Nursing Instructor - Part Time

Nursing Instructor –- Registered Nurse skilled in training students in an academic setting to become LVN nurses.

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Instructor Nursing - Theory & Clinical is responsible for instruction of vocational nursing students in classroom/theory and clinical settings, including implementation of program objectives as outlined in the Program Syllabus and Course Outline. The instructor facilitates correlation of theory and clinical learning and performs instructional duties consistent with Summit College policies, clinical facility requirements, and applicable Board requirements. Regular and reliable attendance requirede.

Essential Functions:

Theory

• Have available a copy of the overall lesson or instructional plan which correlates theory and clinical practice. (The document which gives a day‐by‐day plan of instruction and correlated clinical practice)
• Develop tests that relate to objectives and reflect the scope of practice of the vocational nurse as well as NCLEX preparation materials (your supervisor must approve all)
• Assists in the orientation of the faculty
• Attends all faculty meetings
• Issues classroom orientation materials and classroom protocols to the students on the first day of class
• Establishes testing procedures for the classroom and maintains records of the grades
• Monitors and records classroom attendance and grades
• Develops instructional materials, including information sheets, modules, and testing materials at an appropriate level for the term
• Previews and selects appropriate audio‐visual aides
• Develops instructional materials, including information sheets, modules, and testing materials at an appropriate level for the term
• Adheres to all of the regulations of the Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners.
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Provides the clinical facility with a copy of the students’ current CPR cards and health records
• All other duties assigned.

Clinical

• Participates in a team conference before the start of clinical rotation
• Participates in a team summary conference at the end of each clinical rotation
• Plans and organizes the clinical laboratory learning experience and selection of appropriate, related instructional device/procedures or materials to aid in the achievement of student learning
• Develops clinical rotations distributing them to students and posts them in appropriate areas of the clinical facilities
• Distributes/posts course objectives to specified units
• Orients the students to the clinical facility
• Keeps students informed of clinical progress every two weeks at the end of each term by completion of Bi‐Weekly

Clinical Evaluation

• Evaluates clinical written assignments
• Evaluates student performance in the clinical setting utilizing the clinical objectives for the appropriate term, evidenced by:
• Making rounds with each student and discussing nursing care objectives for each patient for that day
• Verifying student documentation regarding vital signs, intake and output, treatments, narrative charting, flowcharting, and medications
• Utilizing post‐conference to verify learning by promoting discussions of objectives met during the clinical day (e.g., medications administration, laboratory tests, assessments, diagnostic studies, etc.)
• Adheres to the philosophy, objectives, policies, and standards of the college and clinical facilities
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff personnel in clinical facilities
• Attends all faculty meetings,
• Reports to supervisor any student problem regarding attendance or clinical incidents
• Notifies student via verbal and written notification of misconduct or anticipated non‐completion of objectives (clinical failure) before the end of the term
• Provides the clinical facility with all student names and telephone numbers in the clinical rotation
• Provides the clinical facility with a copy of the students' current CPR cards and health records
• Receives immunizations and health physicals as required by all clinical facilities.
• Organizes team conference before the start of the clinical rotation
• Organizes summary team conference at the end of the clinical rotation
• Facilitates regular communication between the theory and clinical instructor
• All other duties assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

· Have completed, or be currently attending, a course offered by an approved school in teaching, as required by the BVNPT.

· Hold a current California active license as a Registered Nurse.

· Hold a baccalaureate degree from an approved school; OR a valid teaching credential; OR have completed a minimum of one year of full-time teaching experience in a state-approved registered nursing, vocational or practical nursing, or psychiatric technician school within the last five years; OR meet community college or state university teaching requirements in California.

· Have a minimum of two years of experience as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse within the last five years.

Licensure Requirements:
Hold a current California active license as a Registered Nurse; must be approved by the Board of Nursing and provide a transcript.

Future Training Requirements:
Must attend mandatory Summit training. Each instructor shall maintain their knowledge by completing continuing education courses in his or her subject area, classroom management, or other course‐related to teaching. Faculty are required to maintain current licensure at the employee's own cost.

Physical / Working Requirements:
Work primarily in a climate‐controlled environment Must lift 15‐20 pounds at a time, from the floor, bending, occasional lifting of patients as needed for treatment. The noise level in the work environment varies among different facilities.

Special Requirements:
May be subject to a background check and/or LiveScan and current physical prior to employment. Clinical instructors are required to comply with assigned clinical site requirements

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $47.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Retirement plan

Ability to Relocate:

• San Bernardino, CA 92408: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person