Part-time Practical Nursing Clinical Instructor-Weekends

New River Community and Technical College•Princeton, WV

About The Position

New River Community and Technical College is seeking a part-time Clinical Instructor for its Practical Nursing Program. The instructor delivers practical nursing education in clinical, skills lab, and simulation settings, and provides didactic instruction as needed. The role includes teaching and supervising students as they progress through three semesters of coursework, developing course outlines and lesson plans, evaluating student performance, and providing student counseling and guidance. This is a part-time extra-help faculty position of 20 hours per week. It is a weekend position involving clinical rotations for two 12-hour shifts every other weekend. Occasional travel to other campuses for special events or learning opportunities may be required. The instructor also assists with program administration, student and program evaluation, budget planning, admissions activities, and professional development. The position requires a current West Virginia RN license and the ability to meet applicable academic, clinical, and physical demands.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered West Virginia Registered Nurse license.
Experience as a registered professional nurse within the three years immediately preceding faculty employment.
Three years of registered professional nursing experience, including two years of patient-side nursing care in an acute, intermediate, or long-term care clinical facility.
One year of experience in at least one of the following areas: teaching, supervision, or administration.
Evidence of continuing education and ability to maintain 15 hours of continuing education annually.
Associate degree in nursing; an associate-degree faculty member must be enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program, preferably in nursing, and complete it within five to seven years of hire, as demonstrated by transcripts submitted to the program coordinator.
Valid driver's license.
Current acceptable health record and required background check, drug screen, tuberculosis screen, titers, and/or vaccination records.
Effective written and oral communication skills and ability to work effectively with students, peers, and the public in a culturally diverse setting.
Ability to demonstrate or acquire typing and computer skills.
Ability to meet the academic, clinical, and physical demands of the program and devote the time needed to become an effective instructor.
Ability to provide own transportation and maintain punctual, regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree, preferably in nursing; required for faculty who do not qualify under the associate-degree enrollment pathway.
Master's degree.
Membership in professional nursing organizations.

Responsibilities

Provide didactic and clinical education to nursing students in classrooms and healthcare settings.
Instruct practical nursing clinical, skills lab, and simulation courses according to program schedules, course outlines, and approved syllabi.
Prepare organized learning experiences tied to course outcomes and use varied teaching methods, learning modalities, and instructional technology.
Orient students to clinical facilities and conduct weekly pre- and post-clinical briefings and debriefings when applicable.
Direct and supervise student learning, maintain an environment conducive to learning, and manage classroom, lab, and clinical disruptions appropriately.
Evaluate student performance weekly, at midterm, and at the end of each semester; grade assignments promptly, document grades in the Learning Management System, and maintain student skills-performance records.
Participate in evaluation of student learning outcomes, complete student learning tracking grids, and report data using approved tools.
Counsel and guide students, document counseling, and communicate student progress, concerns, absences, and remediation needs to program and cohort instructors in a timely manner.
Provide a safe clinical learning environment by assigning appropriate patient care, ensuring students understand equipment and safety protocols, supplying necessary patient-care information, and observing medication administration and invasive procedures.
Develop course outlines and lesson plans and select educational resources consistent with program objectives and student needs.
Assist with program administrative duties, including maintaining school and student records, planning and implementing the annual budget, and supporting admissions activities when requested.
Communicate regularly with the program director, nursing faculty, cohort instructors, and clinical facility staff; attend required faculty and advisory committee meetings.
Serve as a liaison to community and professional agencies and make recommendations regarding faculty evaluation, appointments, and promotions.
Follow College and Practical Nursing Program policies, complete compliance training, maintain professional nursing organization membership, and participate in professional development.
Maintain 15 hours of continuing education each year as required by the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses.
Provide own transportation, maintain punctual and regular attendance, and perform other related duties as assigned.