Adjunct Instructor, Nurse Aide

The Instructor reports directly to the Vocational Nursing Program Coordinator. The duties of this position includes instruction in a classroom, lab, and clinical setting.

May be required to advises and recruit students. Continues professional development. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a Licensed Vocational Nurse or a Registered Nurse and able to practice in the State of Texas. Minimum of one (1) year long term care experience required following graduation from an approved nursing program. Must be currently employed in nursing or nursing education for the previous one (1) year.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to understand the teaching and evaluation methodologies used in the total instructional process.

Ability to work with little or no supervision.

High degree of communication skills, written and spoken.

Ability to evaluate programs and procedures.

Ability to deal with parents, students, faculty and staff in a professional manner.

Must be able to demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.

Ability to plan, schedule, and manage projects and assignments.

Ability to establish effective working relationships with others.

Ability to positively promote the campus image.

Ability to follow established college policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, speak, listen, and see. The employee is occasionally required to sit, lift, push, pull and carry objects.

Occasional Travel required. Valid Texas Drivers License with a good driving record required.

Working Conditions:

Normal classroom and lab setting. Clinical experiences are typically performed in the local nursing homes. Some hazardous conditions exist.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience, experience in public speaking, and experience using Microsoft Office Word and PowerPoint.

A desire to work as part of a team.

Salary Depends upon course load. Work Hours Schedule will vary. Part-time Quick Link for Internal Postings https://lamarpa.peopleadmin.com/postings/1130

Essential Job Functions

Essential Job Functions

Duties and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to:

1.Provides quality, innovative and evidence-based instruction. Teaches students in the classroom, clinical skills lab, and clinical affiliate facilities.

Essential Job Functions

2.Maintains academic and professional standards as established by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services.

Essential Job Functions

3.Assists in the implementation and evaluation of the curriculum.

Essential Job Functions

4.Participates in guidance and counseling of students in program appropriate content.

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5.Assists in the advising and recruiting of students.

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6.Establishes effective and professional working relationships with others.

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7.Participates in community service and continues professional and technical development.

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8.Maintains current evidence-based knowledge, clinical expertise, and safety in the subject areas related to teaching responsibility. Performs related duties as required.

Reference Letter

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