Substitute Nursing Instructor - LVPN Program

Substitute Nursing Instructor for LVN Program with didactic and clinical components. RN licensure required.

About the Role

The instructor’s primary responsibilities are to provide active and effective learning for students in all applicable educational settings, act as professional and academic role models, and commit to student satisfaction. This includes teaching in classrooms, labs, and outside the classroom during campus and student activities. The position delivers high-quality instruction combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience, develops and implements curriculum, assesses student progress, and ensures adherence to industry standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner
• Foster and maintain an orderly, controlled, and safe environment for students in classrooms and labs
• Maintain and prepare training aids, tools, and equipment in the classroom and lab
• Maintain curriculum accuracy by keeping up to date on industry standards and practices
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessments
• Provide constructive feedback and support to students to help them achieve academic and professional success
• Identify and report on any at-risk students; create individualized success plans to mitigate attrition
• Foster relationships with students to help them meet program competency requirements
• Provide periodic and ad-hoc reporting to stakeholders
• Meet with students and education personnel to discuss instructional programs and related issues
• Provide and maintain regular, substantive interaction with students in online course components
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress
• Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation, and troubleshooting
• Present simulations, case studies, and hands-on training to reinforce learning
• Provide hands-on training in a variety of clinical procedures, techniques, and processes
• Design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles
• Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Active and unencumbered RN licensure in the state of Florida
• 3 years of clinical experience
• BSN required; MSN highly preferred
• Demonstrate and explain clinical skills accurately, answer students' questions confidently, and ensure safe, evidence-based clinical practices
• Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction
• Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices
• Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues
• Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities

Physical Demands

• Frequently (80% or more of workday):
  • Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision)
  • Communicate with students and provide direct instruction
• Occasionally (up to 50% of workday):
  • Use fine motor skills to operate personal computers, manual and electrical equipment, as well as various diagnostic or procedure equipment
• Rarely (less than 20% of workday):
  • Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with the assistance of mechanical interventions, students, or other employees
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to provide instruction in labs and demonstrate procedures
• Able and willing to:
  • Communicate, think, learn, and reason
  • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
  • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at company locations
  • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering, and category flexibility
  • Use good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
  • Work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
  • Gain, understand, and apply information and data as it relates to essential functions of the position
  • Foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

Work Environment

Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises. On campus and on site work locations include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures. This position is designated as on site or on campus to meet business needs. Travel to campus and clinical sites required.