Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program Instructor

Practical Nursing (PN) Clinical InstructorExplore a world of opportunity with the State of Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Agency: North Georgia Technical CollegeLocation: Toccoa, GAThe PN Clinical instructor will be responsible for developing curriculum and presenting instruction in subject area. Major duties include:Direct, instruct, and guide students in the clinical and simulation lab settingComplete clinical and simulation orientation and simulation debrief training with the Clinical and Simulation Coordinator, if neededComplete orientation to the clinical site/unit prior to first clinical rotationFacilitate development of student's critical thinking, clinical judgement, decision-making, communication, and professional skills while maintaining patient and student safety and patient confidentialityEngage students in comprehensive observation, assessment, and education of patientsAssist students in collecting pertinent objective and subjective data regarding patient's health statusPromote a safe learning environmentHold student pre- and post-clinical conferencesCommunicate with lead course faculty to orient to the course and review student learning outcomesReview PN Student Handbook and follow established clinical policies and proceduresEvaluate students' progress in meeting clinical, simulation, and course outcomesGrade written clinical assignments and return graded work to students in a timely mannerComplete mid-term and final clinical evaluations for each studentParticipate in ongoing communication with course faculty regarding issues and individual student learning needs and progressProvide feedback about adequacy of clinical site in allowing students to meet course outcomesMeet with the PN Program Director to review student or faculty evaluations of the clinical instructor to grow in teaching effectivenessWilling to learn various software and platforms, such as EHR Tutor, ATI, ACEMAPP, and CAE LearningSpaceDemonstrate trustworthiness and responsible, professional behaviorFoster and promote relationships with clinical facilitiesComplete all mandatory organizational education and clinical affiliate requirements within specified time frameAll clinical faculty must follow the protocol for credentialing at affiliated agencies (Immunizations, TB-testing, chest-x-ray, drug screen, background check, clinical/unit orientation, file upload to ACEMAPP, CPR, nursing license)Minimum Qualifications:Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree from an accredited institutionThree (3) years' work experience as a nurse within the past seven (7) yearsGeorgia RN license in good standingPreferred Qualifications:Teaching experience in a Practical Nursing programExperience using simulation equipment for nursing educationExcellent written and verbal communication skills