Instructor, Practical Nursing

Job Title

Educate and train students to gain skills, knowledge and behaviors and support their successful entry into the workplace or higher education, in a manner that supports the program within industry and the community and is consistent with District Core Values.

Essential Functions:

• Effectively manage the classroom to create optimal learning environment, maintaining an appropriate balance of classroom discipline.
• Plan and organize instructional materials/supply inventories/tools/equipment, update lesson plans and instruct students in competency-based developmental program curriculum using current instructional strategies appropriate to subject matter (i.e., classroom, self-paced, Blackboard interactive website, lab, clinicals, etc.) to assure highest quality classroom instruction.
• Evaluate students on a recurrent basis to provide timely indications of student's progress toward competencies and knowledge required for successful completion of program.
• Provide academic, personal and behavioral counseling to students to support their successful completion of program requirements.
• Collaborate with District administration and Student Service representatives to devise appropriate intervention measures to effect maximum student retention and program completion.
• Maintain up-to-date records of student attendance, academic progress and grades as required by District policy and certification agencies.
• Process, maintain and/or monitor paperwork required for District operations (inventory purchasing, follow-up data, etc.)
• Develop and maintain community/business contacts and participate with industry advisory committee to promote interaction among students and practitioners, assure the program curriculum remains a current reflection of job market skill requirements and to facilitate placement of students.
• Participate in projects/assignments in support of the campus or program, as assigned, which might include activities such as: assistance with CTSO activities/competitions, attendance at school events, performing monitoring duty in assigned area, etc.
• Continue to develop professional expertise in educational methodology and learning strategies as well as in industry-specific topics through attendance/participation at conferences, professional development training, professional associations, and industry events.
• Perform tasks and duties relevant to any of various roles or responsibilities assigned by supervisor and determined by management to be appropriate for this position; comply with all policy, procedure, regulation and other communicated requirements as may be in effect for the workgroup or worksite.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in making decisions regarding the provision of services to internal and external customers and in day-to-day operations of the department.
• Interpret and implement policies in a manner consistent with the interests of the district. Provide advice and consultation to executive management as requested.
• Investigate and resolve issues, as needed, represent the department and District in a professional manner to all.
• Maintain dependable attendance and timely arrival in accordance with scheduled work hours. Perform all other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• Two years' experience as a Registered Nurse, within the last five years.
• Current Oklahoma Board of Nursing License
• Verification of vaccination requirements as specified by the CDC guidelines for healthcare providers.
• Current Basic Life Support CPR for the healthcare provider obtained through American Heart Association.
• Must have a valid state issued driver's license.
• Bilingual is a plus

Education:

• Associates Degree in Nursing, plus evidence of continued progress toward a Bachelor's degree in Nursing upon hire.
• Completion of a minimum of six (6) credit hours per calendar year is required to demonstrate continued progress towards degree until Bachelor's of Nursing is completed.
• Masters degree in Nursing is preferred.

Salary Schedule:

12 Month Instructor Hiring Range: $66,563 to $82,043 annually dependent on experience and education, plus additional $9,900 compensation for salary-in-lieu of dependent benefit coverage.

Benefits: Employee Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Sick Leave, Vacation, Personal Leave, Pension Plan, 457 Savings Plan, and 25 paid holidays.

Physical Demands:

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds. Must be able to travel or work extended hours, as needed.

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.

Closing Date: For maximum consideration, receipt of application material is October 14th. However, the position will remain open until filled.

NOTE: TULSA TECH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER