Nurse and Medication Aide Instructor (Part Time)

Under the supervision of the Director of Allied Health, the part-time instructor will teach Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide I Refresher courses. With NC Board of Nursing approval, the instructor may also teach Medication Aide and Nurse Aide II courses. Courses are offered at all campuses within our service area—Franklin, Main, South, and Warren. Hours will vary depending on course scheduling. Appointment to this position is contingent upon NC DHHS approval of the applicant as a Nurse Aide I instructor and background check clearance.

The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

• Deliver instruction using active-learning strategies that address diverse learning styles.
• Assist with the development and revision of course outlines and descriptions for NA I and NA II based on models or updates from the N
• Department of Health and Human Services and the NC Board of Nursing.
• Maintain competency in the nursing and allied health occupational fields.
• Provide classroom and lab instruction in entry-level care for Nursing Assistants.
• Maintain accurate class records, including student attendance, academic progress, grading, and required documentation.
• Attend required departmental and program meetings.
• Develop, maintain, and evaluate instructional materials relevant to Allied Health program needs.
• Demonstrate proper techniques and mock-skills training to prepare students for clinical rotations and state certification examinations.
• Participate in professional development opportunities as directed.
• Accept additional assignments as designated by the Director of Allied Health.
• Demonstrate proficiency in all credentialed skills relevant to course instruction.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and staff, demonstrating effective communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Demonstrate experience and effectiveness in working with diverse populations.
• Perform other duties related to the Nurse Aide program as assigned by the Director of Allied Health.
• Registered Nurse (RN) with an unencumbered license to practice in NC
• Two years experience: 4,000 hours of nurse-related work experience, to include long term care
• Must be able to lift objects from a lower to high position or move objects horizontally from position to position.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Must have feeling in fingertips to detect size, shape, temperature, or texture.
• Must be able to stand for substantial periods of time.
• Must be able to extend arms and hands in any direction.
• Must have close visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work of students.