Instructor, Nursing Assistant – Duke Partnership Liaison

Description

Examples of Duties

• Teach Nurse Aide courses 12-15 contact hours, as assigned, for the full duration of the scheduled instruction.
• Provide quality instruction at all times, teaching classes for the entire class period and properly covering course materials and competencies as specified in course outlines.
• Provide academic advisement for students taking courses in the program as determined and assigned by the program director and /or department dean.
• Teach assigned courses with special attention to the college’s mission, its commitment to the open-door philosophy, and student success.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of competency-based education and utilize available educational resources for the improvement of instruction and the creation of teaching materials.
• Serve as a student Advisor for assigned students
• Assist with the Continuing Education Nursing Assistant program as needed.
• Maintain accurate student and course records.
• Communicate with the clinical facility staff regarding student experiences in the facility.
• Provide input to the Program Director regarding student outcomes
• Enforce academic policy and procedure at all times; counsel students who have academic, attendance, behavior or communication difficulties.
• Report to the Program Director any issues, concerns, or problems as it relates to the curriculum, instruction or student conduct/behavior.
• Participate in non-paid nursing assistant faculty meetings and other college activities as requested by the Program Director.
• At all times, represent the college and the Health and Wellness Department in a positive and professional manner.

• Communicate with DUHS Education regarding employee/student status.
• Participate in student eligibility evaluation, as assigned.
• Facilitate and manage registration process of the DUHS Cohort
• Plan and facilitate a specific course for the DUHS cohort each semester.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Coordinator and Director for clinical site placement
• Participate in Nurse Aide Recruitment activities as assigned by the Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• The instructor must have a minimum of two (2) calendar years (4000 hours) of work experience in direct patient care as a registered nurse.
• At least one (1) of the years of direct care experience must be in care of the elderly or chronically ill of any age.
• The instructor must have a minimum of one (1) year experience in successfully teaching or training adult learners.

Supplemental Information

• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and effective oral and written communication/public relation skills.
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to think creatively and put ideas into action.
• Ability to make presentations to large audiences
• Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent computer skills as evidenced by experience and competence with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word.
• Understanding of the mission, goals, and objectives of a community college.

• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to maneuver in classrooms, labs, patient rooms and small spaces.
• Walk the equivalent of several miles daily at work.
• Ability to lift, at times, 40 lbs.
• Good eye/hand dexterity and tactile functions to perform patient-care procedures;
• Hearing sufficient to hear alarms, patient verbal communication, and blood pressures.
• Observational skills sufficient for patient/client responses and reading scales on equipment.