Nurse Aide Adjunct

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightpoint Community College in the Greater Richmond area seeks a qualified Registered Nurse to serve as an adjunct instructor for nursing aide certification courses. The role involves teaching face‑to‑face classes that prepare students for practical nursing aide certification.

The ideal candidate has an active Virginia nursing license, at least two years of RN experience within the last five years, and experience with geriatric care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current, unrestricted Virginia license.
• At least two years of RN experience within the last five years.
• Minimum one year of long‑term care facility experience.
• Experience caring for geriatric populations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to teach day, evening, and weekend classes.
• Flexibility to work at multiple college locations.

Responsibilities

• Teach the equivalent of 7–12 credit hours per semester.
• Engage students in the learning process.
• Provide clinical supervision of students.
• Revise course and curriculum materials.
• Maintain accurate student files.
• Represent Brightpoint Community College at community events.
• Maintain positive relationships with community partners.
• Assist with agency or state government duties during emergencies as needed.
• Complete criminal background check successfully.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Job description

Nurse Aide Adjunct – Brightpoint Community College

Brightpoint Community College, a two‑year public institution serving the Greater Richmond metropolitan area, seeks a qualified Registered Nurse to serve as an adjunct instructor for nursing aide certification courses. The role involves teaching face‑to‑face classes that prepare students for practical nursing aide certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach the equivalent of 7‑12 credit hours per semester.
• Engage students in the learning process.
• Provide clinical supervision of students.
• Revise course and curriculum materials.
• Maintain accurate student files.
• Represent Brightpoint Community College at community events and professional opportunities when possible.
• Maintain positive relationships with community partners.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned, including assistance to the agency or state government during emergency declarations by the Governor.
• Successful completion and passing of a criminal background check is required.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse holding a current, unrestricted license in Virginia or a multistate licensure privilege.
• At least two years of experience as a registered nurse within the previous five years.
• At least one year of experience providing long‑term care facility services.
• Experience caring for the geriatric population.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to teach a combination of day, evening, and weekend classes.
• Flexibility to work at any of the college’s locations.
• Successful completion and passing of a criminal background check.

Additional Considerations

• Ability to use instructional technology.
• Experience teaching at the post‑secondary college level.
• Experience with Virginia BON regulation regarding Nurse Aide education programs.

Background Check Statement

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, and credit checks (relevant to employment). Selected candidates may also be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.

EEO, ADA, and E‑Verify Statements

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors. VCCS complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and ADAAA) and provides reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested. VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States; candidates will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of their identity for employment purposes.