Nursing Instructor Job Description
Nursing instructor
provides direct classroom instruction for adults using appropriate ESL curriculum, teaching methods and materials.
Nursing Instructor Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective nursing instructor job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included nursing instructor job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Participate as a member of teaching team in preparation and presentation of learning experiences within an integrated nursing curriculum
Evaluate student learning, plan, implement, assess and revise curriculum, and utilize Blackboard to augment classes
Serve as an academic adviser for nursing students
Coordinating with Program Director and fellow faculty to maintain core curriculum at the campus level
Organize and delivery of classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction of Associate Degree in Nursing program courses
Contribute to the development and improvement of the Associate Degree in Nursing Program
Maintain posted office hours
Serve on professional committees
Participate in community service and professional development
Serve on college level committees
Nursing Instructor Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Nursing Instructor
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, UPMC, BLS, AED, ACLS, BCLS, AHA, CTC, CNE
Education for Nursing Instructor
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the nursing instructor job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Master's and Collage Degree in Nursing, Communication, Teaching, Graduate, Faculty, Education, Registered Nursing, Medical, Science, Nursing Education
Skills for Nursing Instructor
Desired skills for nursing instructor include:
Curriculum development and teaching methodology
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook
Word
Ability to apply relevant current education methodologies and techniques
Academic
Curriculum
Education programs
Teaching methods
Desired experience for nursing instructor includes:
Provide classroom instruction in field/discipline for day and/or evening classes
May teach up to 12 credit hours or 29 contact hours
Implement instructional strategies appropriate for the learner and content, differentiating instruction to meet diverse learner needs
Teach pediatric and medical-surgical nursing courses and manage related clinical experiences
Plan, supervise, and evaluate student clinical experience in assigned health care facilities
Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs
Nursing Instructor Examples
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Nursing Instructor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of nursing instructor. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for nursing instructor
- Develop and use a syllabus for each course within College and departmental guidelines
- Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods
- Regularly evaluate course to ensure that learning outcomes and assessments are appropriate/effective
- Review, evaluate, and recommend student-learning materials
- Evaluate student performance in relation to course objectives
- Initiate conferences with students encountering clinical difficulties
- Communicate objectives for student performance to the clinical facility administration and nursing staff
- Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods
- Assist with departmental strategic planning and outcomes assessment
- Participate in college/departmental professional development activities
Qualifications for nursing instructor
- Work collaboratively in a diverse learning institution
- Adhere to College policies and procedures
- Current New Jersey Registered Nursing License
- Ability to teach Pediatric and Medical-Surgical Nursing courses
- Doctoral degree preferred in Nursing from NLN-accredited institution
- Certification by the ANA in specialty area is preferred
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Nursing Instructor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a nursing instructor. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for nursing instructor
- Develop, review, and revise curriculum
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to lead students in the application of the nursing process in the classroom and in the clinical area
- Orient at appropriate clinical sites, arrange for orientation for students at these sites
- Provide leadership and communicate standards, goals, and definitions of learning outcomes and teaching requirements for the Virginia Board of Nursing (VBN), and other accrediting bodies to ensure consistent delivery of quality instruction
- Remain current in nursing practice, nursing education, and trends in community college education through professional development, further education, and/or scholarship
- Contribute to the institution through participation in program and division meetings
- Adhere to the policies of PDCCC, Virginia Community College System (VCCS), VBN and ACEN
- Complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of Continuing Education (CE) credits every two (2) years
- Teaches classroom theory for assigned courses which include course development, creation of outlines, syllabi, bibliographies, teaching materials and examinations according to school policy to insure instruction is current and relevant
- Teaching undergraduate students in the BSN program
Qualifications for nursing instructor
- Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in Virginia or compact state
- Considerable full-time work experience in the field of nursing
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience as an instructor
- Current CPR (BLS for healthcare providers) certification and documentation of all routine healthcare employee immunizations
- Ability to work well with nursing faculty, professionals, staff, and students to facilitate the optimal learning experience
- Experience with clinical simulation use in nursing education and/or willingness to learn
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Nursing Instructor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of nursing instructor. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for nursing instructor
- Regularly evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives, and inform them in a timely manner of their progress
- Maintain currency and professional development in technology and pedagogy
- Serve on College-wide committees as assigned
- Teach and mentor students
- Participate in service to the university and community
- Establish and maintain a program of scholarly activities
- Lecture, lab and clinical components of the Associate of Science in Nursing program
- Embrace and advance the Catholic, Franciscan mission of the university by ensuring that all teaching, service and scholarly responsibilities are consistent with the mission and implemented so as to achieve its goals
- Prepare instruction that reflects stated course student learning outcomes
- Construct classroom materials that support the goals of the course
Qualifications for nursing instructor
- Master's degree in Nursing from NLN-accredited institution
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, travel to all PDCCC campuses and various hospitals
- Significant teaching and/or preceptorship experience
- 2 years experience in clinical area of direct responsibility may be required depending on specialty
- Two years teaching experience in a school of nursing preferred
- Master’s degree or appropriate skill level in related field
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of nursing instructor. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for nursing instructor
- Plan, implement, and evaluate the practical nursing curriculum
- Teach CPR certification courses within the practical nursing curriculum
- Adhere to the policies and procedures of the Arizona State Board of Nursing
- Didactic instruction in a variety of nursing topics
- Supervise practical nursing students in the clinical setting, with a focus on patient safety and the student learning experience
- Maintain accurate and timely record keeping and reporting
- Prepare instructional materials, lesson plans, and classroom presentations
- Assess, evaluate, and document students’ skills and progress
- Operate a variety of standard medical equipment
- Perform special work assignments as part of the center and program team
Qualifications for nursing instructor
- A minimum of fifteen (15) college hours above an Associate Degree (Bachelors or Masters of Nursing preferred)
- MSN or BSN plus Masters degree
- MS in nursing or MS degree in a closely related field and completion of 12 credit hours of the degree requirements in a master’s or doctorate nursing program excluding thesis or professional paper
- Skilled in various instructional methods, including methods of teaching in a skills/simulation laboratory
- CNE certificate preferred
- Possess a Master’s Degree in Nursing
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Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a nursing instructor. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for nursing instructor
- Demonstrates clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of the teaching-learning process
- Assess student performance in achieving course objectives and provide formative and summative feedback related to the student's progress in a timely manner
- Remain current in the nursing field as related to teaching and professional responsibilities
- Participate in professional development activities and college service days as required for licensure and the AAUP contract
- Nursing faculty are expected to teach in day or evening courses depending on the needs of the program
- Assist with the accreditation process through active participation on 1 of 3 nursing committees
- Assists with ensuring that equipment and facilities are kept clean and in working order
- Maintain high energy level, confident, and optimistic demeanor with the ability to troubleshoot and thrive in a fast-paced virtual education environment
- Facilitate active and ongoing classroom management in the online environment
- Effectively teach didactic and clinical nursing courses and nursing aide courses for the allied health division as assigned by the college—may be assigned to any campus site
Qualifications for nursing instructor
- Two (2) years full-time-equivalent practice in a clinical setting within the last five (5) years
- Exceptional organization and communication skills are required
- MS-Nursing and current Wisconsin RN license required
- Doctorate Degree preferred for future BSN program
- Successful teaching in higher education setting preferred
- Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in field required