HERC of the Carolinas

• Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.   
• Registered Nurse with an active unencumbered license in North Carolina or hold a license with multistate privilege to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina.  
• Minimum of two calendar years (4000 hours) of full-time clinical experience with direct patient care as a registered nurse.  
• Teaching experience to include at least one of the following:  
  • completion of a course in teaching adults; or  
  • experience in teaching adults; or  
  • experience in supervising nurse aides.  

• Current American Heart Association BLS/CPR Certification for Healthcare Providers.  

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution  
• Teaching experience at the college level, preferably community college teaching experience.  

The Healthcare Training Instructor provides quality educational experiences to help healthcare students learn to safely care for clients within the appropriate scope of practice for the specific discipline. This position is responsible for facilitating learning for healthcare students within the classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings while teaching, reinforcing, and evaluating knowledge, skills, and abilities for satisfactory completion of specific course and program objectives.  
Since producing learning is the primary function of the college, it is the principal responsibility of each Instructor member to effectively and efficiently stimulate learning in every course. In addition, each Instructor member should provide guidance to students through their role as an advisor and in more informal ways. Each staff member is expected to participate in the governance of the college through committees and divisional meetings, through shared leadership within and across divisions, and through personal recommendations to college administrators.  
Essential Duties:  

• Delivers engaging instruction in nurse aide and other healthcare training courses in a variety of settings.  
• Provides instruction and supervises the performance of nurse aide and other healthcare training students in the class/clinical/lab setting under the general direction of the Director of Healthcare Training.    
• Facilitates student learning through effective delivery of didactic content using best practices for specific courses/programs.   
• Facilitates student learning through assisting students with applying didactic content into safe client care within applicable settings for the course/program.  
• Facilitates learning for students from diverse backgrounds including culture, ethnicity, age, gender, and ability.  
• Evaluates student performance in various settings ensuring student knowledge, skills, and abilities are satisfactory for the course/program level and maintains standards for safe client care.  
• Maintains accurate records based on the course/program needs, which may include additional record keeping beyond college specific requirements (i.e. accreditation, regulatory boards).  
• Demonstrates commitment to students' achievement of course/program objectives and outcomes.  
• Role models and exhibits professionalism, ethical behavior, honesty, and integrity.  
• Establishes and maintains a positive environment and professional relationship with students, faculty, staff, facility personnel, and external stakeholders.  
• Travels to assigned clinical/lab locations and maneuvers effectively within environments to safely monitor students and care for clients.  
• Provides instruction within the One College Model (curriculum, continuing education, workforce training) which may include day, evening, weekend, or online instruction as necessary.  
• Participates in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluations of courses/programs to improve students learning and meet institutional effectiveness initiatives and accreditation standards.  
• Facilitates students' understanding of the importance of personal and career-oriented "soft" skills and the essential role this skill development plays in achieving success in life, college, and the workplace.   
• Participates in professional development activities identified by the College and those required to maintain licensure, certification, or credentials for assigned healthcare training courses/programs.  
• Demonstrates a commitment to the community college "open door" philosophy and the comprehensive community college concept.

• Ability to use technology and perform work duties using relevant software and integrating technology in instruction and client care.  
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.  
• Excellent communication skills (listening, speaking, writing).  
• Strong human relations and interpersonal skills to interact positively and effectively with diverse populations.  
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and perform with a high level of personal and professional integrity and ethics.   
• Make safe and effective decisions during clinical rotations and in high stress situations.  
• Adaptability to provide instruction in a variety of settings or during non-traditional times.  
• Motivate and encourage students to achieve set standards to the best of their abilities.  
• Must possess a valid driver's license.  
• Ability to meet requirements/standards for all utilized clinical facilities within assigned course/program responsibilities (background check, drug screening, health requirements, etc.).  
• Must be able to meet the Technical Standards for specific healthcare programs alongside additional technical standards that may be required by clinical facilities.  
• Knowledge of the mission and purpose of the NC Community College System.  
• Ability to work well with others as part of a professional team.  

• Develop, guide, and facilitate learning experiences through knowledge, skills, and motivation.  
• Remain up to date on discipline specific and instructional technologies.  
• Maintain skill proficiency and assume responsibility for instruction of determined courses/programs utilizing current best practices.  
• Demonstrate competence in the knowledge and practice of nursing within the clinical/lab settings to guide and facilitate learning for healthcare training students in unlicensed assistive personnel courses/programs.
• Prepare adequately for all assigned class/lab/clinical experiences as evidenced by familiarity and implementation of appropriate policies/procedures/technologies for specific settings.  
• Ensure availability for all students by maintaining established student support hours, offering availability by appointment, and responding to electronic communications appropriately and promptly.   
• Provide orientation, assistance, and guidance to new students within a class.  
• Utilize approved forms of assessment, criteria, and tools specific to the course/program to evaluate student performance and provide continuity and consistency for students.  
• Grade written assignments and offer constructive feedback in a timely and consistent manner based on outlined criteria for the course/program.  
• Evaluate student performance fairly based on course/program criteria and share ongoing evaluation assessments with student in a timely and constructive manner.  
• Maintain complete and accurate student/course/program records and submit them promptly as indicated by institutional/program policies/procedures.  
• Employ classroom management skills that provide an orderly and safe learning environment for all students with the ability to apply these skills to a variety of settings as necessary (clinical, lab, etc.).  
• Maintain professional boundaries within all settings.  
• Perform other duties as assigned

About Southeastern Community College

Chartered on February 6, 1964, SCC is a public, comprehensive community college providing accessible educational, cultural, and social opportunities. Over 100 occupational and liberal arts curriculum certificates, diplomas, and degrees are offered by the college. The campus is located between Whiteville and Chadbourn in southeastern North Carolina. SCC is a one-hour drive from the historic cities of Wilmington and Fayetteville, NC, as well as the beaches of North and South Carolina.

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