Practical Nursing Instructor

• Position Type:
  Health Science Services/ Practical Nursing Instructor

The Practical Nursing Instructor will facilitate training of nursing students in both clinical and classroom settings. The instructor shall devote all of their professional capabilities, time, and talents to provide a program of meaningful learning opportunities to each student. The instructor will contribute to curriculum development and collaborate to develop and present educational events.

• Plan and deliver high-quality instruction:
  Plan and deliver engaging, rigorous, and standards-based instruction that is differentiated to meet the needs of all students. Incorporate relevant technology and project-based learning activities that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration.
• Student Clinical Instruction and Supervision
• Instructors will be responsible for going into clinical with students on assigned clinical days for 12-hour rotations at assigned clinical facilities. Instructors will work beside students in the clinical setting overseeing practice/skills/medication pass/ patient care/and charting. Students will be evaluated using a formal evaluation tool completed by the instructor.
• Develop and Execute Simulated Training Exercises:
  Develop simulated clinical experiences that allow students to practice both routine and acute skills within the scope of a Practical Nurse and the program curriculum. Ensure ongoing expansion of available simulations to meet the learning needs of students.
• Assess Competency and Design Remediation:
  Communicate expectations, evaluate student performance, and collaborate with students and instructors to improve student and patient outcomes.
• Manage Documentation:
  Record and manage utilization and outcomes data. Document student participation and performance for grade reporting. Meet documentation deadlines.
• Foster a Positive and Professional Culture:
  Establish a welcoming learning environment for students. Have appropriate activities set up before students arrive. Strive to be an expert of learning resources and focus instructional time on the student experience. Work collaboratively with other instructors, school leaders, and stakeholders to develop and implement effective instructional programs and strategies that support student achievement. Participate in school and district committees.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment:
  Maintain a safe, orderly, and inclusive learning environment that supports the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students. Establish and enforce clear expectations for student behavior and conduct and address any disciplinary issues in a fair and consistent manner. Ensure that during breaks and other times when the teacher is out of the lab, work on equipment shall be stopped, and the lab will be locked.
  
  No one is to be left working in a lab during break time. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Engage in ongoing professional development:
  Stay current with the latest research, trends, and best practices in health education. Seek out opportunities for self-reflection and growth and be willing to experiment with new instructional strategies and technologies to improve student learning.
• Stay informed:
  Have knowledge of the rules, policies, procedures, and regulations governing the Great Plains Technology Center and ensure that these rules, regulations, and policies are adhered to by oneself and all students.
• Prepare:
  In the event of absence, notify the appropriate administrator and the school receptionist at the earliest possible time. Maintain a current Emergency Lesson Plan
• Ethical Constraints:
  The instructor shall behave in a manner consistent with the Code of Ethics of the Educational Profession, Oklahoma School Law, and the rules and regulations of Great Plains Technology Center.

• Subject Knowledge:
  Possess a deep understanding of disease/diagnosis/care of the patient across the lifespan. Have the ability to care for patients while complying with the standards, principles, goals and regulations from industry. Maintain skill in the use of standard medical equipment.
• Pedagogical
  
  Skills:
  
  Possess strong teaching skills, including the ability to design effective lesson plans, create engaging and interactive classroom activities, and assess student learning effectively. Adapt to different learning styles and create an inclusive learning…