Teacher Assistant Practical Nursing

Job Description

Lab Assistant

Practical Nursing

Summary:

This is a part-time position for an industry professional who will help train students in the Practical Nursing program. This instructor must ensure that a positive, upbeat, diversified, interesting, and active learning environment occurs in labs, giving the students relevant and worthwhile experiences daily. The responsibilities include planning, organizing, and implementing an effective instructional training program in a professional learning environment that guides, encourages, and enables students to develop into industry professionals.

The position works up to 24 hours per week and pays between $30 and $36 per hour, depending upon qualifications and experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position would be assisting students with hands-on skills in the lab rather than lecturing students in the classroom.

Lab activities will be planned and conducted in accordance with classroom syllabi, curriculum, and lesson plans

Provide feedback regarding the effectiveness of lab activities and convergence with industry practices to full-time instructors

Assist students in the Develop and execute active and diverse learning experiences which retain the interest of students while transmitting information and developing skills in the most effective manner, with a heavy emphasis on learning by doing, while maintaining a structured learning environment that complies with the course syllabus and course plan

Communicate clear objectives and well-defined competencies for the program and all learning activities. Ensure classroom and lab are prepared for daily learning activities

Observe, evaluate, and record students' performance and development and provide appropriate and helpful feedback. Notify full-time instructor when problems develop before they become critical

Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing appropriate rules and procedures; involve full-time instructor(s)

Maintain integrity and confidentiality in all circumstances, especially concerning student information

Assure safety standards are used which comply with all College, local, City, State, and Federal guidelines. Adhere to FERPA requirements and guidelines

Model a professional environment for the students in the lab

Be an active and participative member of the program's instructional team

Actively ensure the program follows all guidelines and conditions necessary to meet the standards of COE accreditation, if applicable

Assist with biannual Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) meetings as requested, if applicable

Comply with Dixie Tech Policies and Procedures

Other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications:

Active RN License Required

3+ years experience in industry required

High School diploma or equivalent required

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Strong communications and presentation skills

The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

The State of Utah is an equal-opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability. Employees and potential employees are subject to a criminal background check and drug testing. This position is exempt under the Fair Standards Labor Act.

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