Part-Time Instructor of Nurse Assistant - School of Health Professions - Modesto Junior College

Overview

Part-Time Instructor of Nurse Assistant - School of Health Professions - Modesto Junior College ).

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Modesto Junior College

• The Hourly Range: $78.15 to $124.94
• Doctorate Range: $92.09 to $128.22
• Part Time Faculty office Hours are paid at a flat rate of $30 per hour.

Not Eligible for Benefits:
With the exception of Workers’ Compensation coverage, not eligible to participate in the District’s benefit programs.

The successful candidate will join a Nurse Assistant department that continues to create curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies geared to increase student equity. Under supervision of the Dean of Health Professions, teach Nurse Assistant students in clinical, Skills Lab and Human Simulation Lab environments in accordance with course descriptions, outlines and class schedules;

evaluate progress of students, advise students concerning educational matters, and participate in activities that strengthen student success. The Nurse Assistant Clinical Instructor may not have any other responsibilities while supervising the clinical training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants may be any licensed vocational nurse or registered nurse with no less than two years of nursing experience, of which no less than one year is in providing care and services to chronically ill or elderly patients in an acute care hospital, skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility, home care, hospice care, or other long-term care setting. Two (2) years of full-time experience as a licensed nurse, at least one (1) year of which must be in direct patient care in a nursing facility.

Within six (6) months of employment and prior to teaching a certification program, the licensed nurse shall obtain a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education courses in planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs in nursing. These must be courses approved by the Board of Registered Nursing or courses administered by an accredited educational institution. A transcript of successfully completed course(s) shall be sent to the CDPH and shall be used as a basis for approval of the qualifications of the instructor.

May be a licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse meeting the qualifications above and approved by CDPH. Determined by California State Chancellor’s Office. Click hyperlink for discipline applicable Minimum Qualifications. The District has adopted an equivalency procedure that enables consideration of applications by individuals who may not directly meet the qualifications listed above. For more information on equivalency, you may access the link below: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide proof of equivalency. Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.

• Mobility: ability to sit or stand for long periods, move about an office, and reach above and below desk level.
• Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle papers, write and take notes.
• Lifting: occasional lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Visual Requirements: close vision to read files, documents, and computer screens; ability to adjust focus frequently.
• Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak on the telephone, and communicate in person.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments; regular public contact.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Ability to serve as a professional role model to help students develop professional and ethical values and high nursing standards.
• Ability to instruct, supervise and evaluate students in…