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Practical Nursing Instructor (FT)

SUMMARY

The Practical Nursing (PN) Instructor is responsible for instructing students, organizing curriculum content, overseeing classroom management, and maintaining accurate records for each student in the courses they teach. The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to navigate student learning systems and related instructional platforms. The individual must demonstrate strong writing and communication skills, professionalism, sound judgment, and a solid work ethic, along with the organizational ability to maintain accurate tracking systems. A high degree of confidentiality must be maintained in all aspects of the position.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Practical Nurse Instructor (On Campus Only) (Also referred to as Primary Instructor)

1. 1. Provide a syllabus for each course the Practical Nurse Instructor teaches that includes the course title, lecture/lab/clinical hour breakdown, course description, course learning objectives, method of instruction, course instructions, instructor professional bio, assessment methods, bio information on additional instructors that will participate in the delivery of the course, textbook(s) and supporting student resources, and location of the class.
   2. Develop lesson plans that include lecture and/or lab delivery methods, assignments/activities, homework and evaluation tools for assigned classes as designated by the college provided curriculum.
   3. Instruct and guide students in the classroom and/or lab learning environment, as designated by the college provided curriculum.
   4. Demonstrate procedures/processes and operate/demonstrate the use of appropriate equipment as designated by the curriculum.
   5. Grade and evaluate students' work in a timely manner and provide constructive feedback.
   6. Assist and tutor students with areas of the curriculum with which they are having difficulty.
   7. Keep accurate and up to date progress reports on students? work.
   8. Compile reports/updates on students as required.
   9. Complete student follow-up as requested, following Valley College communication protocols.
   10. Maintain a cooperative and professional learning environment.
   11. If designated for clinical work site instruction, the Practical Nurse Instructor is responsible for the supervision of students while they are at their clinical (off-site) experience as per the rules and regulations set by their program and the Ohio Board of Nursing.

Course Development

1. Conduct evaluation of course material as outlined in the Valley College Nursing program bylaws.
2. Participate in the selection of books and materials.
3. Maintain student handouts, tests, assignments, and course syllabus as directed by the Program Administrator.
4. At the conclusion of each course, faculty shall:
   1. 1. Compare the planned clinical and laboratory hours outlined in the syllabus with the actual hours delivered to students and submit the required summary to the PN Program Administrator.
      2. Provide clinical and laboratory hour data and other information to support the PN Program Administrator?s preparation of the Annual Report to the Ohio Board of Nursing or other reports, as requested.

Professional Development

1. Develop a professional development (self-development and professional growth plan)
2. Provide support documentation that demonstrates the professional development plan has been executed.
3. Attend faculty meetings and required professional development/compliance related webinars.

Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Competencies

1. Professional Communication.

2. Detail-Oriented and Organized.

3. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.

4. Ethical Conduct.

5. Confidentiality and Discretion.

6. Independent and Collaborative Work.

7. Emotional Intelligence.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but collaborates with the academics? team to support student success.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position operates within a structured academic classroom setting. The role also involves regular engagement with team members and/or students. Standard office equipment is used routinely, including?but not limited to?computers, real-time communication systems, phones, and printers. The position may perform procedures or processes and operate or demonstrate the use of appropriate equipment as designated by the curriculum. The employee must be able to:

• Remain in a stationery or mobile position for extended periods to perform job duties.
• Occasionally move, position, or adjust items such as files, office supplies, or equipment.
• Maintain sufficient visual acuity to read, review, and prepare documents.

Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered in accordance with ADA guidelines.

Travel

It may require occasional travel to a different campus site, off-site work-related locations such as clinicals sites, professional development events, or campus events.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is an exempt, full-time, salaried position. This is an onsite position. Workdays and hours may vary based on the academic term and student needs. Standard business hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Requirements: Education, Licensing, Prior Work Experience & Other

• Education: Required: Completion of an approved registered or practical nursing education program; Bachelor?s degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Licensure: Required: An active RN license or multistate license or privilege to practice that is not encumbered and meets requirements of the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Prior Work Experience: Required at least two years in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse and one additional year for a total of three years working in either nursing or patient care. (and)
• Prior teaching experience Preferred: instructional training, classroom, clinical or laboratory settings.
• An acceptable background check is required for employment.

Valley College will verify the academic, prior employment, background and licensure.

Supervisory Control

Direct Report: Practical Nursing Program Administrator.

Oversight: Campus Management.

May receive collaborative direction from campus management to support institutional goals.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. They may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.