Instructor, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)- Part Time Adjunct (Pool Req)

SUMMARY

Teach Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) classes and participate in all related activities.

Provide leadership to the CNA instructional area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (Other duties may be assigned:)

1. Teach assigned Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) courses at the designated time and location(s), including theory and clinical skills.
2. Oversee and assist CNA students during State certification testin
4. Follow departmental curriculum and the use of approved materials that are endorsed by the department.
5. Conduct in-service meetings for part time CNA instructors.
6. Maintain required class attendance and grades records. Turn in class records (roll sheets, grade sheets and other records as required by the specific program) by specified deadlines.
7. Distribute certificates to students and meet with individual students to make appropriate recommendations for subsequent courses.
8. Consult with Program Director about any unusual academic or discipline related issues in the classroo
10. Advise part time instructors about any unusual academic or discipline related issues in the classroom.
11. Observe CNA classes, complete classroom observation forms, and recommend improvement.
12. Review CNA curriculum, update and revise as neede
13. Maintain current CNA clinical sites to support CNA progra
15. Maintain State compliance for the CNA program to include preparing for and attending CNA state audits.
16. Periodically meet with Program Director to review student evaluation forms and classroom observation forms.
17. Use departmental equipment responsibly.
18. Maintain current nursing skills and knowledg

Ancillary Tasks:

1. Interview, counsel and provide orientation to potential students as require
3. Review and approve student prerequisites for enrollment.
4. Monitor enrollment at designated sites.
5. Participate in CNA Advisory Committee Meetings.
6. Participate in program related surveys, research and staff development activities.
7. Be available to help the department with program marketing or public relations event.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

Must be a licensed RN or LVN in the state of Texas

EXPERIENCE

1 year nursing experience in a long term care facility required

Must have completed a course in teaching adults or have experience in teaching adults or supervising nurse aides

Additional nursing experience and teaching experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of basic nursing theory and skills
2. Ability to demonstrate hands-on nursing techniques and skills
3. Ability to communicate with staff and students with different academic and socio-economic backgrounds and disabilities

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

The Organization
Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location
Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate health care system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.

EEO Statement
Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator
• Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
• PO Box 667517
• Houston, TX 77266
• 713.718.8271 or [email protected]

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation and creativity.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.