Dixie Technical College Saint George , UT 84770
Posted 2 weeks ago
Lab Assistant
Practical Nursing
Summary:
This is a part-time position for an industry professional who will help train students in the Practical Nursing program. This instructor must ensure that a positive, upbeat, diversified, interesting, and active learning environment occurs in labs, giving the students relevant and worthwhile experiences daily. The responsibilities include planning, organizing, and implementing an effective instructional training program in a professional learning environment that guides, encourages, and enables students to develop into industry professionals.
The position works up to 24 hours per week and pays between $30 and $36 per hour, depending upon qualifications and experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This position would be assisting students with hands-on skills in the lab rather than lecturing students in the classroom.
Lab activities will be planned and conducted in accordance with classroom syllabi, curriculum, and lesson plans
Provide feedback regarding the effectiveness of lab activities and convergence with industry practices to full-time instructors
Assist students in the Develop and execute active and diverse learning experiences which retain the interest of students while transmitting information and developing skills in the most effective manner, with a heavy emphasis on learning by doing, while maintaining a structured learning environment that complies with the course syllabus and course plan
Communicate clear objectives and well-defined competencies for the program and all learning activities. Ensure classroom and lab are prepared for daily learning activities
Observe, evaluate, and record students' performance and development and provide appropriate and helpful feedback. Notify full-time instructor when problems develop before they become critical
Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing appropriate rules and procedures; involve full-time instructor(s)
Maintain integrity and confidentiality in all circumstances, especially concerning student information
Assure safety standards are used which comply with all College, local, City, State, and Federal guidelines. Adhere to FERPA requirements and guidelines
Model a professional environment for the students in the lab
Be an active and participative member of the program's instructional team
Actively ensure the program follows all guidelines and conditions necessary to meet the standards of COE accreditation, if applicable
Assist with biannual Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) meetings as requested, if applicable
Comply with Dixie Tech Policies and Procedures
Other duties as assigned
Requirements and Qualifications:
Active RN License Required
3+ years experience in industry required
High School diploma or equivalent required
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Strong communications and presentation skills
The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
The State of Utah is an equal-opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability. Employees and potential employees are subject to a criminal background check and drug testing. This position is exempt under the Fair Standards Labor Act.
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