Practical Nursing Clinical Instructor

TITLE: Practical Nursing Instructor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Missouri license to practice professional nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Two years professional nursing experience in clinical nursing practice administration or nursing education. (2 years of experience must be within the last 5 years and experience must include an average of 20 hours per week.)
• Missouri vocational certification (must be obtained within 3 months of appointment)
• Teaching experience preferred
• Active in professional organizations preferred

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for instruction of practical nursing classes and curriculum development to meet the standards of Carthage Technical Center DESE and the State Board of Nursing
• Provide clinical supervision of students
• Assist coordinator in development implementation and evaluation of program objectives selection for texts budget preparation updating of brochures and handbooks and keeping track of equipment inventory
• Maintain and update practical nursing library and resources
• Maintain supply and provide oversight of lab area
• Be accessible for student counseling providing time privacy and referrals as needed
• Work to promote desirable relationships with cooperating agencies and to promote positive community relationships
• Serve as a member of the practical nursing advisory board
• Work with coordinator to evaluate student progress and recommend necessary adjustment through out the program
• Assist coordinator in development implementation and evaluation of the program
• Participate in professional organizations and maintain requirements of Missouri teacher certification
• Maintain records on student progress and attendance and other information as required
• Develop and maintain up-to-date objectives lesson plans and instructional materials
• Perform such responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director or Assistant Director of the Technical Center PN Coordinator

Required Experience:

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