VN Clinical Instructor

West Coast University • Anaheim, CA

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About The Position

American Career College is seeking a VN Clinical Instructor to teach and supervise students in vocational nursing courses and clinical settings. The instructor delivers class and/or clinical instruction using an approved curriculum and effective teaching methods, and supports students as they apply classroom learning, develop clinical skills, communicate effectively, and plan patient care. The role also includes lesson planning, student advising and remediation, tutoring, maintaining attendance and grade records, and staying current in the applicable teaching field. The instructor participates in faculty meetings, professional growth activities, two annual in-service training sessions, and college events. The position contributes to student achievement, retention, and preparation for entry-level healthcare positions.

American Career College describes its culture as collaborative and student-centric, emphasizing academic integrity, mutual respect, student learning, service, responsiveness, innovation, diversity, stewardship, teamwork, collegiality, and transparency. The college has educated students pursuing healthcare careers for more than 40 years and states its commitment to an inclusive environment and equal opportunity employment.

Requirements

• Current active California license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN).
• Current CPR card.
• Meet one of the stated experience and education pathways: Option 1 requires two years of nursing experience as an RN or LVN within the last five years and the corresponding Option 1 education; Option 2 requires six years of nursing experience as an LVN and RN combined or six years in either role and the corresponding Option 2 education.
• Option 1 education: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited school recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, plus completion of course(s) in teaching offered by an approved school; alternatively, a California teaching certificate plus completion of such teaching course(s); or at least one year of full-time teaching experience within the last five years at a state-accredited or approved registered nursing or vocational/practical nursing school.
• Option 2 education: Meet California community college or state university educational minimums for ADN teaching requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver class and/or clinical instruction according to an approved curriculum using accepted and effective teaching methods.
• Supervise students working with patients or in clinical settings and assess their application of classroom knowledge, clinical skills, communication, and patient-care planning.
• Develop daily lesson plans; advise, remediate, and tutor students.
• Maintain current and accurate attendance and grade records.
• Remain current in the applicable program teaching field.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional growth activities in the respective field, and two in-service training sessions annually.
• Participate in college activities, including in-services, faculty meetings, student functions, graduation exercises, open houses, new student orientations, and advisory board meetings.
• Provide quality instruction that supports students' academic goals and program requirements, retention, and preparation for entry-level healthcare positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level