LPN Instructor

Date: Upon Hire

Schedule: Follows the LPN calendar within the DTA contract

Pay Rate: Salary in accordance with the D.T.A. salary schedule

Job Summary: The LPN Instructor will work cooperatively and collaboratively under the direction of the Program Administrator to educate and train future Practical Nurses in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings. The instructor will participate in the development and implementation of the Practical Nurse curriculum, create lesson plans, evaluate student performance, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with nursing regulations. In this role, the instructor will serve as both educator and mentor, preparing students for the NCLEX-PN examination and licensure.

Qualifications:

Holds a current unencumbered Massachusetts Registered Nurse license • Possess an earned Bachelor's Degree in Nursing • Possess a minimum of two years full-time nursing experience, or its equivalent, within the last five years and evidence of clinical competence in the area of clinical instruction. • Maintains expertise appropriate to instructional responsibilities. • Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, including M.G.L.c. 112 74-81C and244 CMR

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Incorporates the mission, philosophy and objectives of the program in the curriculum.

2. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Program policies.

3. Participates in curriculum design, evaluation of program outcomes, and student learning outcomes.

4. Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all components of the Practical Nurse program Systematic Plan of Evaluation.

5. Acts as a student advisor, providing counseling regarding academic and clinical performance.

6. Provides recommendations to the budget of the Practical Nursing Program.

7. Participates in the governance of the Parent Institution and in accordance with the standards and criteria of the Accrediting Agency, as requested by the Superintendent-Director and Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN), based on faculty expertise and/or experience.

8. Participates in Advisory Board Committee meetings.

9. Provides academic assistance to students 1 hour each week on campus, outside of scheduled class time.

10. Assists the Program Administrator with placement plans for student clinical experiences.

11. Meets with the clinical agency staff, prior to and at the conclusion of each clinical experience, documenting these meetings on provided forms.

12. Submits all student documentation, grades, and evaluation in a timely manner as directed.

13. Participates in the preparation of required reports for the Board of Registration in Nursing, Accrediting Agencies, and other governmental agencies.

14. Engage in ongoing professional development activities, including dementia training, continuing education, and professional certification.

Collaboration and Program Participation

• Contributes to the overall functioning of the program in accordance with the program policies and procedures.
• Participates and contributes in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Program.
• Collaborates with program administrator and faculty to maintain and enhance program quality and educational standards through; curriculum design and revision; integration of theory and practice across all courses, and evaluation of program philosophy, objectives, and learning experiences.
• Participates and assists with student admission criteria and student selection.
• Serves as a student advisor, to provide guidance and support regrading academic progress, clinical experiences, and to ensure successful completion of program student outcomes and readiness for professional practice and providing referrals as needed or requested.
• Facilitates and participates in decisions regarding student progression, probation, graduation, or dismissal.
• Assists in maintaining program resources, including ordering and inventorying equipment and supplies.
• Evaluates and recommends textbooks, reference materials, and instructional aids.
• Maintains accurate student attendance and performance records.

Instructional Planning & Delivery

1. Plans, prepares, and delivers engaging classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction.

2. Utilizes a variety of teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs and promote achievement of course and program outcomes.

3. Develops and revises course syllabi, lesson plans, and learning objectives.

4. Facilitates and coordinates clinical conferences and evaluations.

5. Supervises students in clinical and laboratory settings, ensuring safe and effective practice.

6. Assists the Program Administrator in coordinating clinical placements, rotations, and experiences in collaboration with agency educator, unit managers and staff.

7. Fosters a supportive, respectful, and safe learning environment conducive to student success.

8. Assists students in connecting classroom theory to clinical application.

Evaluation & Assessment

1. Continuously assesses and improves the teaching and learning process to support student success.

2. Develops, administers, grades and analyzes all exams, and other assessments to measure student learning.

3. Observes, documents, and evaluates student progress in both academic and clinical settings through formative & summative tools.

Other Functions: Other duties as assigned

Qualifications for the Position

• Holds a current unencumbered Massachusetts Registered Nurse license
• Possess an earned Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Possess a minimum of two years full-time nursing experience, or its equivalent, within the last five years and evidence of clinical competence in the area of clinical instruction.
• Maintains expertise appropriate to instructional responsibilities.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, including M.G.L.c. 112 74-81C and244 CMR.

Conditions of Employment

• Favorable CORi/SORi results
• Favorable Fingerprints
• Valid Drivers License

Physical Demands

Extensive computer use with repetitive hand movement (typing), frequent communication, and occasional lifting or moving office files or materials up to 20-30 pounds. Standing/sitting, bending, and walking for long periods of time, 4-6 hours

Statement of Non-Discrimination

The Greater Fall River Vocational School District, Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, does not discriminate against any student, employee, applicant or any invitee on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability, in any

aspects of employment and education.