Instructor, Professional Certificate Programs - Certified Nursing Assistant - Part-Time - CPE

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

The Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. The Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

• Provides quality and technically relevant instruction in the care of both the physical and emotional needs of patients.
• Ensures student mastery of the following learning outcomes by providing continual feedback and various methods of assessment measurements:
• Explains the legal and ethical responsibilities of a certified nursing assistant, including the importance of Resident’s Rights
• Demonstrates effective communication skills when giving and receiving a resident’s status report
• Defines infection prevention and explains the importance of Standard Precautions, hand hygiene, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in facilities
• Demonstrates how to recognize and respond to medical emergencies using Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid procedures
• Describes body systems and defines key anatomical terms
• Explains positioning and demonstrates how to safely position, transfer, and ambulate residents
• Explains personal care and demonstrates how to provide assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, oral care, and skin care
• Explains the importance of monitoring vital signs and demonstrates how to measure body temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
• Describes the importance of proper nutrition and hydration and lists the six basic nutrients
• Discusses rehabilitation and restorative care and identifies the types of residents who are in a subacute setting

Job Summary

Provides quality and technically relevant instruction in the assigned program. Follows departmental guidelines, policies, procedures and relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality and technically relevant instruction of course curriculum
• Teaches students learning strategies
• Credits teaching and instructional activities using educational equipment, manipulatives, props, and other learning aids
• Provides continual feedback and various methods of assessment measurement by ensuring student mastery of the following learning outcomes as addressed in the program’s addendum
• Assesses and records grading for all homework assignments, quizzes, and tests
• Completes paperwork associated with classroom and project management
• Participates in marketing of courses to prospective students by providing technical information regarding course content during biannual Open House events
• Assists with course and/or program evaluation and continuous improvement and resolve quiz disputes when necessary
• Maintains acceptable program quality and satisfaction scores
• Keeps Program Manager informed of any curriculum or student code of conduct issues
• Records attendance in learning management system

Required Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) within the state of Georgia from an accredited institution of higher education
• Other Required Qualifications: Current, valid and unrestricted Georgia license as an RN or LPN
• Required Experience: Five (5) years of experience in a medical setting as an RN or LPN including the completion of the Train-the-trainer workshop prior to or upon hire
• Preferred Qualifications: Must hold expert knowledge in patient care procedures, gerontology, & bedside manner. Must be comfortable with teaching in classroom and on a distance learning platform.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
• Able to motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process
• Able to review syllabus and learning outcomes the first night of class
• Able to provide sufficient time for students to complete course evaluations
• Able to respond to student inquiries in a timely manner

KNOWLEDGE

• Be familiar with all emergency procedures posted in the classroom

SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

- Standard Enhanced

Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

Other Information

• All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

Additional Resources

• https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf