Instructor – Medicaid Nurse Aide (MNA) and Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA)

Lexington Faculty Full-time

Pay

Salary Range: $4,098–$5,500 per month

Schedule

• 12-month contract term
• 37.5 standard hours per week
• On-site work location
• Exempt FLSA status

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation and sick time
• Work-life balance support
• 9.5 paid holidays
• 2 weeks institutional closing pay (last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

About the role

Bluegrass Community and Technical College is seeking a qualified applicant for a full-time, 12-month faculty position in the Nurse Aide program at all BCTC campus locations, including Workforce Solutions. Faculty will primarily teach State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) and Medication Aide classes in addition to proctoring and evaluating the SRNA performance exam. This role may provide instruction in the didactic, laboratory, and clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Participate in instructional presentation and delivery; planning and designing of instructional programs, instructional evaluation, and assessment
• Assist in the design and update of course syllabi, curriculum review, revision, and development
• Incorporate the latest instructional technologies and interactive learning technologies in course delivery
• Assume a participative role in supporting and promoting the mission, goals, and objectives of the college
• Teach State Registered Nurse Aide and Medication Aide classes in the didactic, laboratory, and clinical settings
• Proctor and evaluate the SRNA performance exam in the BCTC KNAT Testing Center
• Help recruit students for the program
• Advise students who are in the program
• Monitor and improve student retention
• Provide quality customer service to students, faculty, and staff
• Participate in faculty committees
• Perform other activities and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Kentucky
• 2 years RN experience
• At least 1 year RN experience working in a long-term care facility

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills; high attention to detail; independent; self-motivated; able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to communicate with many individuals at all levels throughout the internal college environment and external business and community partners, representing yourself professionally and courteously
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
• Ability to multi-task, work under deadlines, and prioritize projects to meet deadlines with high levels of efficiency and accuracy

Skills

• Demonstrated evidence of a career that includes flexibility and willingness to change; open-mindedness, fairness, and the ability to see multiple perspectives
• Willingness to take risks and accept responsibility for professional and personal growth
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Stay abreast of current nursing practice and incorporate as appropriate into student learning