Teacher Assistant Practical Nursing - Dixie Technical College

Lab Assistant

Practical Nursing

Summary:

This is a part-time position for an industry professional who will help train students in the Practical Nursing program. This instructor must ensure that a positive, upbeat, diversified, interesting, and active learning environment occurs in labs, giving the students relevant and worthwhile experiences daily. The responsibilities include planning, organizing, and implementing an effective instructional training program in a professional learning environment that guides, encourages, and enables students to develop into industry professionals.

The position works up to 24 hours per week and pays between $30 and $36 per hour, depending upon qualifications and experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position would be assisting students with hands-on skills in the lab rather than lecturing students in the classroom.
• Lab activities will be planned and conducted in accordance with classroom syllabi, curriculum, and lesson plans
• Provide feedback regarding the effectiveness of lab activities and convergence with industry practices to full-time instructors
• Assist students in the Develop and execute active and diverse learning experiences which retain the interest of students while transmitting information and developing skills in the most effective manner, with a heavy emphasis on learning by doing, while maintaining a structured learning environment that complies with the course syllabus and course plan
• Communicate clear objectives and well-defined competencies for the program and all learning activities. Ensure classroom and lab are prepared for daily learning activities
• Observe, evaluate, and record students' performance and development and provide appropriate and helpful feedback. Notify full-time instructor when problems develop before they become critical
• Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing appropriate rules and procedures; involve full-time instructor(s)
• Maintain integrity and confidentiality in all circumstances, especially concerning student information
• Assure safety standards are used which comply with all College, local, City, State, and Federal guidelines. Adhere to FERPA requirements and guidelines
• Model a professional environment for the students in the lab
• Be an active and participative member of the program's instructional team
• Actively ensure the program follows all guidelines and conditions necessary to meet the standards of COE accreditation, if applicable
• Assist with biannual Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) meetings as requested, if applicable
• Comply with Dixie Tech Policies and Procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Active RN License Required
• 3+ years experience in industry required
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Strong communications and presentation skills
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

The State of Utah is an equal-opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability. Employees and potential employees are subject to a criminal background check and drug testing. This position is exempt under the Fair Standards Labor Act.