirements for Essential Job Functions
   
   * Must be able to move consistently throughout the work day.
   * Must be able to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently throughout the work day.
   * Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
   * Must be able to push, pull, or move a minimum of 100 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance.
   * Must be able to walk/stand 75% of the day.
   * Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right certified nursing assistant instructor for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your certified nursing assistant instructor job on Zippia to find and recruit certified nursing assistant instructor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting certified nursing assistant instructors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new certified nursing assistant instructor

   Once you've selected the best certified nursing assistant instructor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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