ACE-Teacher-LPN

Salary placement within the posted range is based on verified, comparable professional experience and level of education.

Chesapeake Public Schools

JOB DESCRIPTION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performance of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

LPN Instructor

Department: Adult Education

Pay Grade: Teacher Scale

FLSA Status: Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs complex professional and difficult administrative work, developing and implementing curriculum and instruction of school nursing and clinical objectives; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Instructional:

• Develop and implement curriculum as assigned: Medical-Surgical Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Maternity Nursing, Pediatric Nursing Gerontologic, and Nursing Introduction to Leadership and Management.

• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and effective teaching techniques.

• Maintain current course files containing syllabi, objectives, handouts, lecture notes, assessment tools, answer keys, test analyses, and course evaluations.

• Order and or secure electronic resources, visual aids and materials according to lesson plan.

• Maintain records of student attendance, competencies and grades according to Chesapeake Public Schools policy and established program criteria.

• Evaluate student achievement on the basis of established criteria.

• Initiate student academic, clinical and attendance probationary letters.

• Serve as local Advisor for HOSA- Future Health Professionals.

Clinical:

• Assist with implementation of contracts with affiliating health agencies.

• Maintain clear oral and written communication with health agency personal concerning clinical objectives and student assignments.

• Assist with planning clinical rotation calendar.

• Assist with development of clinical objectives.

• Supervise and evaluate no more than ten students in the clinical area.

• Select and supervise learning experiences in the clinical area for students.

• Maintain daily anecdotal notes concerning student performance.

• Maintain records of student attendance.

• Maintain competency profiles of students.

• Prepare written student evaluations and conference students at regular intervals according to the department policy.

• Assist with selection and orientation of Preceptors.

With the Nursing Faculty:

• Maintain clear oral and written communication with faculty members and administrative personnel.

• Assist with the development of philosophy and objectives of the nursing program.

• Participate in developing, implementing and teaching, evaluating, and revising the curriculum.

• Assist with development of criteria for selection of nursing students within the framework of the controlling institution.

• Evaluate student achievement on the basis of established criteria.

• Initiate student academic, clinical, or attendance probationary letters;.Provide opportunities for student evaluation of teaching and program effectiveness.

• Participate in selection process of nursing students.

• Assist with the development of criteria for promotion, leave of absence, readmission, and completion of the program.

• Participate in counseling and guidance of nursing students.

• Participate in appropriate activities of the controlling institution, i.e., faculty meetings, committees, etc.

• Assist with planning and participate in graduation program.

• Participate in regular and called nursing faculty meetings and meetings at affiliating facilities.

• Administer ATI or other standardized tests.

• Performs related tasks as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree, with a major in nursing.

• Minimum of two years of current satisfactory nursing experience as a professional nurse in an acute care setting.

• Experience as a clinical teacher/instructor in a practical or professional school of nursing is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Through knowledge of the principles and methodology of nursing; through knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures.

• Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.

• Ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of ability to acquire appropriate license(s), certificate(s), and /or endorsements(s) for position as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board.

• Hold a current, unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in Virginia; Meet requirements for Virginia teaching certificate endorsed in Practical Nursing or Health and Medical Science Education and must maintain certification.

• Maintain professional competence through such activities as nursing practice, participating in continuing education programs, conferences, workshops, seminars, academic courses and professional writing.

• Hold CPR certification for health professionals. Hold membership in professional organizations. Professional liability insurance is recommended.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work environment is primarily inside, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

• This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects;

• Work requires fingering; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work.