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Practical Nursing Lead Instructor
Livingston Campus
Job Announcement
Northshore Technical Community College is accepting applications for a full-time, unclassified, 12-month exempt position domiciled at the Livingston Campus.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled, with preference being given to those received on or before October 17, 2026.
All applicants are subject to a background check, in accordance with NTCC Policy HR-020, a criminal history check will be conducted on all new hires. NTCC participates in the federal E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
To apply please submit: (1) a letter of application, (2) a resume and (3) official transcript (for a transcript to be official, it must be sent directly from the school to Human Resources. It may be sent by mail or e-script) to:
Attention: Hiring Manager
Northshore Technical Community College
65556 Centerpoint Boulevard
Lacombe, LA 70445
Telephone number: 985-545-1262
Email: resumes@northshorecollege.edu
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: Shall be a Registered Nurse with a minimum of four years’ experience in medical-surgical nursing or nursing education. At least one of these four years must have been as a medical surgical hospital staff nurse providing direct patient care. The Registered Nurse must have practiced as a nurse for a minimum of six full-time months during the three years immediately preceding application. Must have a current Louisiana nursing license.
Job Specification
Leads, oversees, and participates in the work of staff responsible for providing classroom and clinical/laboratory instructional services. Performs a variety of administrative tasks relative to health sciences and nursing educational programs. Responsible for providing instructional services in the area of practical nursing. 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 Health Sciences courses.
Responsibilities
Job Duties and Other Information
Lead, plan, provide training to, and review the work of staff responsible for providing classroom instruction and clinical/laboratory demonstration services relating to a specific academic program; prepare annual, written evaluations of assigned instructors
Train new instructors in classroom or clinical/laboratory instruction methods, techniques, and in assembling and using equipment
Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications
Interpret, explain, and enforce College policies and procedures
Follow course syllabi and outlines
Maintain time on task
Receive favorable student evaluations of instruction
Meet deadlines related to this function
Prepare course offering schedule based on Curriculum Guides
Participate in curriculum meetings
Meet all deadlines related to this function
Maintain appropriate student records, i.e. grades, attendance, placement, completion, and licensure statistics (if applicable), etc.
Meet all deadlines related to this function
Maintain student discipline
Meet all deadlines related to this function
Maintain accountability of all assigned books, equipment, and supplies
Follow Curriculum Guides in scheduling to ensure timely completion of a program of studies
Serve special populations
Make appropriate referrals to students with special needs
Maintain appropriate number of students in class and in program
Meet all deadlines related to this function
Maintain program accreditation/certification or program licensure requirements
Serve on or chair committees
Conduct or coordinate teaching consultant activities
Facilitate workshops
Teaching consultant activities
Teach continuing education or customized industry courses
Provide routine equipment maintenance
Initiate and write new program proposals
Serve on College committees as required
Participate in charity or community activities
Meet all deadlines related to this function
Membership in professional organizations
Serve on a Board or in an Office of professional association
Present a paper or facilitate a workshop at a professional conference
Participate in a Leadership Academy
Serve on an external institutional or program accreditation team
Participate in industry visits
Exemplify Leadership role on NTCC or LCTCS Committees, Faculty Council, etc.
Meet all deadlines related to this function
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Essential functions that medical assistants need to be able to perform include:
WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
Practical Nursing Lead Instructor
Livingston Campus
Job Announcement
Northshore Technical Community College is accepting applications for a full-time, unclassified, 12-month exempt position domiciled at the Livingston Campus.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled, with preference being given to those received on or before October 17, 2026.
All applicants are subject to a background check, in accordance with NTCC Policy HR-020, a criminal history check will be conducted on all new hires. NTCC participates in the federal E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
To apply please submit: (1) a letter of application, (2) a resume and (3) official transcript (for a transcript to be official, it must be sent directly from the school to Human Resources. It may be sent by mail or e-script) to:
Attention: Hiring Manager
Northshore Technical Community College
65556 Centerpoint Boulevard
Lacombe, LA 70445
Telephone number: 985-545-1262
Email: resumes@northshorecollege.edu
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: Shall be a Registered Nurse with a minimum of four years’ experience in medical-surgical nursing or nursing education. At least one of these four years must have been as a medical surgical hospital staff nurse providing direct patient care. The Registered Nurse must have practiced as a nurse for a minimum of six full-time months during the three years immediately preceding application. Must have a current Louisiana nursing license.
