Practical Nursing Instructor

Job Description

Instruct Students in the areas of Practical Nursing. 

Job responsibilities: 

• Make continuous efforts to improve quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing different and innovative methodologies / techniques in teaching. 

• Demonstrate or willing to acquire skills for utilizing online activities as enhancers to course content/material during interactive teaching and learning. 

• Assist with reviewing and revising syllabus for specific courses within the program and instructional guidelines. 

• Submit required program reports and forms to the Director of the program in a timely manner. 

• Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations. 

• Maintains student records of attendance, grades, and skills check-off forms and assists with program data collection that meets set due dates and deadlines. 

• Assists with updating and maintaining student files as related to clinical requirements, immunizations and educational requirements. 

• Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to program needs. 

• Teaches both lecture content and clinical rotations (clinical rotations can be days, and/or evenings, on weekdays and/or weekends). 

• Participate in professional development; maintain CE hours to ensure renewed licensure, takes responsibility for staying current with college updates. 

• Actively participates in committees as assigned, based on availability, taking into consideration teaching responsibilities as a priority. 

• Regular, in-person attendance up to 5 days per week on campus/on site is an essential function of this position. 

• This role requires on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff. 

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with current licensure in the state in which you are applying to teach. 

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing. 

• Master’s in Nursing or Bachelor’s in Nursing depending on State and Program. 

• Able to meet the faculty requirements set by the Board of Nursing. 

Experience which demonstrates:

• Current knowledge of nursing practice; ability to mentor students in classroom, lab and clinical settings; ability to work independently without close supervision; broad knowledge of nursing sciences; successful handling of day to day operations in the nursing lab; proficient, strong communications skills verbal and written; current knowledge/experience in clinical setting. 

• Must obtain ATI, Assessment Technology Institute Certification within 30 days of hire (offered by Unitek). 

• Current immunizations and Basic Life Support Certification. 

Additional Information

We Offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year.  Increasing based on years of service with company
• 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
• 401K with a Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program