Practical Nursing Instructor - Part Time Days or Evenings/Weekends

Eagle Gate College • Idaho Falls, ID

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About The Position

The Practical Nursing Instructor plans and delivers instruction for nursing students in theory and clinical settings, using teaching principles suited to adult learners. The instructor supports the quality of the nursing program through instructional planning, assessment, faculty orientation, and ongoing improvement of teaching practices. The role includes planning and supervising clinical experiences at assigned health care facilities, evaluating student performance against clinical learning outcomes, and ensuring clinical assignments meet student and facility needs. The instructor maintains student and program records, submits reports to the program Director, communicates with students, participates in advising and committee activities, and stays current with new technologies and safety regulations. The position is part-time, with day or evening/weekend schedules.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current licensure in the state where the applicant is applying to teach.
• Three years of bedside experience with RN/BSN.

Responsibilities

• Assure that class attendance and grades are kept and submitted.
• Assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives to ensure program quality.
• Plan and implement orientation for new faculty in theory and clinical facilities.
• Use teaching principles that recognize the characteristics of adult learners.
• Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction.
• Demonstrate or acquire skills for using online activities to enhance course content during interactive teaching and learning.
• Maintain student attendance and skills check-off records and assist with program data collection.
• Submit required program reports and forms to the program Director in a timely manner.
• Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations.
• Participate in committee activities that support the nursing program’s mission and function, and attend faculty meetings.
• Plan and supervise student clinical experiences in assigned health care facilities.
• Evaluate student performance against clinical learning outcomes and established policies and procedures.
• Provide feedback on clinical performance or specific events immediately after observation.
• Ensure clinical assignments meet both student and facility needs.
• Determine appropriate methods to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
• Determine whether clinical facilities meet health and safety requirements for students.
• Provide students with ongoing communication through office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.
• Participate in student advising activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment (offered to full-time employees).
• Two weeks of starting vacation per year, increasing based on years of service (offered to full-time employees).
• 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays (offered to full-time employees).
• 401(k) with company match (offered to full-time employees).
• Company-paid life insurance at 1x annual salary (offered to full-time employees).
• Leadership development and training for career advancement.
• Tuition assistance and forgiveness for the employee and their family, up to 100% depending on program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed