Nurse Aide Instructor

"Prepare to be the best" is not just a saying at Clarkson College; it's part of our Mission. Every member of our team plays a vital role in preparing students to professionally provide high quality, ethical and compassionate health care services and become the best in their chosen field.

Clarkson College is currently seeking a Nurse Aide Instructor. This position will be responsible for teaching Nurse Aide Course and/or the Medication Aide Course and other Professional Development health care courses utilizing a college or state of Nebraska approved curriculum.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience required.
• Minimum of six months experience teaching nurse aide, medication aide or other related health care courses OR minimum of six months experience supervising nurse aides or nurses required.
• Associate's degree in nursing required.
• Excellent communication and instructional skills required.
• Theoretical and clinical competency required. Ability to work with a varied population of individuals required.
• Ability to multi-task while in classroom and at clinical site required.
• Proficient in use of MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel required.
• Proficient in use of classroom equipment (computer, projector, electronic bulletin board, TV and DVD player) required.
• Proficient in use of office equipment (files, duplicating machine, fax machine, telephone) required.
• Proficient in use of medical facility equipment (mechanical bed, wheelchair, patient lifts, etc.) required.
• Current State of Nebraska RN license or compact agreement state RN license required.
• Current American Heart Association certification in Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers required.
• Current valid motor vehicle operator's license required.
• Ability to meet and maintain insurability requirements as defined by the fleet automobile liability insurance carrier required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year or more experience working in a long term care facility or with a geriatric population preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Working at Clarkson College means making a commitment to teaching and developing future health care leaders. Your work will be key to the success of your co-workers as you help our students feel comfortable, prepared and confident to enter this rewarding field.