Instructor, Certified Nursing Assistant

Western Nevada College • Carson City, NV

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About The Position

Western Nevada College (WNC) is expanding its Nursing Program across its service region and adapting its curriculum to changing healthcare and educational needs. The instructor will help shape and deliver nursing education, supporting instruction at multiple sites, including rural locations, and contributing to curriculum development. Teaching assignments, modalities, and primary work locations are based on program needs and may change. The instructor may be reassigned or relocated within the service region. Flexibility in work location and teaching assignments, including high school dual enrollment, is required. Travel is required.

This is a 100% full-time-equivalent, benefits-eligible, 171-day academic faculty contract position. It is non-tenure-track and is being filled through an emergency appointment. The appointment is temporary; permanent appointment is contingent on meeting additional recruitment requirements, and future contracts are not guaranteed. The temporary appointment may be terminated with 30 days’ notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited college or university.
• At least four years of clinical experience in an acute care setting; a combination of academic teaching and clinical practice experience may substitute for the years-of-experience requirement.
• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Nevada, in good standing, at the time of hire.
• Active iTrainer certification from the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
• Demonstrated performance reflecting scholarship and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner and work independently after initial orientation to assignments.
• Ability to perform safely in a latex environment.
• Flexibility in work location and teaching assignments, including high school dual enrollment; travel is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working as a nursing assistant (preferred).
• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Experience with rural and/or tribal populations.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.
• College classroom and/or clinical teaching experience.
• Experience in curriculum development, instructional design, and laboratory simulation and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and basic nursing skills curriculum in classroom, laboratory, and clinical environments.
• Collaborate with the CNA Coordinator and nursing faculty to teach CNA, basic nursing skills, and related nursing content.
• Prepare and present lectures, discussions, and laboratory learning experiences using active and alternative teaching methods.
• Teach in traditional and non-traditional classroom and laboratory settings and web-based courses as assigned; use simulation learning and evaluation activities with current faculty.
• Teach clinical rotations in the Associate of Applied Science nursing program as needed.
• Grade assignments, quizzes, examinations, and care plans in a timely manner using the agreed-upon grading policy.
• Educate and supervise students in laboratory and clinical settings, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends, in Carson City, Reno, and rural sites as assigned.
• Participate in nursing faculty committee meetings, college-wide and departmental meetings, and professional development activities.
• Participate in community service activities.
• Participate in program review and academic program assessment.
• Perform responsibilities set forth in the Board of Regents Handbook, Title 2, Chapter 4, Section 4.4.2, Standards for Recommending Appointment with Tenure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA), with the College matching the current 19.25% contribution rate; participants are 100% vested from the first day.
• Employer-paid Long Term Disability (LTD) program.
• Health insurance options, including dental and vision.
• Annual leave and sick leave under the applicable contract.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Faculty and staff membership at the WNC Fitness Center.
• Employee Assistance Program resources and assistance through ComPsych.
• Discounted staff rates for the WNC Child Development Center.
• Voluntary benefits, including accident, disability, and legal services.
• Reduced-rate tuition for faculty, up to six credits per semester; qualified dependents may take unlimited credits per semester.
• Voluntary supplemental pre-tax and Roth retirement plans (403(b) and 457(b)).
• Free parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level