Nurse Aide/Nursing Faculty

Nurse Aide/Nursing Faculty

Patrick Henry Community College (PHCC) is a comprehensive two-year college of the Virginia Community College System, serving the City of Martinsville and the counties of Henry and Patrick. PHCC serves approximately 3,500 credit and almost 2,700 non-credit students annually and, consistently ranks among the top ten “Most Tech-Savvy” community colleges in the country by the Center for Digital Education. It is one of the nation’s 82 “Achieving the Dream” Leader Colleges. The college offers transfer programs, in addition to career-track and certification programs, and serves more than 200 employers through workforce development. It is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

Position Summary:
PHCC is seeking a full-time 9-month nursing instructor. Instructional assignments include classroom, laboratory, and the clinical setting. This instructor will serve as the Nurse Aide Program Coordinator and Primary Nurse Aide Instructor. In addition, the instructor will teach other nursing and health courses as assigned. Full-time faculty are required to teach 12-15 credit hours per semester and may be required to teach various courses within the designated discipline/field of study. Full-time faculty members will also serve as faculty advisors, serve on department/division/campus/college committees, participate in curriculum development, and other responsibilities as assigned. The nurse aide program is an approved Virginia Board of Nursing Nurse Aide Educational program and hence complies with all Regulations for Nurse Aide Education Programs 18 VAC 90-26-10 et seq. The nursing programs are conditionally approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing and comply with regulations 18VAC 90-27-10 et seq. This is a 9-month faculty position to begin August 16, 2021

Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution required by start date; must hold a current Registered Nursing license or have multistate licensure privilege to practice nursing in Virginia as Registered Nurse without any disciplinary action that currently restricts practice; 

Must have two years of experience as a registered nurse within the previous five years and at least one year of experience in the provision of long-term care facility services. Such experience may include, but not be limited to, employment in a nurse aide education program or employment in or supervision of nursing students in a nursing facility or unit, geriatrics department, chronic care hospital, home care or other long-term care setting. Experience should include varied responsibilities, such as direct client care, supervision, and education.
Candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to teach a combination of day, evening, and weekend, hybrid, and/or online classes, skills laboratory, and conduct clinical. Candidate should be familiar with utilizing computer and other technologies for instruction.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution required by start date; must hold a current Registered Nursing license or have multistate licensure privilege to practice nursing in Virginia as Registered Nurse without any disciplinary action that currently restricts practice; 

Must have two years of experience as a registered nurse within the previous five years and at least one year of experience in the provision of long-term care facility services. Such experience may include, but not be limited to, employment in a nurse aide education program or employment in or supervision of nursing students in a nursing facility or unit, geriatrics department, chronic care hospital, home care or other long-term care setting. Experience should include varied responsibilities, such as direct client care, supervision, and education. 

Candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to teach a combination of day, evening, and weekend, hybrid, and/or online classes, skills laboratory, and conduct clinical. Candidate should be familiar with utilizing computer and other technologies for instruction.

Required Travel: Within service region to instructional/clinical sites primarily.
Posting Number: FAC_160P

Please apply online at https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/32384

Special Instructions to Applicants
Selected applicant must pass a criminal records background check. 

Nursing faculty are required to maintain current American Heart Association BLS certification, receive yearly Tuberculosis screening, and provide proof of current immunizations. 

Nursing faculty may be required to don PPE during instructional periods in all settings and may be required to be tested for COVID19 as directed by clinical agencies. 

Documents verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States must be presented upon employment. 

Prior to being assigned to teach the nurse aide education program, all instructional personnel shall demonstrate competence to teach adults by one of the following (18VAC90-26-30 D.): 1. Satisfactory completion of a course in teaching adults that includes: a. Basic principles of adult learning; b. Teaching methods and tools for adult learners; and c. Evaluation strategies and measurement tools for assessing the learning outcomes; or 2. Have experience in teaching adults or high school students.

Candidates who do not have concept-based curriculum experience must participate in available continuing education.
Candidates may be required to participate in professional development for instructional technology, core content/subject matter development, and other related opportunities.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

ADA Statement
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.