Technical Instructor, Practical Nursing
DESCRIPTION:
The Practical Nursing Instructor position is a 12-month full-time faculty position for the Practical Nursing program on Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s Newton County Campus. Reporting to the Dean of the School of Health, Education, Public and Professional Services, the faculty member will provide theory and practical instruction sufficient for students to develop the skills necessary to become employed in the Practical Nursing profession. The position requires the supervision of students during patient care and requires flexibility to teach day or evening classes as well as 12-hour clinical rotations on weekdays and/or weekends.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credit technical/occupational courses.
Develops program and syllabi, goals and objectives. Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives.
Requests and maintains supplies and equipment.
Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate.
Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports.
Attends staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences.
Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area.
Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues.
Assists with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university, with completed coursework comparable to the curriculum taught, or relevant experience/expertise in the subject area. Candidate must hold appropriate credentials to meet all accrediting body standards for assigned courses. Candidates must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Georgia, in good standing, and maintain current CPR certification. Extensive experience in Medical-Surgical Nursing within the past five years or more is required.
Applicants should have at least five years of clinical experience within the last seven years, with a preference for Medical-Surgical nursing. Work experience should reflect the competencies, skills, and knowledge necessary for effective instruction. Occupational experience must also align with current requirements set by the appropriate licensing boards for the instructional area. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
preferred qualifications:
A master's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university and completed courses comparable with the curriculum taught or experience/expertise in the area of curriculum taught. Candidate must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the courses assigned.