FACULTY- NURSE AIDE PROGRAM- PER DIEM

Meadville Medical Center•Meadville, PA

39d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position involves developing and revising curriculum, implementing teaching strategies, and supervising students in clinical areas for a Nurse Aide Program. The role requires ensuring students meet program objectives, adhere to clinical site rules, and receive proper instruction on ethical and legal obligations in nursing. The faculty member will also provide student services, maintain professional relationships, and stay current with nursing and education trends.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved school of professional nursing
Current license as a professional nurse in Pennsylvania or Compact State
Nursing experience involving direct patient care or teaching experience within two years of employment.
Provide evidence of maintaining expertise in clinical and functional areas of responsibility.
Must have one year of skilled nursing facility experience.

Responsibilities

Develop/revise curriculum plan to meet program objectives in conjunction with NATCEP.
Implement course of study using various teaching strategies, including special projects, demonstrations, and instructional activities.
Arrange for guest speakers from various health care services.
Observe and supervise students in clinical areas, evaluating their performance and techniques.
Complete clinical and performance evaluations as required by NATCEP.
Provide clinical location with a schedule including dates, times, student names, and patient assignments.
Supervise a clinical group not exceeding fifteen (15) students.
Conduct clinical evaluations of students.
Provide clinical instruction regarding ethical and legal obligations of nursing practice, including patient information confidentiality.
Instruct students to safeguard confidential patient information.
Ensure students are in approved clinical uniforms while in the clinical area.
Supervise nurse aide students in the clinical area, adhering to facility rules and regulations.
Supervise clinical experience for students, not to exceed a total of thirty-five (35) hours per week including class setting.
Provide student services and advisement as outlined in the student handbook.
Promote and maintain positive interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships with patients/families, facility staff, and auxiliary personnel.
Assist in the arbitration of or referral of problems arising from students, facility staff, or patients.
Arrange with appropriate nursing service personnel and/or physician for student learning experiences/observations.
Make progressive student assignments based on classroom theory and past clinical experiences.
Function autonomously while collaborating and consulting with the director on schedule changes and problematic issues at clinical sites.
Keep abreast of current trends in nursing and education through continuing education, nursing journals, and professional organizations.
Participate in the organization/planning of graduation activities, including rehearsal, ceremony, and clean-up.
Perform other related duties as assigned by authorized personnel and as required to meet emergency situations.