Practical Nursing Instructor

Savannah Technical College; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits package

Paid state holidays and leave

Job summary

Savannah Technical College is seeking a 12-month, full-time Practical Nursing Instructor for the Savannah Campus. The instructor will report to the Department Head for Practical Nursing and teach evening courses and clinical rotations across the Savannah service area.

The candidate will develop syllabi, coordinate curriculum, and participate in college committees. Minimum qualifications include a BSN, active Georgia RN license, and 3 years of RN practice. Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in a nursing program or clinical setting.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required; RN license in good standing.
• Three years of practice as a licensed RN within the last seven years.
• Proficient in MS Office; Banner proficiency preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to teach day or evening classes and coordinate clinical rotations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and teach classes, individually or as part of a team.
• Prepare lesson plans for practical nursing courses.
• Develop and coordinate curriculum.
• Conduct assessments of courses as requested.
• Evaluate course effectiveness using data from students, graduates, and employers.
• Develop yearly practical nursing budget.
• Complete internal/external reports and information requests.
• Ensure compliance with Georgia Board of Nursing standards and regulations.
• Lead and coordinate the practical nursing advisory committee.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and program goals.
• Instruct students, develop syllabi, and contribute to recruitment and job placement efforts.
• Manage adjunct faculty teaching schedules and equipment/supplies.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Assessment

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Current, unencumbered Georgia RN License

Three years RN practice within seven years

Tools

MS Office

Banner proficiency

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Practical Nursing Instructor

Agency: Savannah Technical College

Job Requisition ID: JR0000007318

Shift: Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details: COMMENSURATE WITH QUALIFICATIONS

Position

Practical Nursing Instructor - Savannah Campus

Savannah Technical College is seeking a 12-month full-time faculty position for the Practical Nursing program on the Savannah Campus.

The individual will report to the Department Head for Practical Nursing and will be responsible for program duties at the Savannah campus including teaching evening courses and clinical rotations within Savannah Technical College’s service area.

Duties

• Develop, manage, and teach classes, delivering instruction both individually and as a member of a team;
• Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for practical nursing occupational courses;
• Develop and coordinate curriculum;
• conduct assessments of all courses taught in the department as requested;
• Evaluate effectiveness of courses through student data, graduate surveys, and employer surveys;
• Develop yearly practical nursing budget;
• Complete reports and requests for information from internal and external departments and agencies;
• Ensure compliance with Georgia Board of Nursing standards, rules regulations, and expectations;
• Lead and coordinate practical nursing advisory committee for the department;
• Participate in College committees and meetings;
• Collaborate with colleagues on common curriculum areas;
• Instructing students, developing program syllabi, goals, and objectives;
• Assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts;
• Managing adjunct faculty teaching schedules;
• Order and maintain equipment and supplies;
• Advise and register health sciences students;
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences;
• Follow policies/procedures of Savannah Technical College, to include standards for student-faculty professional relationships/interaction;
• Must adhere to ANA standards of practice;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited, post-secondary institution.
• Current, unencumbered Georgia RN License in good standing.
• Three (3) years of practice as a licensed registered nurse within the preceding seven (7) years.
• Must possess strong clinical skills.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office, Word and Excel; Banner proficiency preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and proof of insurability.
• Flexible to teach day or evening classes and 12-hour clinical rotations on weekdays and/or weekends including nights at any clinical facility in the college’s service area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Must meet the Essential Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Experience utilizing a Learning Management System (LMS); experience with the Blackboard LMS platform preferred.
• Experience in the development, administration, and evaluation of academic programs, to include curriculum development, instructional methodology, planning, evaluation, budgeting, supervision, and management.
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

Physical Demands

Teaching responsibilities are typically performed in a classroom/lab environment with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling for three (3) – four (4) continuous hours at a time. The employee frequently lifts/carries objects that weigh 10lbs. or less. Clinical responsibilities are typically performed in a hospital, long term care facility, or other medical facilities and require that the employee stand/or walk for seven (7) – eight (8) hours: bend, twist, push/and or pull for three (3) – four (4) hours; and occasionally lift 50lbs. to 75lbs. per rotation. The exposure to infectious diseases, gas, or fumes is possible during clinical rotations.

Salary/Benefits

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Benefits package.

Position Contingent upon Funding and Allocation of Position

POSITION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION.

Application Deadline

Position considered open until filled.

Candidacy Requirements

Candidates must pass a criminal background check.

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

Invitation to Self-Identify For compliance activities, contact April Leavy, [e-mail], Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or [phone].

Accreditation

STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Driver’s License Requirement

Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.

Compliance with Accrediting Bodies

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies.

Faculty Credentialing

Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Accommodation Request

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government Context

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.