Job Title: Nurse Aide Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Location: Remote
Job Type: Contract / Project-Based
Position Summary
The Nurse Aide Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides specialized expertise in the development and validation of nurse aide competency exams. SMEs ensure that exam content reflects current practice standards, regulatory requirements, and promotes safe, effective care.
Responsibilities
- Participate in job task analyses to identify essential skills and knowledge areas for nurse aides.
- Develop, review, and validate written and clinical exam items for accuracy and relevance.
- Assign criticality ratings and validate skill checkpoints for performance-based assessments.
- Engage in standard-setting studies and quality assurance reviews to maintain exam integrity.
- Collaborate with committees and stakeholders to ensure compliance with OBRA 1987 and state-specific regulations.
Qualifications & Experience
- Active nurse aide certification or RN/LPN license with experience in long-term care settings.
- Minimum 2 years of direct care experience or approved nurse aide instructor status.
- Strong understanding of resident rights, safety protocols, and care planning processes.
- Ability to commit to scheduled review sessions and meet project deadlines.
Commitment & Compensation
- Part-time, project-based engagement.
- Compensation $35-$50.