PN Nursing Instructor

Instructor, Nursing Reports to: Director of Nursing and Allied Health

Required Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse
• current and unrestricted Kansas license
• 2 years minimum experience in clinical nursing
• Current Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association
• Associate's Degree with willingness or evidence of enrollment and plan for completion of BSN program within six years from program start date OR
• Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in nursing
• 2 years recent clinical experience
• 2 years previous teaching experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with students, staff, and faculty
• Knowledge of computers and current technology

Position Summary:

To provide instruction for PN-level nursing courses to students in the Practical Nursing program, as assigned by the program director. Provide input to the Director of Nursing, and Vice President of Student and Academic Affairs relative to new course development and program redesign. Prepare students to succeed in related employment.

Essential Job Function:

• Teach an appropriate didactic and clinical load as determined by the negotiated agreement and the needs of the program
• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of the discipline of Practical Nursing
• Prepare and distribute learning syllabi containing course-level learning outcomes for each course assigned to teach
• Participate in development and monitoring of program curriculum and student outcomes/assessment
• Collaborate with nursing faculty members to prepare for class and lab instruction and show written evidence of preparation upon request
• Reinforce all lecture lessons with hands-on experiences when resources permit
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media
• Teach information, skills, and attitudes that support the learning objectives identified for each course including critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical nursing judgment
• Present enthusiastic, well prepared, organized, and clear lectures and classroom activities consistent with the course syllabus, as well as labs and clinical experiences compatible with course content
• Review, select textbooks and instructional materials for assigned courses
• Develop and maintain an environment conducive to high student learning
• Display a student-centered approach
• Verify and maintain records of student attendance, performance and inform students regularly of their performance in the course
• Conduct assessment of student performance, program review process and maintain accurate records as requested, give timely feedback on academic progress relative to quizzes, tests, homework and projects
• Serve as academic advisor for students in the program; maintain advising records
• Maintain scheduled office hours to ensure accessibility to students and colleagues
• Provide input for the departmental budget and work closely with SATC staff to ensure that all assets, materials, supplies, etc., are properly managed
• Ensure that safe and reasonable precautions are implemented to protect students, equipment, and facilities
• Work closely with other faculty, administration and staff; attend meetings, serve on committees
• Consistently demonstrate the highest levels of integrity and professionalism
• Participate in professional growth activities, certification training, and pursuing additional
• education required for this position Work effectively with healthcare representatives to ensure that current skills and techniques are
• provided in the classroom and lab settings Assist students in job placement
• Attend nurse faculty meetings, staff meeting, college committees, and college activities as
• required by college administration At the cost of the employee: o Maintain current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas o Maintain current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association o Provide annual proof of negative tuberculosis screening
• o Provide annual proof of influenza vaccine Maintain health insurance
• Support the vision, mission, and policies of Salina Area Technical College
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional physical exertion to manually lift, carry, push, pull or move objects or materials less
• than 50 pounds Generally, involves 80% sitting, 10% walking and 10% standing, however some days may
• require much more walking and standing Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching
• Requires acute hearing and speaking skills
• Requires fine dexterity to type, enter data and provide written communications
• Use of standard office equipment including computers and general office equipment
• Work is performed in a busy and noisy environment
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing
• Requires traveling to various sites
• May require evening and weekend work
• Consistency of temperament

Exemption Status:

Salary Exempt

Classification:

Faculty

Full-time or Part-time:

Full-time

Schedule:

M-F, 40 hours

• times according to the Negotiated Agreement and Clinical Schedules

Pay Rate:

To commensurate with education and experience

Benefits Eligible:

The College offers a fully paid single employee health and dental plan

• Voluntary benefit options include: o Accident, Cancer & Specified Disease, Heart & Stroke Supplemental Insurance o Flexible Spending Accounts
• Healthcare & Dependent Care o Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• o 403B Investment Plans

Additional Benefits:

o KPERS (Kansas Public Employee Retirement System is a mandatory 6% contribution) o 10 days of Personal Time Off per Academic Year o Tuition Assistance

• 9 Free Credits each for Self and Dependents per Semester Up to $3,000 Tuition Reimbursement per Calendar Year for one Degree Advancement Start date: August 2026