Nurse Aide Level I and II (Part-time)

Lenoir Community College•Lenoir Community College 231 Hwy 58 South Kinston, NC

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Nurse Aide Level I and Level II Instructor is responsible for the classroom and lab instruction of Nurse Aide I and II courses in compliance with standards set forth by the College as well as the North Carolina Division of Facility Services (DFS) and the North Carolina Board of Nursing. The duties include teaching state-approved Nurse Aide I and II curriculum, potentially in an online format, maintaining accurate documentation and records, preparing student progress reports, maintaining a safe classroom environment, interacting with clinical sites, assisting with lab and clinical facilitation, maintaining inventory of supplies, staying current with teaching field information and skills, assisting in student recruitment, working cooperatively with staff, participating in training, and following college policies and procedures. The role also involves demonstrating mastery of subject matter, organizing instruction to maximize student learning, employing appropriate teaching strategies, modifying methods for diverse learners, using instructional technology, encouraging communication and higher-order thinking skills, assisting in the development of instructional materials, preparing students for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program Examination (NNAAP) and progression to the Nurse Aide II Training Program, communicating effectively, learning and using technology, functioning as faculty, implementing and assessing student learning outcomes, performing assessments of student skills, and evaluating student performance fairly. Additionally, the instructor will establish and follow learning objectives, develop methods to measure student progress, evaluate student performance, maintain accurate records, and demonstrate sensitivity to student needs.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing from an institution accredited by a federally recognized institutional accreditor is required
A current unencumbered RN license to practice in North Carolina is required
At least 2 years of experience or its equivalent (4000 hours) as a registered nurse is required
Must meet at least one of the following requirements: completed a course in teaching adults, experience in teaching adults, experience in supervising nursing assistants

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience or its equivalent (2000 hours) in providing care for the elderly or chronically ill of any age is preferred
Community college teaching experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Teach state-approved Nurse Aide I and II curriculum to students
Teach in an online format as needed
Maintain accurate documentation and records required for students and instructors for the course and program
Prepare student progress reports and submit accurate attendance records
Maintain a safe classroom environment
Interact with clinical sites to ensure that policies and procedures are being followed
Assist with the facilitation of lab and clinical sites
Maintain quarterly inventory of NAI supplies and communicating with the Director of Health-Related Programs regarding supplies needed
Remain current with information and skills in teaching field
Assist in recruiting students
Work cooperatively with all directors and staff
Participate in applicable skills training and applicable staff training
Follow and support college activities, policies, and procedures
Serve on college committees as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned
Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline
Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline
Connect their subject matter with related fields
Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, through involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops
Use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate
Organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning
Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students
Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse students' needs
Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the Internet, telecourse, interactive technology, when appropriate
Encourage the development of communication skills and higher-order thinking skills through appropriate assignments
Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives
Assist in the preparation of students for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program Examination (NNAAP) and progression to the Nurse Aide II Training Program
Communicate effectively in both the educational and health care settings
Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and student learning
Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter and modify where appropriate instructional methods and strategies to achieve student learning
Function effectively as a member of the didactic, laboratory, and clinical faculty
Implement and assess identified program and institutional student learning outcomes
Perform assessments of students' cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills and incorporate core competencies into program content
Evaluate student performance consistently and fairly
Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit required record management documentation timely
Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives
Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives
Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning
Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines
Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances