Practical Nursing Instructor

Practical Nursing Instructor

Division: Adult Education & Workforce Development
Supervisors: Principal for CTE/Adult Education & Workforce Development and Practical Nursing Coordinator

Description: Prepare students for a career as a licensed practical nurse through the delivery of NYSED accredited Practical Nursing program. Integrate and apply core academic and clinical skills needed for certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Develop lesson plans, activities, and organize class time to actively engage students in coordination with other PN staff, Practical Nursing Instructor/Coordinator and Principal.
• Develop and update the curriculum including activities, assessments, and clinical objectives in coordination with other PN staff, Practical Nursing Instructor/Coordinator and Principal.
• Assist students in interpreting patients' prescribed therapeutic regimes.
• Maintain appropriate records and student evaluations.
• Confer with students and other appropriate personnel regarding progress in the program.
• Participate in on-going staff development activities and involvement in professional organizations.
• Provide a sound educational environment in which all students are consistently engaged in the learning process.
• Use technology effectively for instruction, assessment, record keeping, and communication.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve challenges to their learning.
• Provide individual and group instruction appropriate to the needs of the student(s) and the requirements of activities.
• Instruct students in the appropriate safety precautions, patient care, and the safe operation of equipment.
• Responsible for the control, storage, maintenance, and use of materials and property to prevent loss or abuse.
• Attend faculty meetings and participate in collaborative work sessions.
• Develop professional development goals to enhance teaching skills and/or continued education in their career & field.
• Maintain credentials where appropriate in the content area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment: Ten-month position, some summer work required for clinical.
Salary: Per Contract

Job Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Nursing Education or currently enrolled in a Master's Degree in Nursing Education program.
• New York State Certified Registered Nurse.
• Successful teaching experience is preferred.