What are the responsibilities and job description for the Practical Nursing Instructor position at Carthage Technical Center - North?
TITLE: Practical Nursing Instructor
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current Missouri license to practice professional nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Two years professional nursing experience in clinical nursing practice, administration or nursing education. (2 years of experience must be within the last 5 years and experience must include an average of 20 hours per week.)
- Missouri vocational certification (must be obtained within 3 months of appointment)
- Teaching experience preferred
- Active in professional organizations preferred
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Responsible for instruction of practical nursing classes and curriculum development to meet the standards of Carthage Technical Center, DESE and the State Board of Nursing
- Provide clinical supervision of students
- Assist coordinator in development, implementation and evaluation of program objectives, selection for texts, budget preparation, updating of brochures and handbooks and keeping track of equipment inventory
- Maintain and update practical nursing library and resources
- Maintain, supply and provide oversight of lab area
- Be accessible for student counseling, providing time, privacy and referrals as needed
- Work to promote desirable relationships with cooperating agencies and to promote positive community relationships
- Serve as a member of the practical nursing advisory board
- Work with coordinator to evaluate student progress and recommend necessary adjustment through out the program
- Assist coordinator in development, implementation and evaluation of the program
- Participate in professional organizations and maintain requirements of Missouri teacher certification
- Maintain records on student progress and attendance and other information as required
- Develop and maintain up-to-date objectives, lesson plans and instructional materials
- Perform such responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director or Assistant Director of the Technical Center, PN Coordinator