Practical Nursing Instructor - Scranton, United States - Fortis Institute

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Job Description

Job Description

Skills/Competencies/Qualifications:

· Completion of an approved professional nursing education program.

· Experience of at least two years in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse.

· Bachelor of Science in nursing is the required to teach in practical/vocational nursing programs.

· A current active unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the state in which the program is located or multi-state privilege to practice in state.

· Previous teaching experience preferred.

· Excellent written and oral communication and analytical skills.

· Excellent teaching and classroom management skills

· Functional abilities to carry out classroom, clinical and laboratory teaching responsibilities

· Competence in clinical skills in areas of teaching

· Competent in personal computer applications: word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email.

· Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screening, required immunizations, current CPR and HIPAA certifications.

Position Summary:

Nursing faculty are professionals with the education and practice skills to prepare the next generation of nurses. Faculty is accountable to the Dean/Director of Nursing for the implementation of the approved curriculum based on the mission and philosophy of the nursing program and the College. Faculty provides students with opportunities to acquire the knowledge and practice the skills identified in course objectives using varied and appropriate teaching methods. They plan learning activities to meet program outcomes based on the standards set by policies, legal and other regulatory requirements, and acceptable practices. Faculty also participates in the program's evaluation and continuous improvement process and engages in personal professional development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Demonstrates proper respect for students, and has student-friendly manner in the conduct of class.

· Teaches to course or workshop learning objectives.

· Works effectively as part of the overall faculty team demonstrating positive interpersonal relations, collaborating with other faculty members to meet student needs, participating in faculty meetings and nursing program committees, and responding to requests from management.

· Participates in the budget process to identify resources needed to meet program outcomes.

· Participates in ongoing program evaluation activities as needed and confers with the Dean/Director of Nursing to ensure compliance with Education Affiliates and EA policies.

· Provides EA formatted syllabus that sets forth measurable grading criteria, encourages on time assignments, and includes local campus required elements.

· Provides expectations and standards for course assignments that demonstrate academic rigor in accordance with the course module.

· Maintains academic standards and course expectations throughout each course or workshop.

· Provides feedback to the student on grammar & syntax and paper format that includes title page, introduction, body, conclusion, and reference page (use of APA format?).

· Communicates with the Dean/Director of Nursing as necessary to resolve issues or concerns.

· Leads discussions and elicits information from students which demonstrate that students are learning and accomplishing the course or workshop objectives.

· Utilizes course materials effectively, demonstrates thorough knowledge of content, and incorporates real life nursing practice examples.

· Utilizes multiple teaching methods and techniques including audio/visual aids/computer technologies and group activities.

· Provides appropriate handouts and supplemental materials.

· Provides clinical instruction to students in approved health care settings, adhering to the policies of the clinical setting and the School.

· Serves as local contact for assigned and faculty developed clinical sites under the direction of the Dean/Director of Nursing.

· Implements effectively the Evolve Success Program (ESP), which includes the Evolve HESI Specialty Exams and the Elsevier Case Studies and Practice Tests, to help student prepare for the NCLEX.

· Implements effectively Kaplan Review material where utilized

· Provides feedback and develops an individualized remediation plan for any student that is not performing successfully in the Evolve Success Program (ESP).

· Provides annual documentation of continuing professional growth at the employee's expense.

· Other duties as assigned.

· Regular and reliable attendance.

Company DescriptionFortis Institute is proud of our long history of providing education to students that leads to the opportunity to learn, grow, and move into a rewarding career. We provide educational programs that are focused on assisting our graduates in obtaining employment and a lifetime of professional growth. The hard work and dedication of our employees has been a key factor in our success.

Education Affiliates is a company that takes pride in the importance we place upon our employees. Our success as a company is due to the people who work in our schools: they take care of our students and help them learn and grow into their careers while maintaining compliance with all regulatory agencies. We strive to be known as a high-quality organization which values our students above everything else.

In order to remain a leader in our industry, Education Affiliates is focused on hiring new employees who will contribute to our students' success. We look for employees who are passionate about education and our students, experts in their field, professional, compliant, energetic, and hard working. If that description fits you, I encourage you to apply for a position with our organization. We strive to offer you a rewarding profession, and the pride of working in an organization that is devoted to providing a quality education for our students.

Company Description

Fortis Institute is proud of our long history of providing education to students that leads to the opportunity to learn, grow, and move into a rewarding career. We provide educational programs that are focused on assisting our graduates in obtaining employment and a lifetime of professional growth. The hard work and dedication of our employees has been a key factor in our success.\r
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Education Affiliates is a company that takes pride in the importance we place upon our employees. Our success as a company is due to the people who work in our schools: they take care of our students and help them learn and grow into their careers while maintaining compliance with all regulatory agencies. We strive to be known as a high-quality organization which values our students above everything else.\r
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In order to remain a leader in our industry, Education Affiliates is focused on hiring new employees who will contribute to our students' success. We look for employees who are passionate about education and our students, experts in their field, professional, compliant, energetic, and hard working. If that description fits you, I encourage you to apply for a position with our organization. We strive to offer you a rewarding profession, and the pride of working in an organization that is devoted to providing a quality education for our students.