Full-time Nursing Instructor, LVPN Program

Universal Technical Institute•Aurora, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Instructor, LVPN Program is a full-time position responsible for providing active and effective learning experiences for students in all applicable educational settings. The instructor will serve as a professional and academic role model, committed to student satisfaction. This includes teaching in classrooms, labs, and during campus and student activities. The role delivers high-quality instruction, combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience, develops and implements curriculum, assesses student progress, and ensures adherence to industry standards and best practices. Instructors are required to teach both didactic and clinical courses.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license to practice in the state of Colorado
A minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience
Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction
Demonstrate and explain clinical skills accurately, answer students' questions confidently, and ensure safe, evidence-based clinical practices
Present simulations, case studies, and hands-on training to reinforce learning
Provide hands-on training in a variety of clinical procedures, techniques and processes
Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction
Design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles
Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment
Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices
Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues
Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities
Frequently (80% or more of workday) Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision)
Communicate with students and provide direct instruction
Occasionally (up to 50% of workday) Use fine motor skills to operate personal computers, manual and electrical (dental, automotive, mechanical, nursing, etc.) equipment, as well as various diagnostic or procedure equipment
Rarely (less than 20% of workday) Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with the assistance of mechanical interventions, students, or other employees
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to provide instruction in labs and demonstrate procedures
Able and willing to: Communicate, think, learn, and reason
Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

Nice To Haves

MSN Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner
Foster and maintain an orderly, controlled, and safe environment for students in classrooms and labs
Maintain and prepare training aids, tools, and equipment in the classroom and lab
Maintain curriculum accuracy by keeping up to date on industry standards and practices
Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessments
Provide constructive feedback and support to students to help them achieve academic and professional success
Identify and report on any at-risk students; creates individualized success plans to mitigate attrition
Foster relationships with students to help them meet program competency requirements
Provide periodic and ad-hoc reporting to stakeholders
Meet with students and education personnel to discuss instructional programs and related issues
Provide and maintain regular, substantive interaction with students in online course components
Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress
Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation and troubleshooting, etc.
Other duties as assigned