Nursing Instructor

Education Affiliates • Ferry Pass, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Fortis Institute in Pensacola, Florida is seeking a Nursing Instructor to help prepare the next generation of nurses. Nursing faculty are responsible to the Dean/Director of Nursing for implementing the approved curriculum in accordance with the nursing program and campus mission and philosophy. Instructors provide learning opportunities that help students gain the knowledge and practice skills identified in course objectives, using varied and appropriate teaching methods. They plan activities to meet program outcomes and applicable policies, legal and regulatory requirements, and accepted practice standards. Faculty also participate in program evaluation and continuous improvement and pursue personal professional development.

Requirements

• An MSN from an accredited professional nursing education program is required to teach didactic courses in the associate program; a BSN may be acceptable for clinical instructors or for teaching the LPN program.
• A current, active, unencumbered registered nurse license in Florida or a multistate privilege to practice in Florida.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Excellent teaching and classroom management skills.
• Functional abilities to carry out classroom, clinical, and laboratory teaching responsibilities.
• Competence in clinical skills in the areas taught.
• Competence with personal computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and email.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screening, required immunizations, and current CPR and HIPAA certifications.
• Annual documentation of continuing professional growth, at the employee’s expense.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement the approved curriculum in accordance with the nursing program and campus mission and philosophy.
• Provide students with opportunities to acquire course knowledge and practice required skills using appropriate teaching methods.
• Plan learning activities that meet program outcomes and comply with policies, legal and regulatory requirements, and acceptable practice.
• Participate in program evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Engage in personal professional development and provide annual documentation of continuing professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time