PRN Certified Nurse Assistant Instructor General Summary

Position: PRN Certified Nurse Assistant Instructor GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Location: Estherville

This position is based on need as determined by the Director of Allied Health Workforce Education. Must evaluate and report student performance and progress in courses in accordance with College and division policies and procedures. The PRN Certified Nurse Assistant Instructor must teach the required number of hours scheduled, including classroom and clinical/simulation labs, to fulfill the course hour requirements.

Classes may include days/evenings/weekend hours on various Iowa Lakes campuses. This position may also include assisting another lead instructor.

Position: PRN Certified Nurse Assistant Instructor

Classification:
Unclassified

Department:

Allied Health/Health Sciences

Report To:
Director of Allied Health Workforce Education

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (% OF THE TIME):

Constant (67-100%)

* Effectively organize and teach assigned course work in classrooms and clinical settings in accordance with established or developed syllabi. Assignments may include various delivery formats, methods, work schedules and locations. This may include evening and/or weekend class/clinical assignments.

* Evaluate, report and record student performance and progress in accordance with College and program guidelines.

* Maintain current course syllabi and provide student guides for all courses taught.

* Set up, coordinate and instruct/test classroom labs.

* Promote and support communications within the Allied Health Program, College and community.

Frequent (34-66%)

* Communicate equipment malfunction, breakage or supply needs to the Programmer as soon as possible.

* Assist in the process of requesting and maintaining instructional equipment and supplies for classroom/laboratory use.

Occasional (10-33%)

* Attend scheduled orientations and meetings of the Allied Health Department.

* Complete required on-line staff development courses.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

* Represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, staff and the community.

* Ability to organize and present various curriculum concepts to a wide range of students with varying backgrounds and abilities and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.

* Present oneself in a classroom setting in a manner that is acceptable and consistent with program and College guidelines, policies, and practices.

* Assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.

* Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and other contacts.

* Read, understand and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written communications.

* Possess strong human relations skills and ability to effectively relate to diverse personalities.

* Be a creative, energetic, and self-motivated individual with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.

* Possess a working knowledge of personal computers and educational media equipment.

SPECIAL DEMANDS:

Position involves sitting or standing most of the time in a classroom/laboratory setting. Constant (67-100%) reaching, standing, walking, lifting, manual dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive, motion and viewing various types of close visual work. Frequent (34-66%) stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, carrying and perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, texture by touching with skin, particularly in fingertips. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (10-33%).

Required to travel between facilities utilizing personal vehicle. Must have valid driver's license, good driving record and provide proof of insurance.

Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

* May potentially be subject to bio-hazardous waste, hazardous chemicals, fumes and odors.

* Persons must satisfy OSHA requirements for Bloodborne Pathogens training or complete the College's programs.

* Comply with Iowa Administration Code Rules (59.12 (3)) regarding health exam and tuberculin test.

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