Instructor, Certified Nursing Assistant
About The Position
Western Nevada College is expanding its Nursing Program to serve communities across its service region and adapting its curriculum to changing healthcare and educational environments. The instructor will help shape and deliver nursing education, support instruction across multiple sites including rural locations, and contribute to curriculum development and adaptation. Teaching assignments, modalities, and primary work locations are based on program needs and may change over time; reassignment or relocation within the service region may occur. Flexibility in work location and teaching assignments, including high school dual enrollment, is required. Travel is required. This is a 171-day, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-track academic faculty contract filled through an emergency appointment. Permanent appointment is contingent on meeting additional recruitment requirements. The posting also states that this is a temporary contract only and does not guarantee future employment contracts; the appointment may be terminated with 30 days' notice. The position is full-time equivalent at 100%.
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.
- Flexibility in work location and teaching assignments, including high school dual enrollment.
- Ability to travel for the position.
- Ability to perform safely in a latex environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working as a nursing assistant; preference will be given to candidates with this experience.
- Master’s degree in Nursing.
- Experience with rural and/or tribal populations.
- Bilingual Spanish/English.
- College classroom and/or clinical teaching experience, 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 other nursing faculty to teach CNA, basic nursing skills, and related nursing content.
- Prepare and present lecture, discussion, and laboratory learning experiences using active and alternative teaching methods.
- Teach in traditional or non-traditional classroom and laboratory settings and web-based courses as assigned; work with current faculty on simulation learning and evaluation activities.
- Teach clinical rotations in the Associate of Applied Science nursing program as needed.
- Grade assignments, quizzes, examinations, and care plans promptly, 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, and other duties as assigned.
- Use scholarship and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices, complete work promptly, work self-directedly after initial orientation, and perform safely in a latex environment.
Benefits
- Benefits eligible; health insurance options include dental and vision.
- NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA): current 19.25% employee contribution matched by the College at 19.25%; employee contributions are 100% vested from the first day.
- Employer-paid Long Term Disability Program.
- Generous annual leave for A contract and sick leave for A and B contracts.
- 12 paid holidays.
- WNC Fitness Center membership available to faculty and staff.
- Employee Assistance Program resources through ComPsych.
- Discounted staff rates for the Child Development Center.
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plans, including pre-tax and Roth 403(b) and 457(b) options.
- Voluntary benefits including accident, disability, and legal services.
- Reduced-rate tuition benefit: faculty may take up to six credits per semester, and qualified dependents may take unlimited credits per semester.
- Beautiful campus along biking and walking trails; free parking.
- No state income tax.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
