Instructor, Nurse Aide

Wake Technical Community College•Northern Wake Campus, NC

About The Position

The Instructor, Nurse Aide provides effective instruction for assigned Nurse Aide courses, including theory, skills demonstrations in a laboratory setting, and clinical instruction. The position teaches and guides students, supervises and evaluates their clinical performance, and supports their learning and progression. The instructor prepares course materials and lessons, maintains curriculum and instructional schedules, and ensures materials meet applicable course objectives and Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) standards. The role also maintains student, course, and clinical-site documentation; helps coordinate clinical rotations; promotes a safe, organized, and compliant learning environment; and communicates regularly with the Program Director, instructors, and other team members. The instructor maintains office hours by agreement with the Program Director, participates in departmental and college activities as needed, and keeps required documentation and immunizations current.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Current unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
Two calendar years of prior full-time employment, or equivalent, in clinical nursing practice as a Registered Nurse.
Two years of experience supervising Nurse Aides.
Approval by the Division of Health Service Regulation (NC Department of Health and Human Services) and the NC Board of Nursing to teach Nursing Assisting courses.
Ability to use a wide variety of teaching methods and demonstrate instructional techniques that promote learning.
Ability to engage and teach students with diverse personalities and learning styles.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with computers and web-based resources, including Blackboard, Teams, and Outlook.
Resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their potential.
Knowledge of and proficiency in using laboratory equipment, and ability to promote safety in the laboratory.
Ability to stand, walk, and talk during much of the course, including theory, laboratory, and clinical portions.
Ability to complete clinical rotations in hospital and rehabilitation facility settings.
Must submit unofficial transcripts with the online application or to Human Resources immediately after completing the application.

Nice To Haves

Two years of teaching experience, preferably at the community college level.
Bilingual.

Responsibilities

Instruct and guide Nurse Aide classes effectively, including theory, laboratory skills demonstrations, and clinical components.
Supervise and evaluate student clinical performance.
Maintain accurate student work and attendance records and submit information according to institutional and departmental policies.
Prepare thoroughly for each class, laboratory, and clinical instructional hour.
Maintain a safe, orderly, and compliant learning environment; use laboratory equipment safely and proficiently; and organize classroom and laboratory materials, including required DHSR supplies.
Grade and return student work promptly and ensure it is completed accurately.
Counsel students regarding grades and course progression.
Assist with coordination of clinical-site rotations as needed.
Maintain clinical-site agreements and ensure required documentation is complete, current, and compliant with program and regulatory requirements.
Develop and implement classroom materials aligned with course objectives and DHSR instructional standards and guidelines; materials must be approved by DHSR.
Maintain course curriculum and instructional schedules, and assist with curriculum updates and revisions.
Assist with establishing course goals and objectives and maintaining current course materials.
Maintain regular office hours as agreed with the Program Director, with flexibility to meet program and student needs.
Stay current with instructional methods and classroom technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
Use professional assessment strategies to evaluate and improve student learning outcomes and instructional effectiveness.
Serve on college or department committees as needed and attend professional development opportunities when possible.
Communicate effectively with instructors and team members to keep information current, accurate, and appropriately shared.
Communicate concerns to the Program Director.
Support department, division, and college goals and provide requested data promptly.
Maintain current required documentation and immunizations for the role.