Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor / Part-Time

Are you a Nursing professional committed to preparing students for career readiness? Renton Techncial College is seeking individuals to join our Nursing program as a Certified Nursing Assistant Insturctor. This is a part-time, clinical and laboratory nursing assistant instructor teaching position reporting to our Dean of Nursing. Scheduled hours and dates may vary, and will be established upon assignment. Schedules shifts may include: day and or evening shifts, weekdays, and or weekends. Teaching assignments may include the laboratory and / or clinical learning environment.

The Dean of Nursing reviews applications as needed to fill openings during the academic year. This position is scheduled to begin upon selection. This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Renton Federation of Teachers (RFT) Employees Association. Please note that applicants must be residents of the state of Washington for consideration. 

Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 80 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.  

As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist in Community College Excellence, RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School, serving those who chose to serve. Renton Technical College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its faculty and staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds and are over 60% of color. We strongly encourage members of historically marginalized groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.

• Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically marginalized populations) and create an educational and work environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. 
• Assume responsibility for the teaching-learning process of students in the laboratory and clinical setting as defined in WAC 246-841A-430 and Federal Statute 42 CFR 483.152.
• Attend a Common Curriculum Framework Orientation session within the first 1-2 months of hire with the Washington Board of Nursing - Nursing Assistant Education division
• Develop and maintain effective working relationship with students, staff and clinical partners. 

• Create and maintain an atmosphere of competence and mutual respect with students.
• Provide for the orderly conduct of program learning activities, individual student learning needs, and the appropriate evaluation of student progress towards attaining the learning objectives.
• Provide clinical instruction for students by:
  1. Coordinating with the clinical facility the orientation and scheduling of students.
  2. Ensure the accurate collection and maintenance of student records, including academic and clinical onboarding information for the program.
  3. Supervising activities of students in the clinical facility. 
  4. Evaluating student achievements in terms of clinical outcomes.
  5. Preparing and presenting pre- and post-conference programs for student in the clinical facility. 
• Serve as an effective member of the nursing instructional team.
• Provide Washington State Board of Nursing State Skills Testing Exam as part of the NAC Education Division’s Pilot Program initiative for Nursing Assistant Education
• Communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing, with college employees, departments and outside agencies. 
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality. 
• Perform other related projects and assignments as assigned.

• Experience or participation with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.
• Current Washington State license to practice as a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN).
• Minimum of one year experience within the past three years in caring for the elderly or chronically ill of any age. 
• Have or acquire within 90 days of initial employment a current healthcare provider AHA CPR certification and First Aid Certificate.
• Documentation of current immunization and health requirements within 6 month of hire date is required including COVID 19 vacciantion
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team. 
• Demonstrated attention to detail required as well as previous experience maintaining accurate records, managing multiple tasks, and planning and organizing work in order to meet changing priorities and deadlines. 
• Demonstrated ability to promote universal design and accessibility. Proficiency in (or ability to learn within 6 month of hire) the production of accessibly content, whether print or electronic.
• Ability to represent the college in a positive and professional manner, while using tact, discretion and courtesy.
• Ability to speak a regionally top spoken language other than English is preferred (Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, and Chinese).

Working hours include instruction Monday – Friday, with evening and weekend work as required. Frequent use of a computer and exposure to terminal screens is required. Work and meetings may take place across campus. May drive/travel to trainings, conferences, and/or college events. This is mostly an in-person/on-campus position; remote work may occur as business permits.

In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.

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EEO STATEMENT: Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veterans or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Re-authorization Act and Washington State Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following college official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX / EEO Coordinator, Vice President of Human Resources 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA 98056 (425)235-7873, titleix@rtc.edu.      

Jeanne Clery statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Renton Technical College reports the mandate information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Renton Technical College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at:  https://rtc.edu/about-rtc/campus-resources/campus-security/annual-security-report.phpFor information on how to access the RTC Daily Crime Log follow this link: https://rtc.edu/about-rtc/campus-resources/campus-security/daily-crime-log.php.

We acknowledge that RTC sits uninvited on the ancestral land of the Puget Salish people, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations.  We are grateful to the original inhabitants of this land, upon which we gather and dialogue. We also acknowledge our increasingly virtual world, in which RTC’s work is done across multiple indigenous lands, in some cases, away from Puget Salish territories. We thank the original caretakers of our local lands and waters, who are still here.      

Beyond acknowledgment, we each have an obligation to learn about and support our local tribes. Find out how on our resources page, which includes scholarships for Indigenous students.  

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