Part-time Practical Nursing Clinical Instructor-Weekends

Part-time Practical Nursing Instructor at Mercer County Technical Education Center-Weekend Shift

Become an integral member of a dedicated team focused on improving the quality of life among citizens in southeastern and south-central West Virginia. New River Community Technical College provides comprehensive, quality higher education, workforce training and community education programs and services. We aspire to make a difference in the communities in which we serve! We are seeking a passionate, part‑time Clinical Instructor for our practical nursing program.

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.

This is a weekend position, working Clinical Rotations 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.

Performs other functions as required or assigned. Also complies with all Policies and Standards.

• 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 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…