Practical Nursing Instructor

Practical Nursing Instructor Job Details

• Job : 5837035
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Job Categories: Career and Technical Education >
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Title: Practical Nursing Instructor

Term: 10 Months

Classification: Certified/Exempt

Location: FTC Adult Education – MEC Campus

Start Date: January 2027

• Current, active RN license or privilege to practice.
• No current disciplinary action in the state of Missouri on licensee’s RN license.
• No past disciplinary action in the state of Missouri or any other U.S. state or territory.

• Associate Degree in Nursing with clinical component;
  Bachelor's preferred.
• One (1) year experience in a clinical setting.
• Teaching experience preferred but not necessary.

• Final approval from Missouri Board of Nursing prior to assignment.
• Must obtain MO/DESE teaching certification within first two (2) years of employment.

• Supports the mission of Joplin Schools.
• Supports the value of education.
• Enforce all applicable Board policies and regulations, administrative procedures, and state/federal laws.
• Properly supervise students at all times, if applicable.
• Obey all safety rules, including those protecting safety and welfare of students.
• Care for and protect school property.
• Maintain courteous and professional relationships with students, parents/guardians, other district employees, and the public.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, department staff, all members of the school district, and community as required.
• Provide excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Comply with privacy rights and safeguard confidential information pertaining to staff and students.
• React to change productively and receive/transmit constructive criticism related to job duties.
• Participate in professional development to acquire necessary skills.
• Conduct official business in a professional and timely manner using district technology resources.
• Arrive to work and leave as directed by supervisors; attend all required meetings.
• Maintain accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes.
• Solve practical problems utilizing math functions as needed.
• Read and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, and handbooks and apply to duties.

• Deliver theory and skills training through direct teaching and demonstration.
• Provide experience in safety and maintenance issues in the medical workplace.
• Teach the course curriculum as outlined by FTC and DESE.
• Supervise students in a clinical setting.
• Build knowledge and develop medical skills.
• Maintain accurate records on all students, including attendance, schedules, and course requirements.
• Evaluate and document students’ progress through testing, observation, and assessment.
• Communicate effectively with students and all associated parties.
• Provide direct instruction and maintain a conducive learning environment.
• Encourage student participation and development of interpersonal skills and medical concepts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Emphasize workplace readiness skills.
• Remain updated on new information, innovative ideas, and techniques.

• Communicate effectively with adult students.
• Provide student academic counseling as needed.
• Document student competencies.
• Ensure confidentiality of student records.
• Effectively monitor, instruct, and evaluate students in clinical settings.
• Identify and maximize utilization of available learning opportunities.
• Comply with minimum standards established by MO, State of Board Nursing.
• Act as a positive nursing role model.
• Teach a portion of the Nursing program curriculum.
• Collaborate with nursing faculty to develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum.
• Participate in recruitment and retention efforts.
• Participate in the Nursing Advisory Committee.
• Keep abreast of new information, techniques.
• Ensure all activities conform to district, state, or federal guidelines.
• Exhibit dependability and punctuality; maintain consistent attendance.
• Carry out all other duties as assigned.