EDUCATION MANAGEMENT is Hiring an Instructor, Licensed Practical Nursing Near Metairie, LA
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Practical Nursing Instructor is directly responsible and accountable for ensuring the fulfillment of educational goals and objectives. The instructor shall be directly responsible for selecting, teaching, guiding, and evaluating all learning experiences in the classroom and clinical facilities. All learning experiences and methods of instruction shall provide opportunity for fulfilling the objectives of the practical nursing courses. These responsibilities require leadership in both academic and workforce areas and include meeting student retention goals; directing and participating in educational planning; monitoring student performance; motivating and advising students. The individual that serves as a Practical Nursing Instructor is a faculty member who serves as a liaison with the students and administration of Blue Cliff College. Essential Functions
Attend faculty meetings
Selecting, teaching, guiding, and evaluating all learning experiences in the classroom and clinical facilities
Teach classes assigned by the Director of Nursing
Assign students to clinical sites
Supervise and instruct students during clinical rotations and laboratory
Carry out the policy and procedures set by Blue Cliff College
Prepare requests for instructional materials, such as books, audiovisual aids and supplies for the annual budget and submit
them to the Director of Nursing
Keep records of grades and attendance of students and submit them to the Registrar as required
Be on campus or at assigned workstation each class day
Establish and post office hours and makeup time schedule and provide a copy to Director of Nursing
Serve as directed on such faculty committees as may be established
Be available to serve as consultant or adviser to students or prospective students
Be available to assist with student registration and orientation functions
Participate in ongoing student assessment activities and participate in student problem-solving activities in collaboration with the Director of Nursing
Assist in the recruitment, admissions, withdrawal, and graduation of students
Assist the Director of Nursing in the construction, implementation, evaluation, and revision of the Practical Nursing Program curriculum
Conduct orientation of students to each clinical site and assure appropriate student clinical assignments and learning opportunities for all students
Attend and participate in professional meetings, conferences, workshops, courses, and ongoing development of clinical expertise
Attend meetings of the Practical Nursing Faculty and Program Advisory Committee, and serve on committees of either as appointed
or elected
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing, Director of Education or Campus Director
Education And Experience
Shall hold a current, valid license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Louisiana
Shall be a Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of three years of experience
At least one of these three years must have been as a medical-surgical hospital staff nurse providing direct patient care.
Must have practiced as a nurse for a minimum of six full-time months during the three years immediately preceding application.
Shall be approved by LSBPNE and ACCSC
Current certification in CPR/First Aid
KnowledgeThe individual should preferably have experience in college-level teaching, be an excellent communicator, have superior interpersonal skills, be an innovative, problem-solving thinker, and have demonstrated potential for leadership. Skills
High level of integrity and professionalism
Strong analytical, problem-solving, time management and organizational skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal telephone skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Abilities
Ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to work with professional integrity and discretion
Ability to use technology efficiently and appropriately