PD-CNA-MA Instructor - Evenings

Nebraska Methodist Health System; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is hiring an Adjunct Instructor for the Nursing Assistant Certificate Course. This position requires an Associate's degree in Nursing and a valid Nebraska RN License. The instructor will create a positive learning environment and engage students during classes held one evening per week.

The role also involves maintaining classroom standards, recording attendance, and participating in team meetings. Teaching experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of nursing experience required.
• 1+ years of teaching experience preferred.
• Current valid Nebraska RN License or temporary permit required.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive learning environment.
• Establish rapport with students and employees.
• Teach and maintain curriculum.
• Record attendance and evaluations.
• Participate in team meetings.

Skills

Computer knowledge and use of technology for teaching

Excellent communication skills

Exceptional customer service skills

Professional image

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Adjunct Instructor – Nursing Assistant Certificate Course

Location: Methodist College, 720 N. 87th St., Omaha, NE. Work Schedule: One evening per week, 5:00pm–10:00pm.

Job Summary

While adhering to the mission and values of the College, the Adjunct Instructor will provide a learning environment and experiences to prepare learners for their future role in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive learning environment within the classroom, lab, and clinical setting and encourage maximum student participation.
• Establish positive rapport with students and employees.
• Utilize and follow the curriculum and resources provided.
• Teach evening and weekends; daytime schedules may also be available.
• Maintain equipment to ensure proper working condition.
• Record and forward attendance, testing, and evaluation materials to the appropriate contacts within the Division of Professional Development.
• Ensure classroom, lab spaces, and supplies are orderly.
• Be willing to train and teach in all educational roles within the department as needed (e.g., Nursing Assistant Instructor, Medication Aide Instructor, Nursing Assistant State Tester, RN Refresher Instructor).
• Answer phones, triage calls, and field questions as needed.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Copy and scan program materials.
• Assist with skills sign off and evaluations to ensure students are competent in all required areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Director of Professional Development.

Job Requirements

Education

• Associate’s degree in Nursing (ASN) or RN diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred.

Experience

• 1 or more years teaching experience preferred.
• 1 or more years nursing experience required.

License/Certifications

• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
• Current valid Nebraska Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license to work in Nebraska, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Computer knowledge and use of technology for the didactic portion of courses.
• Excellent communication, reading, writing skills.
• Exceptional customer service and supportive relationship skills essential.
• Professional image and customer service skills.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Light work – exerting up to 20 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Occasionally performed (1%–33%): balancing, climbing, carrying, crawling, crouching, distinguish colors, kneeling, lifting, pulling/pushing, reaching, standing, stooping/bending, twisting, walking.
• Frequently performed (34%–66%): hearing, repetitive motions, seeing/visual, speaking/talking.
• Constantly performed (67%–100%): fingering/ touching, grasping, keyboarding/typing, sitting.

Job Hazards

• Biological agents (primary airborne and bloodborne viruses) – jobs with patient contact.
• Blood or body fluid (BBF).
• Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) – more than ordinary office environment.
• Equipment/machinery/tools.
• Explosives (pressurized gas).
• Electrical shock/static.
• Radiation (Alpha, Beta, Gamma).
• Radiation non-ionizing (ultraviolet, visible light, infrared, microwaves).
• Chemical agents (toxic, corrosive, flammable, latex).
• Mechanical moving parts/vibrations.
• Other hazards described above are not related.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.