What are the responsibilities and job description for the Practical Nursing Instructor position at Copiah-Lincoln Community College?
Position Type
Full-Time
Education Level
Associate's Degree/60 College Credit HRS
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Category
Career & Technical Instruction
Description
SUMMARY: Nursing Instructors have the responsibility to prepare students to meet entry-level knowledge and skill requirements in their specialty areas. The Instructors report to the Dean of Allied Health.
Duties and Responsibilities
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Must have and maintain an unencumbered registered nursing license in Mississippi.
Associates Degree in Nursing.
Three (3) years of clinical experience working as a registered nurse; or
have two (2) years of experience as faculty in a nursing/allied health program
Possess valid CPR Card
Clearance once selected: satisfy clinical agency requirements, i.e., background checks, immunizations, CPR, etc.
Prefered Job Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Nursing,
Five (5) years of clinical experience working as a registered nurse; or
three (3) years of experience as faculty in a nursing/allied health program
Full-Time
Education Level
Associate's Degree/60 College Credit HRS
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Category
Career & Technical Instruction
Description
SUMMARY: Nursing Instructors have the responsibility to prepare students to meet entry-level knowledge and skill requirements in their specialty areas. The Instructors report to the Dean of Allied Health.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaches students the occupational competencies necessary for employment.
- Prepares course competency-based outlines for each instructional course or program.
- Prepares detailed lesson plans, job sheets, and laboratory experiments for all units of instruction.
- Recommends changes in the total curriculum in order to maintain an up-to-date program.
- Develops and maintains the progress of each student in the program.
- Teaches related subject matter.
- Supervises laboratory experience.
- Develops a schedule of courses for each semester.
- Reviews and selects instructional materials such as textbooks and audio-visual materials.
- Completes requests for supplies and other instructional materials on a timely basis.
- Completes enrollment and follow-up reports.
- Assists in the development of an annual budget for the instructional program.
- Maintains a clean and safe laboratory environment.
- Recommends new and/or replacement equipment to be purchased for the program.
- Maintains proper inventory of all equipment and tools assigned to the program.
- Keeps equipment functioning and in good working order by establishing an effective preventive maintenance system.
- Maintains an active craft committee that meets twice a year.
- Visits industry for the purpose of developing a good rapport with potential employees.
- Takes an active role in the advisement and counseling of students.
- Helps students find employment in an occupation related to training.
- Fulfills the requirements of career license certification by attending specified classes and workshops.
- Serves on various faculty committees.
- Attends faculty meetings and workshops.
- Performs assigned duties on orientation days scheduled during the summer months.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Must have and maintain an unencumbered registered nursing license in Mississippi.
Associates Degree in Nursing.
Three (3) years of clinical experience working as a registered nurse; or
have two (2) years of experience as faculty in a nursing/allied health program
Possess valid CPR Card
Clearance once selected: satisfy clinical agency requirements, i.e., background checks, immunizations, CPR, etc.
Prefered Job Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Nursing,
Five (5) years of clinical experience working as a registered nurse; or
three (3) years of experience as faculty in a nursing/allied health program