COBN0371913-0000
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2026-05-03T00:00:00
Practical Nursing – Full-Time Lead Nursing Instructor (10-Month Position with Required Additional Days in July & August) PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Practical Nursing (PN) program operates on a school-year academic calendar from September through June, with program completion and preparation responsibilities extending into July and August. This is a 10-month instructional position with additional required workdays in July and August to support program completion, student needs, and preparation for the upcoming cohort. QUALIFICATIONS Current, valid Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license in New York State Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): Enrollment required Candidate does not need to be enrolled at time of hire but must enroll within an agreed-upon timeframe MSN enrollment is also a requirement of New York State Education Department (NYSED) Practical Nursing program standards Eligible for Teacher of Basic Skills in Nursing (Adult Education Certificate) Clinical experience in acute care, rehabilitation, and/or long-term care preferred Prior teaching experience preferred Current CPR certification REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Reports directly to: Coordinator of Healthcare Occupations Director of Adult Education WORK SCHEDULE & STRUCTURE This role follows a structured academic schedule aligned with a September–June school calendar, with additional required responsibilities outside of the standard instructional year. Mondays: Planning, grading, student support, and office hours Tuesdays & Wednesdays: Classroom (theory instruction) Thursdays & Fridays: Clinical and/or laboratory instruction (based on term needs School Calendar & Time Off Faculty follow a school-year schedule (September–June) Time off is provided during federal holidays, school breaks, and when the building is closed Work is aligned with student instructional schedules and program operations Flexibility Statement Planning time, office hours, and scheduling of non-instructional responsibilities may be adjusted with flexibility, provided that student learning needs, instructional requirements, and program outcomes are fully met. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE BY TERM Term 1: Long-term care clinical instruction and supervision Terms 2 & 3: Acute care clinical support, including medication administration (“med pass”) JULY & AUGUST REQUIREMENTS Although this is a 10-month position, faculty are required to work scheduled days in July and August to support: Completion of remaining instructional and clinical responsibilities Student support, remediation, and program completion activities Curriculum review, planning, and preparation for the upcoming cohort These are not full Monday–Friday work schedules, and days will be scheduled as needed based on program and student requirements. POSITION SUMMARY The Lead Nursing Instructor is responsible for classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction, ensuring students meet program outcomes and develop safe, competent nursing practice aligned with NYSED Practical Nursing standards. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Deliver theory instruction aligned with course objectives Supervise and evaluate clinical performance Prepare and manage clinical assignments and documentation review Conduct pre- and post-clinical conferences Support curriculum development and student advising Provide timely feedback and formal student evaluations Promote clinical judgment, critical thinking, and safe nursing practice PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS Serve as a professional role model for students Participate in faculty meetings and program activities Engage in ongoing professional development Maintain current knowledge in nursing practice and education Communicate student progress and concerns with program leadership Identify and report students at risk due to unsafe or unsatisfactory clinical performance Perform additional duties as assigned
Teacher
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES
Central
Fixed