Instructional Specialist, Practical Nursing, Penn College At Wellsboro

This person will provide non-credit student instruction and/or clinical supervision in the clock-hour Practical Nursing Program and additional health care programs held at Penn College at Wellsboro.

Full-time Employee Benefits include: medical and dental insurances, retirement plans, paid time off, educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University, and more. For additional information, click here.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Required
• Master's Degree Established plan to earn a Master's Degree in Nursing by completion of third year of employment. Required
• Master's Degree in Nursing. Preferred
• Current Pennsylvania RN license. Required
• Valid Driver's License Required

EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of recent clinical nursing experience. Required
• One (1) year of long-term nursing care experience. Preferred
• Relevant teaching experience on the secondary or post-secondary level. Required

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Ability to teach in a variety of health related programs. Required
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in written form. Required
• Developed organizational skills. Required
• Must be certified in CPR at the Basic Life Support level and maintain certification throughout employment. Required
• Ability to provide instruction in subject area(s) for which hired. Required
• Functional ability with or aptitude to learn microcomputer functions. Required
• Knowledge of learning theory and classroom management techniques. Preferred
• Ability to work independently. Preferred
• Instructor Credential in CPR at the Basic Life Support level or higher. Preferred

 

Provide classroom/clinical instruction in the Penn College at Wellsboro Practical Nursing Program (both the Wellsboro and Coudersport location as needed) area in both on and off campus sites under the direction of the Coordinator.

In coordination with the Coordinator, create and maintain course materials, training manuals, curriculum, audio visual aids, lesson plans, student assignments and exams, including laboratory demonstrations and clinical assignments for the program.

Assist students to benefit from adequate clinical experiences by offering effective supervision and instruction in the clinical area, complying with the clinical sites' policies and procedures.

Uphold nursing program policies.

Maintain, organize, and prepare nursing lab area, equipment and supplies.

Provide feedback to students and assist with student and program evaluations, identifying academic and clinical problems as they surface, consulting with the Coordinator for resolution of the problems.

Maintain daily attendance records, monitoring student make up hours, assignments, quizzes, and exams.

Attend department meetings as scheduled.

Assist with scheduling, accreditation processes, health career explorations, and other program administration responsibilities as directed by the Coordinator.

Remain abreast of new developments in the health career field and in the area of instructional technology, developing new educational techniques for the classroom and lab.

Standing or walking for extended periods of time. Multiple physical positioning including full range of motion. Fine motor manual dexterity. Ability to lift not to exceed 50 lbs. Physical ability to demonstrate nursing lab procedures. Physical ability to effectively manage the instructor tasks in the clinical environment.

Based on minimum education and experience qualifications the yearly salary range is $58,000 - $68,000.

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

 

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