Nurse Aide Clinical Instructor (Part-Time Position)

PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PART-TIME JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary

Provides clinical instruction and supervision to high school students enrolled in the Nurse Aide program at Rowanty Technical Center. The Part-Time Nurse Aide Clinical Instructor works in coordination with the Nurse Aide Instructor and Rowanty Technical Center administration to supervise students during designated clinical experiences.

This is a limited, part-time assignment consisting of approximately 24 scheduled clinical days during the first semester of the school year. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide appropriate instruction, supervision, and evaluation of students participating in clinical experiences while ensuring compliance with applicable Virginia Board of Nursing requirements, school policies, clinical-site requirements, and established Nurse Aide curriculum standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reports to designated clinical locations on assigned clinical days and provides instruction and supervision for assigned Nurse Aide students.
• Provides direct supervision of students during clinical experiences in accordance with applicable Virginia Board of Nursing requirements and required student-to-instructor ratios.
• Works collaboratively with the Nurse Aide Instructor to implement established clinical objectives, competencies, and instructional expectations.
• Provides appropriate instruction, demonstration, observation, and feedback to students in the clinical environment.
• Evaluates and documents student performance and completion of required clinical competencies.
• Maintains accurate records of student attendance, clinical hours, competencies, and other required documentation.
• Ensures students follow appropriate standards for infection control, patient/resident safety, confidentiality, professional conduct, and clinical-site procedures.
• Demonstrates and reinforces current occupational competencies and accepted standards of nursing practice.
• Maintains appropriate standards of student behavior and professionalism within the clinical setting.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, patients/residents, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Ensures students comply with Rowanty Technical Center policies and procedures and the policies and procedures of assigned clinical facilities.
• Communicates student progress, concerns, safety issues, or other relevant information to the Nurse Aide Instructor and Rowanty administration in a timely manner.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relationships with students, Rowanty staff, clinical-site personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Maintains confidentiality of student and patient/resident information in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.
• Participates in orientation, coordination, or planning activities reasonably necessary to prepare for assigned clinical experiences.
• Performs other duties directly related to the clinical assignment as assigned by administration and consistent with the part-time nature of the position. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

Thorough knowledge of nursing practices and procedures applicable to Nurse Aide education and clinical experiences, including infection control, patient/resident safety, activities of daily living, communication, documentation, and appropriate care practices.  Knowledge of instructional methods and strategies appropriate for high school students and clinical education. Ability to effectively supervise, instruct, observe, and evaluate students in a health care setting.  Ability to establish a safe, professional, and respectful learning environment while maintaining appropriate standards of patient/resident care and student conduct.  Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students, instructors, school administrators, clinical-site personnel, and other stakeholders.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Holds a current, unrestricted Virginia license or multistate licensure privilege as a Registered Nurse.
• Has at least two years of experience as a Registered Nurse, including at least one year of direct client care or supervisory experience in the provision of long-term care services.
• Relevant experience may include employment in a nurse aide education program or employment in, or supervision of nursing students in, a nursing facility or unit, geriatrics unit, chronic care hospital, home care setting, or other long-term care environment.
• Previous experience providing clinical instruction or supervising nursing or Nurse Aide students is preferred.

Minimal Qualifications:

• Candidates must hold, be  eligible for, or be willing to obtain a Virginia Collegiate Professional or Technical Professional licensure with  endorsement in the applicable subject area.
• Registered Nurse
  • Holds a current, unrestricted Virginia license or multistate licensure privilege as a Registered Nurse
  • Has had at least one year of direct client care experience as a nurse

WORK SCHEDULE 

This is a part-time position consisting of approximately 24 scheduled clinical days during the school year. Work dates will correspond with the Nurse Aide program's established clinical schedule and will be coordinated in advance by Rowanty Technical Center.  The position does not follow the regular full-time teacher work calendar. Additional orientation, training, planning, or documentation may be required when reasonably necessary to fulfill the clinical assignment.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS: 

Duties are primarily performed at health care clinical sites and may occasionally be performed at Rowanty Technical Center. The position requires frequent walking and standing and the ability to perform or supervise activities associated with Nurse Aide clinical instruction.  The employee may be required to assist with movement or positioning of patients/residents, wheelchairs, and other equipment consistent with clinical responsibilities. Occasional lifting of equipment or materials weighing up to 30 pounds may be required.  The position involves regular and close interaction with high school students, patients/residents, health care professionals, clinical-site personnel, and Rowanty staff. The employee must be able to safely perform the essential functions associated with supervising students in a clinical health care environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Prince George County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or Virginia law.

ADA Statement

Prince George County Public Schools is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable federal and state law. The physical demands described in this job description represent those that an employee may be required to perform to successfully complete the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

The employee works in classroom, laboratory, clinical, and healthcare environments and may be exposed to communicable illnesses, bodily fluids, cleaning agents, and medical equipment while adhering to established safety protocols.

Regular interaction with students, parents, healthcare professionals, administrators, and community partners is expected. Confidentiality of student information must be maintained in accordance with federal and state law.

Evaluation

Performance shall be evaluated annually in accordance with the Prince George County Public Schools Teacher Performance Evaluation System and applicable School Board policies and administrative regulations.

Terms of Employment

Employment is based on the approved teacher contract, School Board policies, administrative regulations, and applicable state and federal laws.

Application Requirements

Applicants shall submit:

• Completed online application
• Letter of Interest
• Current Resume
• Three (3) professional references
• Copy of current Virginia Registered Nurse license
• Copies of applicable teaching licenses, endorsements, certifications, and official transcripts