Associate Director of Nursing/Instructor

Title

Associate Director of Nursing for Elyria Ohio

Full Time with Teaching & Clinicals included

If you are a Baccalaureate prepared Registered Nurse (RN) (BSN) and you are interested in passing your medical nursing expertise to the next generation, join the Ross Education team! We are looking for an Associate Director in Elyria Ohio

The Associate Director will provide local management to the Elyria location as well as work in the classroom and also at clinicals.  We will provide you with complete training in our curriculum and standards to ensure that you will be fully prepared for your new teaching role.

Typical Nursing Course Titles

Pharmacology

Leadership and Transition to Nursing Practice

Foundations of Nursing

Professional Development - Nursing

Care of Older Adults

Care of Clients with Mental Health Needs

Care of Childbearing Families and Children

Care of Women and Children

Adult Nursing

Health Assessment

Job Summary

The Associate Director works under the direct supervision of the Nursing Program Administrator. In this role, you will instruct students the standardized Ross curriculum, review lesson plans and prepare for class instruction, grade and electronically record assignments, actively promote student retention, support externship activities as applicable, and perform related work as required. Nursing faculty may work in the classroom or lab.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Classroom Instruction

• Delivers course work as it applies to the appropriate Ross curriculum
• Utilizes contemporary teaching strategies and practices; such as instructional resources through guest speakers, field trips, videos, PowerPoint presentations, Instructors Resources, lecture, and curriculum documents which enhance the learning process
• Accurately records students daily attendance
• Primary Instructors hold conferences with students on an as-needed basis
• Follows and enforces Student Guidelines
• Maintains classroom in good physical order, manages program supplies and equipment in good repair
• Enters classroom at designated time with all necessary materials. Begins and ends class at scheduled times and follows scheduled student break times
• Monitors class retention rates and actively participates to promote student retention in order to exceed accreditation standard of 80%
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Outside of Class Time

• Review standard Ross curriculum and prepares for class instruction
• Corrects students assignments and tests; reviews results and returns graded coursework promptly
• Primary Instructors accurately record grades, successful completion of proficiencies and attendance by entering information in campus management software
• Cooperates with lab schedules, maintains weekly office hour(s) and may proctor Saturday makeup sessions if asked by Campus Director. Completes curriculum training in advance of each Module instruction
• Completion of a minimum of one pre-approved professional development workshop, seminar or course related to the teaching discipline of the Instructor every fiscal year
• Attends two Ross Education LLC in-services every fiscal year
• Attends formal and informal faculty/staff meetings
• BLS instructor certification may be required
• Informs Campus Director immediately of unsatisfactory academic student progress, discipline or attitude problems, and occurrences that warrant discussion
• Under direction of Campus Director provides additional support to students on alerts, warnings and/or probations
• Attends quarterly faculty meetings to discuss classroom concerns, student issues, retention and placement, curriculum development and assessment, survey results and other topics as appropriate
• Instructors may be required to participate in Campus Externship Seminars as directed by the Campus Director
• Participates in school events regarding student retention and graduate placement
• Advises Campus Director of any equipment repair/replacement needs or supplies issues

Performs related work as required

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Req

Requirements for LPN Instructors and Teaching Assistants

For an LPN Instructor:

• Completion of an approved registered nursing education program
• Two or more years in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse providing direct patient care
• A minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN). A master of science degree in nursing (MSN) is preferred
• Current, valid licensure as a registered nurse in Ohio

Requirements for the Simulation Lab Coordinator - those listed above plus excellent computer skills; prior experience in simulation programming a plus.  

Requirements for RN Instructors and Teaching Assistants

For an RN Instructor:

• Completion of an approved registered nursing education program
• A masters degree (see below)

If, the individual does not possess a bachelor of science in nursing degree, the master's or other academic degree, including, but not limited to a PhD., shall be in nursing If the individual possesses a bachelor of science in nursing degree, the master's may be, but is not required to be, in nursing.

• Two or more years in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse providing direct patient care, with five (5) years or more preferred.
• Current, valid licensure as a registered nurse in Ohio

All Instructors and Teaching Assistants must have:

• Must have sufficient ability to move around the building and classroom to satisfy student needs and/or facilitate student participation
• Must have sufficient visual and auditory ability to operate computer equipment, use telephone, read materials, use white board and use classroom equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively in classroom and individual settings
• Knowledge of materials (subjects) that will be taught to students and ability to use and communicate Ross curriculum
• Ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced work environment
• Ability to use current technology to maintain student records, e.g., Microsoft Office, CampusVue
• Ability to achieve or maintain credential and/or licensure within expected time frames
• Demonstrates professionalism in manner, dress and conduct as a representative of Ross and a student mentor
• Ability to remain objective and treat all students equally
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Adhere to Ross Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics

Prior teaching or formal tutoring experience using a developed curriculum, preferred

Ross is an Equal Opportunity Employer