Nursing Adjunct Instructor, CNA, Saturdays PRN

Iowa Central Community College•Fort Dodge, IA

About The Position

Teach a long-term care course in a face-to-face and/or virtual environment. The course environment includes assessing student learning and designing instruction that connects students to course content, one another, and the working environment. This part-time, PRN position is scheduled for Saturdays and includes classroom instruction (face-to-face and online), laboratory instruction, and clinical instruction. Hours are flexible. The instructor coordinates with the Long-Term Care Coordinator to support the CNA program, teaches assigned areas using approved course outlines, assesses student work and progress, supervises laboratory and clinical activities, and maintains required student records. The role also includes instruction in area high schools, participation in meetings and professional development, and assistance with CNA student recruitment and promotion. The instructor enforces Iowa Central Community College policies and provides students with written course expectations.

Requirements

Current RN license in the State of Iowa.
One to two years of experience in long-term care.
Basic computer skills.
Copies of all academic transcripts are required; a complete set of original transcripts is required upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment.
Broad knowledge of nursing at the CNA level.
Ability to work with a wide range of students in classroom, laboratory, online, and clinical settings.
Ability to provide effective instruction across the curriculum to traditional and nontraditional students.
Understanding of and agreement with the philosophy and learning outcomes of the ICCC program.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to instruct others and convey information effectively.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Time-management skills.
Ability to select and use appropriate training and instructional methods and procedures.
Ability to listen attentively, understand others’ points, and ask appropriate questions.

Nice To Haves

The posting lists broad CNA-level nursing knowledge, instructional abilities, communication skills, organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills as desired characteristics.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Long-Term Care Coordinator to ensure appropriate coordination of the CNA program.
Evaluate and grade students’ class work, laboratory skills, and clinical work assignments.
Supervise students’ laboratory skills and clinical work.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Conduct necessary instruction within area high schools.
Provide effective instruction in all assigned areas using approved course outlines.
Notify the Long-Term Care Coordinator as early as possible when unable to meet a class.
Measure and evaluate student progress and maintain accurate grade computations.
Submit grade reports to the supervisor according to designated timelines.
Attend all required meetings.
Complete five hours of professional development each school year.
Assist in promotion and recruitment of CNA students.
Enforce Iowa Central Community College student policies.
Provide students with written course expectations, including objectives, attendance policy, evaluation methods, and grading practices.
Perform other duties as directed by the Long-Term Care Coordinator.