Practical Nursing Instructor and Clinical

Part-time Practical Nursing Instructor

Instructors are responsible for teaching and supervising students in the classroom and clinical settings. Also responsible for curriculum development and student guidance. This position is a Part-time Extra Help; 20 hours per week faculty position. The Practical Nursing Instructor is responsible for the delivery of quality, safe practical nursing education in the clinical, skills lab, and simulation settings.

Clinical Rotations will occur as two, 12-hour shifts every other weekend.

Provide didactic and clinical education to nursing students in the classroom and in a variety of healthcare settings as they progress through three semesters of course work.

Demonstrate ability to relate and work effectively with students, peers and the public. Commit to the mission and objectives of the Practical Nursing Program. Meet the academic, clinical and physical demands of the program. Assist with Practical Nursing Program administrative duties as assigned by the Director of the Practical Nursing Program. Devote the amount of time needed to become an effective classroom and clinical instructor.

Demonstrate willingness to work in a culturally diverse setting. Provide own transportation and be punctual and regular in attendance. Demonstrate or be willing to acquire typing and computer skills. Communicate with the practical nursing program director and other nursing faculty at least weekly and as necessary. Attend a minimum of ten (10) Practical Nursing faculty meetings each academic year. Attend Practical Nursing Advisory Committee meetings as requested by the Practical Nursing Program director.

Serve as a liaison to community and professional agencies. Assist with the maintenance of essential school and student records to be used for student and program evaluation and follow-up. Assist with the planning and implementation of the annual Practical Nursing budget.

Make recommendations to the program director for classroom and clinical faculty evaluation, appointments and promotions. Assist with student admission activities, including testing and interviewing, as requested by the Practical Nursing Program director. Develop course outlines and lesson plans for teaching nursing courses. Direct and supervise student learning in the classroom and clinical areas. Evaluate and record student performance. Participate in evaluation of student learning outcomes and completion of the student learning tracking grid each semester.

Report data using the approved tool for course student learning outcome evaluation. Participate in counseling and guidance of students related to their course of instruction. Select educational resources and materials consistent with program objectives and student need. Maintain an environment conducive to student learning. Assist with other administrative duties as requested by the Director of Practical Nursing. Adhere to the policies and procedures of New River Community and Technical College and the Practical Nursing Program.

Instructs clinical, skills labs, and simulation courses for the practical nursing program based on program schedule/calendar needs. Delivers clinical instruction according to the current course content outline and approved course syllabi. Provides students with opportunities to acquire knowledge and practice skills identified in the course learning outcomes using varied and appropriate teaching methods. Prepares for clinical, skills labs, or simulation by selecting appropriate learning experiences that are well organized and related to course learning outcomes.

Provides students with a variety of learning modalities including instructional technology in the clinical, skills lab and simulation settings to augment instruction. Orients students to the facility if attending clinical. Conducts weekly pre-briefing and debriefing sessions during pre- and post- clinical conferences to enrich the clinical experience if attending clinical. Demonstrates knowledge of instructional and student policies and procedures as described in the current Practical Nursing Student Handbook and course syllabi.

Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills. Demonstrates respect for students as individuals. Provides positive role modeling by maintaining a professional relationship with students and modeling professional behaviors such as accessibility, dress, communication, grooming, and regular, timely attendance. Maintains control of the class and effectively and appropriately handles disruptions in the lab or clinical settings. Maintains open communication with the Lead Cohort/Campus Instructors, the Director of the Practical Nursing Program, Part-time Clinical Instructors and the clinical facility staff.

Evaluates students' performance weekly, at mid-term and at the end of the semester using the appropriate course evaluation tool. Counsel students when appropriate and documents the event using the Student Counseling Form. Grades assignments using appropriate…