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Nurse Aide Instructor Program Director

Position Number: 6093539
Location: Alberta, VA
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

Nurse Aide Instructor Program Director

Job Description: Southside Virginia Community College is seeking exceptional candidates for a 9-month Nurse Aide Instructor Program Director position. The nurse aide instructor, a nine-month full-time faculty member at Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC), is responsible for planning, teaching, and evaluating students in the classroom, skill lab, and clinical settings. This role contributes to delivering quality instruction aligned with the VA Board of Nursing (BON) curriculum standards for Nurse Aide and Medication Aide courses.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Follow the VA BON Curriculum for Nurse Aide and Medication Aide courses

Familiarize yourself with the SVCC faculty handbook, college catalog, and policies

Attend designated meetings as scheduled by the SVCC and Dean of Nursing Allied Health and Natural Sciences

Maintain professional competence, complete Train the Trainer for Nurse Aide Instructors and Train the Trainer for Medication Aide Instructors and update as required

Ensure compliance with VA Board of Nursing Nurse Aide and Medication Aide Program Laws and Regulations

Prepare for and conduct classroom, skill lab, and clinical rotations within specified timelines

Participate in Canvas training and other professional development activities

Plan and collaborate with DE coordinators on clinical rotation plans, assigned agencies, and student groups

Attend mandatory student orientations for classroom, skill lab, and clinical sites

Additional Job Duties related to Clinical Instruction:

Select patient assignments and plan learning experiences based on course objectives and student needs

Review clinical objectives, conduct pre/post conferences, and supervise student skill demonstrations

Ensure holistic best practices in instruction and clinical settings

Serve as a role model and resource for student clinical groups

Provide hands-on supervision and guidance using nursing process principles

Maintain accessibility to students during clinical rotations

Resolve issues calmly and promptly, reporting concerns to the program coordinator as needed

Complete student disciplinary and grievance procedures

Review and maintain accurate student attendance records, clinical performance, and skill proficiency

Additional Responsibilities:

Ensure students do not perform services without demonstrated proficiency

Attend scheduled VA BON seminars and meetings

Perform other duties as assigned

Program Coordination & Compliance:

Oversee compliance with Virginia Board of Nursing (BON) Nurse Aide and Medication Aide Program Laws and Regulations

Complete annual BON program assessments and required reports to maintain program approval and accreditation

Prepare for and participate in BON site visits every two years, ensuring all documentation and compliance requirements are met

Maintain accreditation records and ensure adherence to SVCC DE (Distance Education) program assessment requirements

Attend scheduled meetings and VA BON seminars yearly

Collaborate with clinical agencies to secure appropriate clinical placements and maintain strong site relationships

Ensure all students and faculty adhere to clinical site guidelines and complete necessary documentation

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Unrestricted RN license in Virginia (or multistate privilege).

Two years of RN experience, including one year in long-term care.

Completion of Board-approved Train-the-Trainer programs for Nurse Aide and Medication Aide Instructors.

Must possess the ability to work effectively with a culturally and educationally diverse student population

Competency in and dedication to the use of instructional technologies is required

Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources

Demonstrated teaching skills

Excellent communications skills

An understanding of the community college environment and mission

Additional Considerations:

Teaching experience at the college level

Community college teaching experience

Knowledge of VA BON regulations, nursing education, and accreditation processes.

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Experience in teaching, clinical supervision, and program coordination preferred.

Worked in a nursing home setting

For further information and to Apply: https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/83256

Background Check Statement: The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO STATEMENT: The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.