Practical Nurse Clinical Instructor

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Practical Nursing Clinical Instructor here at Las Vegas College. Come join the fun!
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Instructors will uphold the Las Vegas College commitment to operating with integrity and complying with laws, regulations, accreditation standards, policies, and our company values as they seek to help students succeed in their pursuit of an educational experience that prepares them for the workforce.
Instructors assist students in meeting their academic and career goals by providing an engaging teaching and learning environment utilizing sound pedagogical teaching strategies based on approved syllabi. Provide appropriate and effective instruction, stay current in the scholarship and practice of their discipline and teaching methodology, support academic quality standards and demonstrate a commitment to student retention and success. Instructors are responsible for helping to create and maintain a student-centered learning environment based on a culture of student learning assessment at the course, program, and institutional level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instruct assigned courses in accordance with course competencies/objectives.
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies.
• Academically coach, guide, mentor, monitor progress, and empower students to achieve optimum success.
• Provide students with academic support and advice, give referrals for additional assistance as required, tutor if necessary, and provide other assistance as needed and use technology for academic alerts and interventions.
• Teach classes based on assigned schedule and modality according to Las Vegas College faculty expectations and complete all related teaching administrative responsibilities such as attendance taking, final grade submission, etc.
• Support student retention and success with full participation in all Las Vegas College retention initiatives, fully utilizing all provided system tools.
• Demonstrate functional expertise in retention strategy solutions and social media excellence in all modalities, as appropriate.
• Manage classroom teaching conditions and environment through active instructor presence in order to promote a positive classroom environment.
• Conduct program/course curriculum assessment and evaluation duties assigned.
• Demonstrate evidence of professional growth and academic currency.
• Keep annual professional development plan updated per accreditation requirements and ensure that all faculty professional development and in-service professional development is completed, and documentation provided to the program chair.
• Meet obligations for the on-campus, off-campus, and on-line time necessary to meet their professional responsibilities for classes, laboratories, office hours, meetings, and other assignments.

Where applicable:

• Maintain valid practice certifications and licensure as appropriate for the discipline/vocation/profession.
• Maintain current health requirements as required by your program.
• Coordinates schedules with program chair, laboratory coordinator and administrative assistant in establishing laboratory schedules, classroom rotations (where appropriate), student advising and clinical rotations (where appropriate)
• Ensure related clinical supplies and equipment are up to date (Laboratory Coordinator).
• Explain and demonstrate related laboratory/practical procedures (Laboratory Coordinator).
• Arrange students' field placement and monitor students' progress (where appropriate).
• Stay current with all regional and state code changes and industry standards as it applies to the program subject matter being taught.
• May participate in other campus activities, committees, projects, graduation ceremonies, and in-service and professional development training opportunities as requested or required by Campus leadership and/or any applicable program accreditor and/or state regulatory agency.
• May assist the Academic Dean with data collection and/or reporting as required by any applicable program accreditor and/or state regulatory agency.
• The distribution of a faculty member's comprehensive assignment will vary in accordance with department, division, and/or regional needs and faculty expertise. Decisions regarding courses taught, teaching locations, and class schedule are determined by the Campus/Program Academic Leader or Dean or his/her proxy.
• Faculty may also be required to perform externship activities for their designated program. (where appropriate). Duties include:
• Review and approval of appropriate Externship site.
• Provide and orient the site as to expectations and what externship entails.
• Provide oversight of the practicum experience as needed.
• Ensure appropriate and sufficient evaluation of student achievement in the practicum experience.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Adjunct Faculty Only:

Adjunct/temporary faculty members are not guaranteed, by written agreement, a full load of teaching, advising, or coaching, institutional support, community support, or professional development support work. Adjunct faculty are employed on a term-byterm basis, and there is not an expectation of ongoing employment or employee benefits commensurate with full-time or part-time faculty status.
Must attend required faculty meetings.
Are encouraged to participate in other campus activities, committees, projects, graduation ceremonies, and in-service additional training opportunities as long as the time commitment is in adherence with HR policies.
May be-employed on a project/initiative basis to perform other academically related duties by Academic Dean/Campus Director as long as the time commitment is in adherence with HR policies.

• Education and Experience Requirements:

1. Master of Science, Nursing (MSN) from a regionally accredited college or university preferred. Bachelor of Science (BSN) accepted with Board approval waiver.
2. Active, unencumbered Nevada RN License
3. Minimum of two years’ experience as a registered nurse

Abilities:
Dependable with the ability to respond to requests for service and assistance. Ability to work in a team environment, balances team and individual responsibilities. Displays willingness to make decisions.
Ability to convey information clearly and effectively to others. This includes the ability to choose the appropriate method or methods of communication.
Ability to complete all job requirements in allotted time.
Displays and promotes high standards of ethical conduct and behaviors consistent with organizational and government standards. Represents Las Vegas College in a positive and professional manner both inside and outside the organization.
Displays an organized and result-oriented approach, and motivation to perform without extensive direction.
Displays high quality of work and level of accuracy.
Demonstrates the ability to use a creative, positive solution-oriented approach to address problems.
Job may require routinely standing, stooping, bending, lifting/pushing up to 50 lb. or exerting heavy force.
Requires work with external providers, customers or the public, work with others in a group or team.

Work Environment:
Moderate Risk: Work may involve moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions (such as working around moving parts or machines; exposure to irritants or chemicals). Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, gowns, goggles, gloves and/or shields. Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people.

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