Remote LPN Instructor

Job Description:

The Nursing Faculty is actively engaged in course delivery and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, grading, course creation, proctoring, test review, and evaluation of assigned courses. The Nursing Faculty evaluates the performance of students and mentors’ students with a focus on student retention and LPN licensure. Serve as Clinical preceptor during clinical rotation sessions, when and if necessary.

Duties:

· Mentor students scoring at or below 74.9 in coursework and actively take student appointments for individual and group mentoring sessions

· Participate in all responsibilities of teaching courses, including student orientation, grading assignments, discussion posts, exams, and any other course assessments

· Participate in all aspects of test review for assigned courses

· Participate in all course responsibilities and assignments related to teaching, grading, assessing courses, retaining students, and contributing actively as a course instructor, whether teaching in a team or as an individual

· Grade assignments, proctor exams, review tests and engage in course delivery

· Participate in all aspects of facilitating test proctoring, test item writing, proctoring, and test review

· Create lectures, content, and materials for courses

· Work on retention and persistence of students, including calling, emailing, and reaching out to students with a focus on student retention and completion

· Participate in test reviews, standardized testing reviews, to prepare students appropriately for course success and licensure testing

· Attend pinning ceremonies and other events and activities as assigned

· Submit No Show and Administrative Withdrawal reports on time

· Submit midterm and final grades on time

· Act as mentor and role model for students in classroom and clinical, including Skills Lab and Simulation Lab; “clinical” includes skills lab, simulation lab, and long-term clinical time for anyone teaching clinical whether full-time or part-time.

· Facilitate learning of relevant course material

· Evaluate students’ academic and clinical performance

· Maintain office schedule hours for advisement and consultation

· Distribute and adhere to syllabi and course content in the Evolve Learning Management System

· Maintain accurate college course records and abide by FERPA policies

· Show evidence of professional development through activities such as continuing education, certifications, professional organizations. If outside employment in an educational or clinical setting is desired, it must not conflict with duties to MWCC or include a competing associate degree program.

· Ensure continued program quality and productivity through participation in faculty in-services and annual advisory committee meetings with clinical agency personnel and alumni

· Participate in recruitment, admission, and enrollment activities

· Foster open communication with all departments within the college to facilitate negotiations and good working relationships

· Teach course in accordance with the class schedule and course syllabi

· Conduct self in the best interest of the college at all times

· Maintain collaborative relationships with professional and health care agencies

· Represent the nursing department in relevant community functions

· Participate in activities to promote the profession of nursing

· Work with calling students and encouraging test review and preparation for PROMETRIC testing

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Communication and leadership skills

· Experience in distance education

· Expertise in course material and continuing education in the subjects taught

· Some familiarity with guidelines for accreditation by the Florida Board of Nursing and/or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

Credentials and Experience:

· A baccalaureate degree in nursing

· Evidence of current practice with a minimum of two (2) years full-time equivalent practice as a Registered nurse in a clinical setting preceding the first date of first employment as a teacher.

Special Requirements:

· Hold an unencumbered valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse.

· Must be able to bend, stoop, and lift up to 20 pounds

· Appropriate up-to-date computer/laptop with reliable internet access

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $28.00 – $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28 per week

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Medical-Surgical
• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: Remote