Practical Nursing Instructor

Job Summary Become an integral member of a dedicated team focused on improving the quality of life among citizens in southeastern and south‑central West Virginia. New River Community and Technical College provides comprehensive, quality higher education, workforce training and community education programs and services. We are seeking an enthusiastic professional part‑time Instructor of Practical Nursing to cultivate the school’s mission and objectives through student instruction, guidance and review, ensuring the successful development of each student. This position is a 12‑month term; 20 hours per week faculty position. The Practical Nursing Instructor is responsible for the delivery of quality, safe practical nursing education in the clinical, skills lab, and simulation settings. Nature of Work Provide didactic and clinical education to nursing students in the classroom and in a variety of healthcare settings as they progress through three semesters of coursework. Summary of Responsibilities Demonstrate ability to relate and work effectively with students, peers and the public. Commit to the mission and objectives of the Practical Nursing Program. Meet the academic, clinical and physical demands of the program. Assist with Practical Nursing Program administrative duties as assigned by the Director of the Practical Nursing Program. Devote the amount of time needed to become an effective classroom and clinical instructor. Demonstrate willingness to work in a culturally diverse setting. Provide own transportation and be punctual and regular in attendance. Demonstrate or be willing to acquire typing and computer skills. Communicate with the practical nursing program director and other nursing faculty at least weekly and as necessary. Attend a minimum of five (5) Practical Nursing faculty meetings each academic year. Attend Practical Nursing Advisory Committee meetings as requested by the Practical Nursing Program director. Serve as a liaison to community and professional agencies. Assist with the maintenance of essential school and student records to be used for student and program evaluation and follow‑up. Assist with the planning and implementation of the annual Practical Nursing budget. Make recommendations to the program director for classroom and clinical faculty evaluation, appointments and promotions. Assist with student admission activities, including testing and interviewing, as requested by the program director. Develop course outlines and lesson plans for teaching nursing courses. Direct and supervise student learning in the classroom and clinical areas. Evaluate and record student performance. Participate in evaluation of student learning outcomes and completion of the student learning tracking grid each semester. Report data using the Survey Monkey Tool for course student learning outcome evaluation. Participate in counseling and guidance of students related to their course of instruction. Select educational resources and materials consistent with program objectives and student need. Maintain an environment conducive to student learning. Assist with other administrative duties as requested by the Director of Practical Nursing. Adhere to the policies and procedures of New River Community and Technical College and the Practical Nursing Program. Instruct clinical, skills labs, and simulation courses for the practical nursing program based on program schedule/calendar needs. Delivers clinical instruction according to the current course content outline and approved course syllabi. Provides students with opportunities to acquire knowledge and practice skills identified in the course learning outcomes using varied and appropriate teaching methods. Prepares for clinical, skills labs, or simulation by selecting appropriate learning experiences that are well organized and related to course learning outcomes. Provides students with a variety of learning modalities including instructional technology in the clinical, skills lab and simulation settings to augment instruction. Orients students to the facility. Conducts weekly pre‑briefing and debriefing sessions during pre‑ and post‑clinical conferences to enrich the clinical experience. Demonstrates knowledge of instructional and student policies and procedures as described in the current Practical Nursing Student Handbook and course syllabi. Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills. Demonstrates respect for students as individuals. Provides positive role modeling by maintaining a professional relationship with students and modeling professional behaviors such as accessibility, dress, communication, grooming, and regular, timely attendance. Maintains control of the class and effectively and appropriately handles disruptions in the lab or clinical settings. Maintains open communication with the Lead Cohort/Campus Instructor, the Director of the Practical Nursing Program, and the clinical facility staff. Evaluates students’ performance weekly, at mid‑term and at the end of the semester using the appropriate course evaluation tool. Counsels students when appropriate and documents the event using the Student Counseling Form. Grades assignments using appropriate grading rubrics in a timely manner with constructive comments. Documents grades in the Brightspace Learning Management System. Communicates students’ clinical and lab progress, concerns, absences, and counseling to the Lead Cohort Instructor and the Director of Practical Nursing in a timely manner. Maintains the student clinical skills performance record and communicates need for remediation within 24 hours to the student and the Lead Cohort/Campus instructor. Provides a safe clinical learning environment by assigning appropriate patient care consistent with the student’s academic/experience level, ensuring the student is familiar with equipment, following safety protocols of the clinical facility, providing the student with the information required to safely care for the assigned patient, and observing the student during all medication administration and invasive procedures. Performs other related duties accompanying the position. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Skills & Abilities Registered Nurse currently licensed in West Virginia. Have experience as a registered professional nurse within 3 years immediately preceding employment as a (full or part‑time) faculty member. Have or be enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program, preferably in nursing, with completion within 5‑7 years of date of hire as demonstrated by submission of transcripts to the program coordinator. Have 3 years of experience as a registered professional nurse which should include: 2 years of patient side nursing care experience in an acute, intermediate or long term care clinical facility; and 1‑year experience in one or more of the following areas: teaching supervision or administration. Education Associate degree (Required) in Nursing. If the faculty member has an Associate Degree they must be enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program, preferably in nursing, with completion within 5 to 7 years of date of hire as demonstrated by submission of transcripts to the program coordinator. Bachelor's Degree – Preferred Master's Degree – Preferred Experience In addition to the knowledge/education, the following related work experience is typically required for this position. An equivalent combination of education and recent, related experience may be acceptable. Have experience as a registered professional nurse within 3 years immediately preceding employment. – Required Have 3 years of experience as a registered professional nurse which should include: 2 years of patient side nursing care experience in an acute, intermediate or long term care clinical facility; and 1‑year experience in one or more of the following areas: teaching supervision or administration, and present evidence of continuing education. – Required Expectations Employees are expected to adhere to the Mission, Values and Vision of the College. Each employee’s position has attributes that contribute to the achievement of these goals. Disclaimer This description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed by the position incumbent. Justification for information provided in the job description may be requested. Employees are required to follow job‑related instructions and perform other job‑related activities assigned by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification in order to provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, students, other employees, or the general public. Job Types Full‑time, Part‑time Pay From $28.00 per hour Expected hours 20 per week Physical Setting University Schedule Monday to Friday Work Location In person #J-18808-Ljbffr