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Edgewood College
Adjunct Instructor for CHES
Certified Nursing Assistant Program
2015-2016 Academic Year
Job Responsibilities:
The Center for Healthcare Education and Simulation (CHES) is hiring a Primary Instructor to
develop and teach in the Nursing Assistant program. The position includes course development,
classroom instruction, and clinical instruction in the Nursing Assistant program. Initial
responsibilities include collaboration with CHES staff to develop the course and prepare the
application to Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services (DHS) in order to become an approved
Certified Nurse Aide site. Once approved through DHS, responsibilities will shift to teaching.
Instruction occurs both in the classroom and in a long-term care setting. Objectives are to
develop students’ knowledge and skills followed by demonstration of competence of Nursing
Assistant practices in a long-term care setting.
Each course in the Nursing Assistant program will be120 hours. Courses will be offered during
Spring/Summer and Winterim terms and structured as 3-week courses or 6-week courses. They
may be scheduled as daytime or evening courses. The Primary Instructor is required to commit
to at least one full course annually and may be required to teach during the day, evening, or
weekend.
Primary Duties
Develop Nursing Assistant program curriculum in conjunction with CHES staff and in
accordance with standards set forth by Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services
(DHS).Assist with recruitment/identification of additional Primary Instructors for
subsequent course offerings.
Prepare for, deliver instruction, and perform other teaching-related activities.
Communicate and plan effectively with clinical site staff.
Collaborate with CHES center staff to prepare classroom/laboratory.
Maintain course effectiveness; assist in course evaluations and integrate revisions as
appropriate.
Assess student performance and advise students to aid their success.
Attend CHES center meetings as requested.
Edgewood College
Adjunct Instructor for CHES
Certified Nursing Assistant Program
2015-2016 Academic Year
Promote the Nursing Assistant program, participate in efforts to recruit and retain
students.
Participate in program evaluation and follow-up.
Maintain own certifications, licenses, and participate in professional development.
Qualifications, Required Knowledge and Skills:
Required:
Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Wisconsin.
Must have at least two years (4,160 hours) of full-time experience as a Registered Nurse.
Must have a minimum of one year (2,080 hours) of full time experience as a Registered
Nurse in a long-term care setting.
Must have completed a course in teaching adults or related coursework experience.
Examples of related coursework are coursework on supervising nurse aides,
completing a master’s program, or completing an American Heart Association
instructor training course such as CPR, ACLS, PALS, or similar.
Must meet Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services (DHS) standards as a primary
instructor of nurse aide training programs as defined in DHS 129.06(1a, c-g).
Must be able to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
Must have knowledge of assessment of student success.
Must be able to relate successfully with students and staff of diverse cultural, social and
educational backgrounds.
While not required, preferred candidates will also have a Master’s Degree in Nursing, Nursing
Education, or Education. Prior experience teaching adults or teaching in a nursing assistant
program is ideal.
Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion,
and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment, and must be willing to
contribute to the College’s strategic plan of inclusion.
Edgewood College
Adjunct Instructor for CHES
Certified Nursing Assistant Program
2015-2016 Academic Year
The candidate must demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and
skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant,
and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including
women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The candidate must
actively support the mission of the College by working with faculty, staff and students to share in
our core values - truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.
To Apply: Send current cover letter, resume, and references to:
Beth Mullikin
Executive Director, Center for Healthcare Education and Simulation
3001 W. Beltline Hwy, Ste 305
Madison, WI 53713
Phone: (608) 227-2293
Fax: (608) 227-2294
email: [email protected]
Website: www.CHESwi.org