Instructor, Licensed Practical Nursing

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  

KNOWLEDGE:

The 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