Practical Nursing Instructor

Georgia Department of Revenue•Hinesville, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Savannah Technical College is seeking a 12-month, full-time faculty member for its Practical Nursing program at the Savannah Campus. The instructor reports to the Department Head for Practical Nursing and performs program duties at the Savannah campus, including teaching evening courses and clinical rotations within the College’s service area. The position develops and delivers classroom and clinical instruction, individually and as part of a team; prepares lesson plans, syllabi, goals, and objectives; and develops and coordinates curriculum. The instructor assesses courses and evaluates their effectiveness using student data, graduate surveys, and employer surveys. Additional responsibilities include developing the yearly program budget, ensuring compliance with Georgia Board of Nursing standards, leading the program advisory committee, advising and registering health sciences students, and supporting recruitment, retention, and job placement. The instructor also manages adjunct faculty schedules; orders and maintains equipment and supplies; completes reports and information requests; participates in College committees and meetings; collaborates with colleagues; and maintains current knowledge through professional development. The role requires following College policies and procedures and ANA standards of practice. Teaching takes place in classroom and lab settings, and clinical responsibilities may take place in hospitals, long-term care facilities, or other medical facilities. The role is contingent upon funding and allocation of the position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited post-secondary institution.
Current, unencumbered Georgia RN license in good standing.
Three years of practice as a licensed registered nurse within the preceding seven years.
Strong clinical skills.
Proficiency with MS Office, Word, and Excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability.
Flexibility to teach day or evening classes and 12-hour clinical rotations on weekdays and/or weekends, including nights, at clinical facilities in the College’s service area.
Meet the Essential Standards of Nursing Practice.
Pass a criminal background check.
Faculty must meet credentialing requirements of applicable accrediting bodies for assigned courses.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Banner proficiency.
Experience using a Learning Management System; Blackboard LMS experience preferred.
Experience in academic program development, administration, and evaluation, including curriculum development, instructional methodology, planning, evaluation, budgeting, supervision, and management.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification.

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and teach classes, both individually and as a member of a team.
Prepare lesson plans for classroom instruction in practical nursing occupational courses.
Develop and coordinate curriculum and conduct course assessments as requested.
Evaluate course effectiveness using student data, graduate surveys, and employer surveys.
Develop the yearly practical nursing budget.
Complete reports and requests for information from internal and external departments and agencies.
Ensure compliance with Georgia Board of Nursing standards, rules, regulations, and expectations.
Lead and coordinate the department’s practical nursing advisory committee.
Participate in College committees and meetings.
Collaborate with colleagues on common curriculum areas.
Instruct students and develop program syllabi, goals, and objectives.
Assist with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.
Manage adjunct faculty teaching schedules.
Order and maintain equipment and supplies.
Advise and register health sciences students.
Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field through staff development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Follow Savannah Technical College policies and procedures, including standards for student-faculty professional relationships and interactions.
Adhere to ANA standards of practice.
Perform other duties as assigned.