Practical Nursing Faculty -.8FTE (evening program) - 2 positions
- Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School
- Upton, Massachusetts
- 8 hours ago
- Full Time
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Practical Nursing Faculty– 0.8 FTE (2)
This 0.8 FTE position, following the school calendar, requires implementation of a practical nursing program curriculum, the instruction of adult students in the classroom, clinical skills lab, and clinical setting, in accordance with the program philosophy, mission statement and student learning outcomes, while adhering to Practical Nursing program policies, procedures and schedule. The 0.8 FTE faculty report directly to the Practical Nursing Program Coordinator. 0.8 FTE faculty are required to work on Saturday and Sundays (days or evenings) and day/evening hours as scheduled. The ability to adapt and implement change is crucial.
Responsibilities and Duties:
1.Using the program philosophy, mission statement, program framework, student learning outcomes and program outcomes: organize, plan, implement the curriculum, and evaluate assigned nursing courses in partnership with the other nursing faculty.
2.Provide input in the development of policies and procedures for the Practical Nursing Program.
3.Assist in and be responsible for evaluating program effectiveness according to the program Systematic Plan of Evaluation.
4.Demonstrate high-level skills in intra-professional and inter-professional collaboration, teamwork, and communication.
5.Participate in developing contractual agreements with selected clinical agencies. Adheres to clinical agency policies and/or contractual agreements regarding student and faculty practice.
6.Use a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate student learning in classroom, laboratory and clinical settings as well as all domains of learning.
7.Complete faculty orientation and acts as a mentor to faculty in all areas of the curriculum plan.
8.Schedule and assist in all areas of the Practical Nursing Curriculum.
9.Participates in at least one committee within the governing organization.
10.Participate in Department and Advisory Board Meeting as a member of the faculty committee.
11.Carry out school and program policies as directed by administration and/or the Practical Nursing Coordinator.
12.Counsels and advises students regarding academic and/or clinical progress by providing thoughtful, timely and constructive feedback. Assists faculty in counseling and advising students.
13.Maintains inventory for nursing skills laboratory and classroom equipment/supplies.
14.Participates in Accreditation and MABORN compliance, and regulatory requirements.
15.Supervise assigned student clinical experiences and assist with plans for rotation of students through clinical experiences.
16.Engage in the scholarship of nursing and teaching through: professional development, maintaining clinical expertise, and maintaining professional memberships that promote nursing education.
17.Creates and maintains a collegial environment.
18.Create and maintain community and clinical partnerships that support the educational goals of the Practical Nursing Program.
19.Provide input in the preparation of the program budget.
20.Maintains a faculty clinical, lab and course workload as assigned per term.
21.Accept program responsibilities consistent with preparation and work hours as assigned by the Practical Nursing Program Coordinator.
22.Acts as designee for the Practical Nursing Coordinator.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.Faculty appointed to a Practical Nursing program shall possess an earned baccalaureate degree in nursing or earned graduate degree in nursing.
2.Certified by Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Practical Nursing (9-14).
3.Possess a minimum of two-year full-time experience in nursing, or its equivalent, within the last five years and evidence of clinical competency in the area(s) of clinical instruction:
4.Hold a current licensure in Commonwealth of Massachusetts in good standing.
5.Participation in professional development in nursing education such as certification, continuing education.
6.Possess the following academic and experiential qualifications as appropriate to the faculty member's appointment.
7.Participation in professional development in nursing education such as certification, continuing education.
8.Develop and maintain competence appropriate to teaching responsibilities including, but not limited orientation and mentoring to the nurse educator role, and knowledge of M.G.L. c. 112, §§ 74 through 81C and 244 CMR.
9.Experience in Curriculum development, use of multimedia teaching strategies, and test construction is preferred.
10.Recent teaching experience preferably with adult students within a nursing program.
11.Understanding the commitment of Practical Nurse Education.
12.Meet health standards of clinical agencies, CPR Certification, and maintain current malpractice insurance.
Compensation:
1.Based on credentials, approvals and experience, the successful candidate will be paid in accordance with the Agreement between the Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School Teachers’ Association and the Blackstone Valley Regional School District Committee.
2.All other benefits provided by the Agreement apply.
Position Type: After school/Evening Job Categories:
Classroom Teacher > Family & Consumer Science
Classroom Teacher > Health
Student Services > School Nurse
Welcome to Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School DistrictOur mission at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School - to create a positive learning community that prepares students for personal and professional success in an internationally competitive society through a fusion of rigorous vocational, technical and academic skills.
Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of the Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, ancestry, military status, disability, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition.
Job Requirements- (DO NOT APPLY THROUGH SCHOOL SPRING) - Apply via directions below:
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Job ID: 484303010
Originally Posted on: 7/7/2025