Job Description

 

Company Summary
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 an enthusiastic professional Clinical Instructor- Practical Nursing who is passionate about cultivating the school’s mission and objectives through student instruction, guidance and review in order to ensure successful development of each student.

This position is a part-time position for and will report directly to the Program Director. The position will work collaboratively with management, faculty and staff within the department and college to serve the best interests of the students.

Job Summary

The Practical Nursing Clinical Instructor is responsible for the delivery of quality, safe practical nursing education in the clinical, skills lab, and simulation settings.

Nature of Work

Provide clinical education to no more than 10 practical nursing students in a variety of healthcare settings as they progress through three semesters of course work.

Examples of Duties:

Scheduled Hours20 hours per week. 7a-7p (Monday or Tuesday) or 7a-330p (both Monday and Tuesday) + time for grading and pre and post conference planning. May assist with skills labs and simulation on scheduled clinical days. Clinical hours and days are subject to change to meet the instructional needs of the program and school operations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Summary of Responsibilities:

• Maintains credentials, licensure, and certifications required for teaching nursing to practical nursing students.
• 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.
• Conducts weekly pre-briefing and debriefing sessions during pre- and post- clinical conferences to enrich the clinical experience.
• 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 Instructor, the Director of the Practical Nursing Program, 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.
• Counsels students when appropriate and documents the event using the Student Counseling Form.
• Grades assignments using appropriate grading rubrics in a timely manner with constructive comments.
• Documents grades in the college’s Learning Management System.
• Communicates students’ clinical and lab progress, concerns, absences, and counseling to the Lead Cohort Instructor and the Director of Practical Nursing in a timely manner.
• Maintains the student clinical skills performance record and communicates need for remediation within 24 hours to the student and the Lead Cohort/Campus instructor.
• Provides a safe clinical learning environment by: assigning appropriate patient care consistent with the student’s academic/experience level, ensuring the student is familiar with equipment, following safety protocols of the clinical facility, providing the student with the information required to safely care for the assigned patient, and observing the student during all medication administration and invasive procedures.
• Performs other related duties accompanying the position.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education Level Bachelors Nursing Required, Preferred Masters

Experience

In addition to the knowledge/education, the following related work experience is typically required, for this position. An equivalent combination of education and recent, related experience may be acceptable.

Experience Required

Have experience as a registered professional nurse within 3 years immediately preceding employment

Have 3 years of experience as a registered professional nurse which should include: 2 years of patient side nursing care experience in an acute, intermediate or long term care clinical facility; and 1-year experience in one or more of the following areas: teaching supervision or administration: and, present evidence of continuing education.

 

License or Certification Requirements

Valid Driver’s License

Unencumbered West Virginia Registered Nurse License

Must provide a current acceptable health record, background check, drug screen, tuberculosis screen, titers and/or vaccination records.

 

Supplemental Information:

Vision
New River Community and Technical College improves students’ lives and enriches communities

Application Process:

If you meet the majority of this criteria, I want to learn more about you- you may be right for our team, please apply at our official hiring website at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/newriveredu/.

ExpectationsEmployees are expected to adhere to the Mission, Values and Vision of the College. Each employee’s position has attributes that contribute to the achievement of these goals.

Mission
New River Community and Technical College provides accessible, affordable, quality education and workforce programs to meet the needs of the region it serves.

 

Values
Shared values guide New River Community and Technical College in fulfilling its mission. These values influence thoughts, guide decisions, mold policies, and determine courses of action. Our employees are expected to support and enact these values in our daily work.

CommunityCommit to the well-being of others.
Model behavior that promotes unity.
Demonstrate commitment to the College's mission.
Promote a caring and supportive environment.
Support continuous personal and professional growth.

IntegrityPractice fairness and honesty.
Uphold ethical, professional, academic, and financial standards.
Ensure transparency.
Be accountable.

JusticeRespect the freedom and dignity of each individual.
Respect and promote diversity.
Promote positive attitudes toward each other.
Provide equal opportunity for success.
Prepare students and employees to work in a global and diverse environment.

ServiceProvide service to each other and to the community.
Be a responsive member of the community.

ScholarshipPursue truth, learning and quality scholarship.
Commit to increasing the knowledge of all individuals associated with the College.
Foster lifelong learning.
Maintain high standards in our constant pursuit of excellence.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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