Nursing Instructor - LVN Program FT/PT/PRN

The Nursing Instructor is responsible for the effective communication of course related information to students, utilizing diverse, participative instructional strategies. Must adhere to the standardized curriculum and lesson plans, inspire and motivate students by effective role modeling. Be sensitive to student needs and able to identify appropriate resources to support student successes and achievement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and plan for effective classroom, laboratory or clinical instruction.
• Ensure that lesson plans and presentation strategies are well prepared, the learning environment is optimal, and the instructional materials are in proper working order.
• Follow the standardized curriculum, focusing on the unit objectives or laboratory proficiencies.
• Communicate appropriately with the Director of Nursing regarding curriculum and lesson plans.

• Demonstrate appropriate presentation/speaking skills including the introduction of a wide variety of instructional strategies.
• Encourage active student participation.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of written, audiovisual and other instructional aids.
• Utilize diverse questioning strategies to determine depth and range of student understanding.
• Ensure that the learning environment is maintained in a neat and orderly manner, and that all equipment is cleaned and returned to its appropriate storage position following use.

• Maintain administrative records in a well-organized, accurate and timely manner, including attendance, academic proficiency evaluations, curriculum, etc.
• Comply with all the school policies and strictly enforce them in an unbiased manner as stated in the school catalog or as otherwise determined by administration.
• Attend and actively participates in school functions, including but not limited to receptions, open houses, graduations, faculty meetings, in-service sessions, advisory committee meetings, etc.
• Perform substitute instruction or other education-related assignments when required by the Director of Nursing.
• Identify, counsel and remediate students with behavioral deficiencies, (i.e., cognitive, affection and psychomotor).

• Understand the importance of an active and comprehensive student retention program.
• Recognize potential at-risk students.
• Actively provide support or refer the student to the appropriate staff member for assistance.
• Show proficiency in instructional methodology and techniques, curriculum development, supervision, management, instruction, evaluation, and counseling.
• Keep professional credentials, licensure and knowledge current, by attending continuing education and professional development activities.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Communication and interpersonal skills: Be able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.

• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, employees, precepts, and the general public.

• Initiate and develop relationships with others.

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members, internal partners and external parties.

• Know how to seek and encourage collaboration.

• Work effectively with people outside formal authority to accomplish goals.

• Represent your own interests yet be fair to other parties.

• Recognize when relationships are unproductive and take action to improve them.

• Identify the needs of students and precepts through effective question and listening techniques.

• Obtain commitments to ideas, services, or products.

• Handle objections effectively.

• Handle queries in a positive, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable manner.

• Represent the company professionally at every contact.

• Show respect and sensitivity to cultural differences.

• Leadership skills.

• Read, analyze, and interpret texts, business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.

• Work independently with limited supervision.

• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

• Work effectively under pressure.

• Make decisions according to established guidelines.

• Accomplish tasks accurately and on a timely basis.

• Show a high level of organization.

• Prioritize tasks.

• Be adaptable to change, delays, and unexpected events.

• Exhibit sound and accurate judgment. Be able to support and explain decisions.

• Look for ways to improve and promote quality.

• Computer skills.
• Understand Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Current nursing license in the state of California.

• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience for Registered Nurses with a Bachelor’s Degree or; or minimum of 1-year teaching experience in an approved college of nursing within the past 5 years

• Minimum of 6 years nursing experience for Registered Nurses with an Associate’s Degree or; or minimum of 1-year teaching experience in an approved college of nursing within the past 5 years

• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience for Licensed Vocational Nurses with a Bachelor’s Degree or; or minimum of 1-year teaching experience in an approved college of nursing within the past 5 years; or met community college or state university teaching requirements in California.

• Teaching certification
• CPR card for health care providers

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Nursing: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Nursing License (LVN or RN) (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $45