Instructor Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), CE - Adjunct Pool

The Opportunity
You: Innovator. Pacesetter. Agent of change. If you're a tech savvy, process improvement-focused Student Champion with a talent for developing partnerships with communities and individuals, we're looking for you.
Highlights: We are currently seeking an exceptional individual who will advance the institution's proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.
Next steps: If you always have the student experience in the forefront of your planning and execution, if you're a collaborator, an innovator and a person who gets things done, apply today!

SUMMARY

Teach Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) classes and participate in all related activities.

Provide leadership to the CNA instructional area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Teach assigned Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) courses at the designated time and location(s), including theory and clinical skills.

Oversee and assist CNA students during State certification testing.

Follow departmental curriculum and the use of approved materials that are endorsed by the department.

Conduct in-service meetings for part time CNA instructors.

Maintain required class attendance and grades records. Turn in class records (roll sheets, grade sheets and other records as required by the specific program) by specified deadlines.

Distribute certificates to students and meet with individual students to make appropriate recommendations for subsequent courses.

Consult with Program Director about any unusual academic or discipline related issues in the classroom.

Advise part time instructors about any unusual academic or discipline related issues in the classroom.

Observe CNA classes, complete classroom observation forms, and recommend improvement.

Review CNA curriculum, update and revise as needed. Maintain current CNA clinical sites to support CNA program.

Maintain State compliance for the CNA program to include preparing for and attending CNA state audits.

Periodically meet with Program Director to review student evaluation forms and classroom observation forms.

Use departmental equipment responsibly.

Maintain current nursing skills and knowledge.

Ancillary Tasks:

Interview, counsel and provide orientation to potential students as required.

Review and approve student prerequisites for enrollment.

Monitor enrollment at designated sites.

Participate in CNA Advisory Committee Meetings.

Participate in program related surveys, research and staff development activities.

Be available to help the department with program marketing or public relations event.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
Must be a licensed RN or LVN in the state of Texas

EXPERIENCE
Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in a long term care facility required.

Must have completed a course in teaching adults or have experience in teaching adults or supervising nurse aides.

Additional nursing experience and teaching experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of basic nursing theory and skills

Ability to demonstrate hands-on nursing techniques and skills

Ability to communicate with others from various backgrounds and experience levels

The Organization
Houston Community College (HCC) is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. We're proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of study immediately upon graduation. One of the largest community colleges in the nation, HCC has served the Greater Houston area for over four decades. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Schools Commission on Colleges, we offer 300+ associate degree and certificate programs to 75,000+ students across 13 Centers of Excellence and online each semester. We are proud to be No.1 among all community colleges in the nation in providing associate degrees to minorities and No.1 in educating international students, with 10.4 percent of our student population from outside the USA. Our vision is to become the Employer of Choice in support of our mission for Student Success by attracting, retaining and motivating the best employees.

The Team
Some of the brightest minds in academics and business are choosing HCC as their teaching home. When you join our talented faculty team, you'll play a special role as teacher, mentor and academic advisor. We'll support you in your professional development as you contribute your knowledge and expertise to HCC, our students and the community.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City's 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don't forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation's top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston's cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.
  If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.
  Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran's status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
• Sandra Jacobson, Interim Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
  Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (EO/TIX)
  3100 Main, Suite 702
  Houston, Texas 77002
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• HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages diversity, innovation and creativity, and inclusion.
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