Instructor, Certified Nursing Assistant

Western Nevada College; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful campus and trails

Employer paid LTD

Health insurance options

Generous paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Western Nevada College is expanding its Nursing Program and seeking an Academic Faculty member for a 171-day, benefits-eligible contract. The role involves delivering CNA and nursing skills curricula across multiple sites, including rural locations, with travel required.

Teaching duties span classroom, lab, and clinical environments, using simulation and varied pedagogy. The position emphasizes curriculum development, cooperation with nursing leadership, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Nevada at time of hire.
• Minimum BSN and four years of clinical experience in acute care.
• Teaching experience in nursing education preferred.
• Willingness to travel to multiple sites including rural locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead CNA and basic nursing skills instruction across classroom, lab, and clinical settings.
• Collaborate with CNA Coordinator and nursing faculty on curriculum and assessments.
• Prepare and deliver lectures, labs, and simulations using varied teaching methods.
• Teach clinical rotations and supervise students in lab and clinical environments.
• Participate in program assessment, faculty meetings, and service activities.

Skills

RN licensure (Nevada)

BSN degree

Teaching experience

iTrainer certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)

Master’s degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Academic Faculty Contract, 171-day, Benefits Eligible. Non tenure track. The position is being filled through an emergency appointment. Appointment to the role on a permanent basis is contingent upon meeting additional recruitment requirements. Western Nevada College (WNC) is expanding its Nursing Program to serve communities across its service region, as well as evolving its existing curriculum to meet the changing healthcare and educational environment. These initiatives offer faculty the opportunity to help shape and deliver innovative, responsive nursing education. Faculty in this position will support instruction across multiple sites, including rural locations, and contribute to ongoing curriculum development and adaptation. Teaching assignments, modalities, and primary work locations are based on program needs and are subject to change over time. Faculty may be reassigned or relocated within the service region. Flexibility in work location and teaching assignments, to include high school dual enrollment, is a requirement of this position. Travel is required for this position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assume a leadership role in the delivery of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and basic nursing skills curriculum in the classroom, laboratory and clinical environments
• Collaborate with the CNA Coordinator and other nursing faculty in the instruction of the certified nursing assistant and basic nursing skills and other related nursing content
• Prepare and present lecture/discussion and laboratory learning experiences which incorporate active and alternative teaching methodologies
• Participate in traditional and/or non-traditional classroom/laboratory settings and web-based courses as assigned; work with current faculty to utilize simulation learning and evaluation activities
• Teach a variety of clinical rotations in the Associate of Applied Science nursing program as needed.
• Correct assignments, quizzes, examinations and care plans in a timely manner, using the agreed-upon grading policy
• Educate and supervise students in laboratory and clinical settings (days, evenings, nights and weekends) in Carson City, Reno, and rural sites as assigned
• Participate in nursing faculty committee meetings, college wide/departmental meetings and professional development activities
• Participate in community service activities
• Participate in program review and academic program assessment
• Perform all responsibilities set forth in Board of Regents Handbook. Title 2, Chapter 4, Section 4.4.2., Standards for Recommending Appointment with Tenure
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Perform at a level that reflects scholarship and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices
• Complete tasks in a timely manner and be self-directed after initial orientation to assignments
• Maintain professional performance that reflects scholarship and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices
• Perform safely in a latex environment

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of aBachelor‘s degree in nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited college or university; AND a minimum of four years of clinicalexperiencesin an acute care setting.
• A combination of academic teaching and clinic practice experience may be substituted for the years of experience requirement.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience working as a nursing assistant.
• Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Nevada at the time of hire and in good standing.
• Active iTrainer certification from the Nevada State Board of Nursing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing
• Experience with rural and/or tribal populations
• Bilingual Spanish/English College classroom and/or clinical teaching, curriculum development, instructional design, and laboratory simulation and supervision

Department Contact Information

Lisa Castillo, Administrative Assistant 4, Nursing and Allied Health: [e-mail] or 775-445-4425

Audrey Auer, Nursing Director: [e-mail] or 775-445-3295

Minimum Starting Salary

The minimum of the placement range for this position is $67,812. The salary grade is based on the selected candidate's level of academic preparation: COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMIC SALARY GRADES. The selected candidate will be placed at or above the minimum based on years of related, professional experience. WNC's placement range falls within the NSHE salary schedule: ACADEMIC SALARY SCHEDULE-COMMUNITY COLLEGES.

Retirement – NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA)

All faculty and professional staff working at least half-time equivalent must participate in the NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA) as a condition of employment.

The current contribution rate is 19.25%.

Your contribution is matched by the College at 19.25%.

Your contributions are made by pre-tax salary reduction and you are 100% vested from your first day.

You choose how to invest your own and NSHE’s contributions.

The plan administrator provides dedicated financial consultants that are available to assist you in your investment deliberations.

NSHE provides participants with a three-tiered investment line-up that provides investment options for everyone, from the less engaged investor to the investor who prefers to more actively manage their retirement savings.

The tiered structure provides a simplified investment selection process, allowing you to make your decision based on your investment expertise and comfort level.

See Your Retirement Benefits for additional information.

Faculty and staff who have previously participated in the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) may be required to continue participation in PERS.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) does not participate in the federal Social Security System but does contribute to the federal Medicare program. This means that while you are employed by NSHE neither you nor NSHE contribute to Social Security and you do not earn a Social Security benefit.

Perks of Working at WNC

Beautiful campus located along numerous biking and walking trails Voluntary supplemental retirement plans, both pre-tax and Roth options available (403b, 457b plans) Employer paid Long Term Disability (LTD) Program Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance Generous annual leave (A contract), sick leave (A & B contract), 12 paid holidays - Faculty Benefits The WNC Fitness Center offers Faculty and Staff membership WNC Fitness Center ComPsych our Employee Assistance Program offers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff Discounted WNC Staff rates for our Child Development Center which has received Four Star Recognition from the Nevada Silver Star Quality Rating and Improvement System Voluntary benefits including accident, disability, legal services, and more – Voluntary Benefits An administrative faculty senate represents full-time, administrative faculty Free parking and plenty of it! No State income tax! Education Benefits for Faculty Employees and Family Members WNC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and their qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Qualified dependents of faculty can take unlimited credits per semester. More information can be found in the Board of Regents Handbook. Exempt Yes Full-Time Equivalent100.0% Required Attachment(s) Resume 3 Professional References

Required Attachment(s)

Resume 3 Professional References

Contractual Details

Notwithstanding any provision of the NSHE Code to the contrary, this contract is a temporary contract only and the employee is not entitled to or guaranteed additional employment contracts in the future. Pursuant to the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 41, 2., c., temporary full-time faculty are not entitled to the notice of nonreappointment and notice of termination provisions in Title 2, Chapter 5, Section 5.9. In the best judgment of the appointing authority this temporary employment appointment may be terminated with 30 days' notice, which may include accrued annual leave pursuant to Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 20, paragraph 3. This posting is open until