Job Specification
Leads, oversees, and participates in the work of staff responsible for providing classroom and clinical/laboratory instructional services. Performs a variety of administrative tasks relative to health sciences and nursing educational programs. Responsible for providing instructional services in the area of practical nursing. 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 Health Sciences courses.
Responsibilities
Job Duties and Other Information
- Supervisory Duties
Lead, plan, provide training to, and review the work of staff responsible for providing classroom instruction and clinical/laboratory demonstration services relating to a specific academic program; prepare annual, written evaluations of assigned instructors
Train new instructors in classroom or clinical/laboratory instruction methods, techniques, and in assembling and using equipment
Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications
Interpret, explain, and enforce College policies and procedures
- Instructional/Teaching Performance
Follow course syllabi and outlines
Maintain time on task
Receive favorable student evaluations of instruction
Meet deadlines related to this function
- Program Coordination/Instructional Development
Prepare course offering schedule based on Curriculum Guides
Participate in curriculum meetings
Meet all deadlines related to this function
- Program/Instructional Management
Maintain appropriate student records, i.e. grades, attendance, placement, completion, and licensure statistics (if applicable), etc.
Meet all deadlines related to this function
- School or Classroom Management
Maintain student discipline
Meet all deadlines related to this function
Maintain accountability of all assigned books, equipment, and supplies
- Student Guidance/Advising Activities
Follow Curriculum Guides in scheduling to ensure timely completion of a program of studies
Serve special populations
Make appropriate referrals to students with special needs
Maintain appropriate number of students in class and in program
Meet all deadlines related to this function
- College and/or Community Services
Maintain program accreditation/certification or program licensure requirements
- Provide service to the College that may include some of the following activities:
Serve on or chair committees
Conduct or coordinate teaching consultant activities
Facilitate workshops
Teaching consultant activities
Teach continuing education or customized industry courses
Provide routine equipment maintenance
Initiate and write new program proposals
Serve on College committees as required
- Provide service to the community that may include:
Participate in charity or community activities
Meet all deadlines related to this function
- Professional Activities, Leadership, and Service – participate in professional development activities that may include:
Membership in professional organizations
Serve on a Board or in an Office of professional association
Present a paper or facilitate a workshop at a professional conference
Participate in a Leadership Academy
Serve on an external institutional or program accreditation team
Participate in industry visits
Exemplify Leadership role on NTCC or LCTCS Committees, Faculty Council, etc.
Meet all deadlines related to this function
- Perform other related duties as assigned
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Skills/Abilities: Must be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form. Must have the ability to follow instructions and prepare accurate paperwork. Must maintain confidentiality of work related information and materials. Must have skills in classroom technology – computer skills, projectors, etc. Must establish and maintain effective working relationships. Excellent customer service skills.
- Equipment Used: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with a general office environment (copier, telephone, fax, etc.)
- Software Used: A variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and presentation software. Student information systems as well as online instruction modules.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Essential functions that medical assistants need to be able to perform include:
- Passing a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course
- Applying universal precautions such as hand washing and applying mask, gown and gloves
- Providing sufficient physical support to safely assist patients in moving
- Performing clinical treatment activities
- Able to move in confined spaces
- Maintain balance in standing position
- Twist body from one side to the other
- Reach below the waist and to the front or the side of the body to the level of the top of head
- Able to push, pull, stabilize, twist, and freely move arms to allow movement of 50 pounds as in moving an object or transferring a client from one place to another
- Able to possess hand and finger coordination and strength to allow grasp, twist and pinch of an object weighing 5 pounds for at least 5 seconds
- Ability to distinguish subtle vibrations through the skin (pulse)
- Able to move quickly in case of emergency situations
- Able to identify the subtle difference in surface characteristics (feel a raised rash)
- Able to squat or modified squat (one knee on floor) for at least 1 minute
- Able to climb and descend a flight of stairs in succession
- Able to walk independently without assistance
WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.