CNA/PCT INSTRUCTOR/COORDINATOR

Savannah Technical College is seeking a 12-month full-time faculty member to serve as a CNA/PCT Coordinator/Instructor. In addition to coordinating/instructing CNA/PCT the successful candidate may be expected to provide instruction in the general health sciences core curriculum. The faculty member will provide theory and practical instruction to a level sufficient for students to develop the skills necessary to become employed in a post-secondary Health Science program or become employed in their chosen health care profession. The position also requires the supervision of students during patient care. The CNA/ PCT Coordinator/Instructor will be responsible for the following duties:

* Ensure compliance with Georgia Department of Community Health, Division of Medicaid, Nurse Aide Training Program policies and procedures
* Develop, manage, and teach classes, delivering instruction both individually and as a member of a team
* Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for nurse aide and patient care technician courses
* Develop and coordinate curriculum; conduct assessments of all courses taught in the department as requested
* Evaluate effectiveness of courses through student data, graduate surveys, and employer surveys
* Assist with developing yearly program budget
* Complete reports and requests for information from internal and external departments and agencies
* Complete reports and requests for information from internal and external departments and agencies.
* Lead and coordinate nurse aide advisory committee for the department
* Participate in College committees and meetings
* Collaborate with colleagues on common curriculum areas
* Instruct students, developing program syllabi, goals, and objectives
* Assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts
* Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate adjunct faculty
* Manage adjunct faculty teaching schedules;
* Order and maintain equipment and supplies;
* Advise and register health sciences students;
* Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences;
* Follow policies/procedures of Savannah Technical College, to include standards for student-faculty professional relationships/interaction;
* Adhere to ANA standards of practice;
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

* Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited post-secondary institution.
* Two (2) years of nursing experience within the last seven years in the area of patient care and/or teaching.
* One (1) year of clinical experience in long term care facility (nursing home).
* Current unencumbered nursing licensure in the State of Georgia.
* Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Must possess valid driver's license and required insurability.
* Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, and customer service skills.
* Proficient in basic computer skills including, but not limited to MS Office, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
* Flexible to teach day or evening classes and 12-hour clinical rotations on weekdays and/or weekends including nights at any clinical facility in the college's service area.

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited, post-secondary institution.
* Instructor certification for CPR and First Aid preferred.
* Experience utilizing a Learning Management System (LMS); experience with the Blackboard LMS platform preferred.
* Previous teaching experience in a Nursing curriculum preferred.

Physical Demands

Teaching responsibilities are typically performed in a classroom/lab environment with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling for three (3) - four (4) continuous hours at a time. The employee frequently lift/carries objects that weigh 10lbs. or less. Clinical responsibilities are typically performed in a hospital, long term care facility, or other medical facilities and require the at the employee stand/or walk for ten (10) - twelve (12) hours; bend, twist, push/and or pull for three (3) - four (4) hours; and occasionally lift 50lbs. to 75lbs. per rotation. The exposure to infectious diseases, gas, or fumes is possible during clinical rotations. Full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes.

Salary/Benefits

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.

Application Deadline

Position considered open until filled. Candidates must pass a criminal background check and reference check. Applicants must submit an electronic application through Team Georgia Careers, and attach cover letter and resume (incomplete submissions will not be considered). Please include your annual salary for each position held.

POSITION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION.

Note: No phone inquiries please. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to personally contact each applicant. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, a representative from our college will contact you.

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Invitation to Self-Identify For compliance activities, contact Connie Clark, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or (912) 443-5485, cclark@savannahtech.edu. Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn: Connie Clark, 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405. STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver's License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver's history report for positions involving state travel.

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned

Additional Information

* Agency Logo: Requisition ID: EDU074S
* Number of Openings: 1
* Shift: Day Job

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