What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Education Health Sciences Instructor (temporary, part-time) position at Adult Education?
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LOCATION: Adult Education
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prefer minimum of two years’ nursing experience, including at least one year of long-term care nursing services within the last five years. Experience should include, but is not limited to, employment in a nursing assistant education program or employment in or supervision of nursing facility or unit, geriatrics department (excluding geriatric psychiatry), long-term acute care hospital, home care, hospice care or other long-term care setting
- Is currently licensed, certified or registered as healthcare professional or has a minimum of two years’ work experience in the allied health field covered by the NHA certification exam or a discipline that is commensurate with or exceeds the scope of practice of that allied health field
- Ability to manage and train CNA students onsite at approved clinical locations
- Ability to manage and train Patient Care Tech students onsite and through clinicals
- Ability to train Phlebotomy and EKG students onsite and through clinicals.
- Ability to train Patient Care Assistants onsite
- Ability to lift at least 20 lbs.
- Must pass a background check
- Must be registered and approved by the Arkansas Nursing Registry
- Must have updated immunization and TB skin test records
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations
- Excellent organizational skills
- Skilled in teaching adult learners
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet educational requirements
- Possess strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently
REPORTS TO: Adult Education Director and WAGE Coordinator
JOB GOAL: The Adult Education Health Sciences Instructor/Facilitator will develop and oversee PCSSD Adult Education Health Sciences coursework and scheduling for Health Science courses such as CNA, Patient Care Tech, PCA, Phlebotomy, EKG and CPR. If the Instructor/Facilitator teaches CNA students, the instruction must be according to the Office of Long-Term Care Facility Nursing Assistant Training Curriculum to build knowledge and clinical skills aimed at passing the CNA licensing exam for Arkansas. If the Instructor/Facilitator teaches Patient Care Tech, Phlebotomy, EKG, the instruction must align and test by NHA standards. Additionally, the Instructor/Facilitator will assist students in registering for the Arkansas State CNA Headmaster licensing exam or NHA licensure that is appropriate for the training. The Instructor/Facilitator must possess the ability to work with students from different socioeconomic, ethnic racial and educational backgrounds.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the Adult Education Director, WAGE Coordinator and IET/WAGE Instructor in developing and implementing Health Sciences programs of study.
- Advise the Adult Education Director, WAGE Coordinator and IET/WAGE Instructor in matters of Health Sciences programs of study.
- Serve as a liaison between the Adult Education program and local healthcare providers and associated community partners, including creating and maintaining relationships with long term care facilities for clinical sites and for student referrals.
- Ability to teach CNA (preferred, but not required), Patient Care Tech, PCA, EKG, Phlebotomy and CPR skills.
- Maintain confidentiality and accuracy for all 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 those affiliated with the course, including staff at clinical training facilities, PCSSD staff, and prospective employers.
- Provide a stimulating environment that encourages student participation, interpersonal skills development, and concepts of good patient care.
- Work collegially with SNAP, TANF, WIOA, academic personnel, and other community partners.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Adult Education Director and WAGE Coordinator.
- Instructor/Facilitator must follow the policy and procedures of the Pulaski County Special School District.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary Range: $36.00 per hour
Length of Contract: As needed, up to 40 hours per week
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Personnel Status: Classified
Benefits Eligible: No
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated according to provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested and qualified applicants should submit an online application at www.pcssd.org. Personnel currently employed by the district who meet the necessary qualifications may apply by submitting an online District application.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled
PCSSD does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, or gender in any service, program, or activity (including in admission, access, treatment, employment, or vocational opportunities).