BLS Instructor - Bilingual

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist College (NMC), located in Omaha, Nebraska, is an accredited, private, not-for-profit nursing and healthcare college established in 1891. With an enrollment of over 1,100 students, NMC offers outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs in nursing and allied health. NMC students experience a holistic culture of caring while mastering the art and science of healthcare. They gain the skills and experience needed to become outstanding contributors to society through service-learning experiences, community-based education, and leadership development integrated throughout the curriculum. The mission of NMC as a health professions institution is to provide educational experiences for the development of individuals so they may positively influence the health and well-being of the community. NMC encourages applications from qualified individuals representing all backgrounds who identify with its mission. By joining Nebraska Methodist College, you become part of the larger Nebraska Methodist Health System, focusing on providing exceptional care to the communities served and the people employed. This culture is referred to as 'The Meaning of Care'. The college offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a great work environment where all employees are valued and part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities they live and work in.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D) required
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for instruction training and positive interaction required.
Skilled in operating a computer, including a computer mouse and keyboard, required.
Able to work in a diverse environment required.
Able to work as a team required.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Nice To Haves

Previous Instructor experience preferred.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS.I) certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Maintains educational standards set by the American Heart Association and outlined policies and procedures of the Community and Technical Colleges (CTC) and those set forth by Nebraska Methodist College (NMC).
Demonstrates appropriate and professional role modeling to facilitate learning in the classroom setting by demonstrating professional behavior at all times.
Provides appropriate instruction specific to the age and culture of the participant, to ensure understanding and comfort level of content.
Creates a safe environment by maintaining the established standards on cleaning and disinfecting of equipment and reducing the risk of infectious transmission through participant education, assessment and monitoring.
Communicates effectively with participants, peers and supervisor utilizing effective communication, conflict resolution and problem solving skills that promotes an environment of cooperation.
Assists and mentors Basic Life Support (BLS)/Advanced Life Support (ALS) Instructors to allow for continued professional growth.
Report concerns regarding the Basic Life Support (BLS)/Advanced Life Support (ALS) program content, equipment and other related issues to the Basic Life Support (BLS) / Advanced Life Support (ALS) Coordinator to allow for continuous improvement of the program.
Sets up, conducts and cleans up the classroom, equipment, and other sites used.
Maintains responsibility for continued educational growth and maintaining Instructor status in order to maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver safe, effective instruction.
Promotes the Basic Life Support (BLS)/Advanced Life Support (ALS) programs provided by the AHA to interested consumers to encourage knowledge of Basic Life Support (BLS)/Advanced Life Support (ALS) in all environments.
Must attend mandated meetings as called by Nebraska Methodist College Administration and Basic Life Support (BLS) / Advanced Life Support (ALS) Coordinator.
Performs all other duties as assigned.