Practical Nursing Instructor at Prism Career Institute – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Prism Career Institute is seeking an instructor for our Practical Nursing program. This is an excellent opportunity to use your experience as a Nurse to teach others seeking education and training.

Instructors are responsible for teaching students in our training program in classroom and hands-on lab and clinic settings, ensuring that they gain the knowledge and skills that are required for entry-level employment in their chosen field. Instructors are also responsible for sound educational practices and the academic development of each student. Instructors will also manage their classroom and clinic environments and promote a positive and engaging learning experience, provide support, tutoring and other assistance as needed. Instructors are to “model" the professional behaviors, language, and activities expected of our students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Utilize classroom and lab instruction, student assessment mechanisms, and classroom management techniques to provide an engaged classroom experience to students.
• Ensure that each student has been presented with the material to successfully meet the learning objectives of each course within a student’s program of study
• Ensure that instructional materials and equipment are ready for student use, sufficient in quantity, are properly maintained and are in working order prior to class time
• Providing clinical instruction at long-term care, sub-acute, and acute clinical sites.
• Creating a clinical environment which fosters students’ academic growth and guides their professional development.
• Participate in ongoing faculty assessment and professional development activities to ensure an active and engaged classroom experience for all students; maintain required certification and license
• Actively participate in meetings, review and analyze assessment data, compile reports, and meet academic and administrative deadlines
• Ensure campus compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory bodies’ guidelines, along with internal policies of the company
• Other duties as assigned

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Nurse (RN) (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location