Clinical Instructor

We are seeking a highly qualified Clinical Instructor to join our team at Lake Land College. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching clinical courses for the Basic Nurse Assistant program.

• Teach clinical courses as assigned by the Division Chair and approved by the Vice President, following course outlines approved by the college.
• Report attendance and grades as prescribed by the institution.
• Attend faculty meetings called by the Director or other administrative officers.
• Arrive at the clinical site prior to the scheduled time, allowing time to make patient assignments.
• Consider the general and special needs of the students, assist them in meeting needs or solving problems when necessary, and seek additional help from other college services.
• Observe, support, and enforce the regulations, policies, and programs of the college, and inform the President in writing of any problem that might have a detrimental effect on the college.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner.
• Notify the appropriate Administrator well in advance of absences.
• Focus on student recruitment, retention, and success.
• Show an understanding of the community college philosophy, including its unique ties to the workforce and its district.
• Work as a member of a team.
• Participate in development activities and maintain current perspectives during clinical.
• Develop, assess, and maintain data for course and program assessment.
• Perform ongoing assessment to meet College and Program standards.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Associate degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's preferred. Illinois RN License in good standing.
• Must be a registered professional nurse with a minimum of two years of nursing experience.
• Must have successfully completed a Train the Trainer course and a Department-approved evaluator course prior to initial approval.
• Registered nurses possessing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree or higher are exempt from this requirement.
• Must also have one year of experience as a nurse in one or both of the following areas:
  • Teaching theory in an accredited nurse training program;
  • Providing nursing care, including personal care and activities of daily living, to older adults or for chronically ill adults.
• Completed Train the Trainer course.
• Completed Evaluator Workshop through IDPH.
• Current CPR card; background check required per IDPH. Must be willing to teach evening courses.