Lanier Technical College - Practical Nursing Instructor, Hall County Campus - Gainesville, Ga 30507

Lanier Technical College • Gainesville, FL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lanier Technical College (www.laniertech.edu) – Hall County campus; Gainesville, GA - is conducting a search for this full-time, benefits-eligible, FLSA-exempt, salaried position. It is based at our Hall County campus; however, will teach at any campus location necessary. NOTE: A pre-employment background check, pre-employment drug screen, and professional reference check are part of the selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 770-533-6903 or [email protected] if any assistance/accommodation is needed in the application/interview process. Also, a post-hire, clinical-site specific background check and 11 panel drug screen may be required so faculty members can assist our students at clinical sites. POSITION: Practical Nursing Instructor REPORTS TO: Dean of Allied Health SALARY: Low to Mid $70’s annually, depending on education and experience EFFECTIVE: This position is available now

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
• Current active Georgia Nursing License (RN) in good standing with Georgia Board of Nursing
• Registered nurse (RN) with three (3) years of nursing experience in the preceding seven (7) years
• Demonstrated professional competence through such activities as continuing education programs, nursing practice, and/or academic study courses
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Experience in teaching adults and supervising nursing students.
• Knowledge of course standards and skill/expertise in subject area
• Ability to teach at any college campus as needed as well as clinical locations
• Ability to instruct in a clinical component, online, laboratory, classroom, or simulation setting depending on the course requirements
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including day and evening hours
• Ability to understand, accept and follow directions
• Skill in the operation of work-related computers
• Appropriate oral and written communication skills that effectively communicate information to students who might function at the new, beginning, or advanced level
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare lesson materials
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Effective decision making and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to adjust work hours based on the needs of the college, 40 hours weekly.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a fair and unbiased manner, and to maintain a pleasant, professional relationship with students and faculty/staff
• Lift or move objects up to 20 pounds daily.
• Lift or move objects up to 50 pounds (with assistance) occasionally in lab or clinical.
• Work is performed in an office, lab, and clinical environment with sitting, standing, walking for long periods in various settings.
• Full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes and skill demonstration.
• Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies.
• Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing
• BLS Instructor Certified through the A.H.A.
• More than 3 years of nursing experience in the preceding seven (7) years
• Experience in teaching & curriculum development in online & traditional classroom settings
• Active participation in appropriate professional/occupational organizations
• Clinical or educational administration experience; recent electronic health record use/charting experience and clinical skills

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision of the Dean of Allied Health (and “dotted-line” supervision of the Practical Nursing Program Director), is responsible for the organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the Practical Nursing certificate program.
• This person will also assist with programmatic accreditation needs, student advisement and registration, orientation activities and annual graduation events.

Benefits

• A choice of retirement plans (Georgia State Employees’ Pension and Savings Plan or Teachers’ Retirement System)
• health and flexible benefits insurance options
• sick leave and annual leave accruals (10 hours each on a monthly basis)
• 13 state holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree