Practical Nursing Instructor

Joplin R 8 School District•Joplin, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Practical Nursing Instructor must demonstrate the ability to deliver theory and skills training through direct teaching and demonstration of skills, provide experience in safety and maintenance issues in the medical workplace, teach the course curriculum as outlined by FTC and DESE, supervise students in a clinical setting, build knowledge and develop medical skills, maintain accurate records on all students, including but not limited to attendance records, schedules and course requirements regarding hours of instruction and content, evaluate and document students’ progress through testing, observation, and assessment of skills attained, communicate effectively with students, and all affiliated with the course. This role is responsible for providing direct instruction to students and maintaining an environment conducive to learning, providing an environment that encourages student participation, interpersonal skills development, and medical-based concepts, and performing other duties assigned. The instructor will emphasize workplace readiness skills.

Requirements

Current, active RN license or privilege to practice.
No current disciplinary action in the state of Missouri on licensee’s RN license.
No past disciplinary action in the state of Missouri or any other U.S. state or territory.
Minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing with a clinical component, who is academically and experientially qualified in the area of nursing responsibility.
Must have one (1) year experience in a clinical setting.
Final approval must be obtained from the Missouri Board of Nursing before the position is assigned.
Must obtain MO/DESE teaching certification within the first two (2) years of employment.
Ability to implement curriculum, testing, and/or teaching methodologies.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Knowledge of teaching methods, curriculum, and education programs.
Possess teaching and facilitation skills.
Ability to teach and control the behavior of students.
Knowledge of academic and/or vocational education curricula.
Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant current education methodologies and techniques.
Ability to understand and follow Board policies, administrative procedures and training and handbook materials.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Teaching experience preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Deliver theory and skills training through direct teaching and demonstration of skills.
Provide experience in safety and maintenance issues in the medical workplace.
Teach the course curriculum as outlined by FTC and DESE.
Supervise students in a clinical setting.
Build knowledge and develop medical skills.
Maintain accurate records on all students, including but not limited to attendance records, schedules and course requirements regarding hours of instruction and content.
Evaluate and document students’ progress through testing, observation, and assessment of skills attained.
Communicate effectively with students, and all affiliated with the course.
Provide direct instruction to students and maintain an environment conducive to learning.
Provide an environment that encourages student participation, interpersonal skills development, and medical-based concepts.
Perform other duties assigned.
Emphasize workplace readiness skills.
Communicate effectively with adult students.
Provide student academic counseling as needed.
Document student competencies.
Ensure confidentiality of student records.
Effectively monitor, instruct, and evaluate students in clinical settings.
Identify and maximize utilization of available learning opportunities in the clinical settings.
Comply with minimum standards established by MO, State of Board Nursing.
Act as a positive nursing role model to students and peers.
Teach a portion of the curriculum of the Nursing program.
Collaborate with the nursing faculty to develop, implement and evaluate the curriculum for the Nursing Program.
Participate in the recruitment and retention efforts for the Nursing Program.
Participate in the Nursing Advisory Committee for the program.
Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
Ensure that all activities conform to district, state, or federal guidelines.
Exhibit dependability and punctuality in assigned duties; have consistent and regular attendance.
Carry out all other duties as assigned.