Practical Nursing Education Program Instructor

Practical Nursing Education Program Instructor

Tidewater Community College is seeking part-time Practical Nursing Education Program Instructors for the College's Beazley School of Nursing.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction, supervision, and evaluation of student's performance in clinical and lab settings.
• Supervise and evaluate groups of students (usually 6-10 students) in hospital or health care settings.
• Understand the objectives of the assigned course and be familiar with the nursing curriculum.
• Maintain a collaborative and positive relationship with the clinical site, other faculty, and staff.
• Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening, and/or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned.
• Maintain student records, including accurate clinical hours, and sign off at the end of each clinical day.
• Meet and communicate with students on a regular basis to provide academic feedback.
• Accurately complete clinical paperwork.
• Participate in all mandatory trainings, and/or meetings required before and during the semester, to include site-specific orientation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree within nursing from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Holds a current, unencumbered license as a registered nurse or multistate licensure privilege to practice nursing in Virginia.
• A minimum of five (5) years recent full-time, clinical experience as a registered nurse.
• Medical/Surgical nursing experience is required.

Additional Considerations:

• Bachelor degree within nursing from a regionally accredited college or university, preferred.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
• Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer.