Part Time Tutor, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

Part Time Tutor, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

Company: Monroe Community College

Job Location: Rochester, 14623

Category: Tutors and Learning Resources

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Company Description:

Monroe Community College is a unit of the State University of New York (SUNY) and is one of only nineteen community colleges across North America selected for board membership in the League for Innovation in the Community College. Founded in 1961, MCC prides itself on providing an affordable, quality education for more than 8,500 students in the Rochester area. MCC is a large institution offering over 100 programs across two main campuses, two specialized centers, and various community sites.

Monroe Community College expects and upholds equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging in our educational programs, policies, campus life, employment, and community involvement. We believe diversity enriches our lives and leads to understanding and appreciating our differences and commonalities. To achieve academic and institutional excellence, we actively recruit, engage, and retain students, faculty, staff, and community partners who represent the diversity of our region, nation, and world. MCC embraces inclusion and diversity, offering activities and programs to enhance the personal and professional development of faculty, staff, and students. The College welcomes candidates committed to MCC's mission of access, academic excellence, and a desire to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.

Job Description:

Function of Position:

The LPN Tutor assists MCC LPN Students with learning content and help them think critically and apply content to prepare students for success in the classroom, skills lab, and clinical sites. Provide accurate and timely student-centered feedback. Collaborate with faculty to develop nursing support materials and enhance student outcomes

This position reports to the LPN Program Coordinator and requires working occasional evenings.

Primary Functions:

• Meet with students individually and in small groups to reinforce and assist students with understanding content taught in the LPN nursing courses
• Help students apply nursing concepts and think critically about course content and how it applies on exams, in lab, and clinical sites
• Use available assessments and student input to target student areas of need. Adapt tutoring methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and abilities
• Motivate, support, and empower students to expand their subject area of confidence and assist them in defining academic success and monitoring progress
• Utilize the learning management system and tools to work remotely when necessary
• Help students identify and address barriers to their education
• Maintain detailed student records and notes of attendance and participation
• Develop content-related tutoring materials
• Monitor and respond to student inquiries, such as emails and phone calls within a reasonable timeframe
• Refer students to appropriate resources
• Other duties as assigned

Secondary Functions:

• Assist in the LPN Classroom and Skills lab on an as needed basis
• Assist LPN Coordinator in tracking student success

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• Earned bachelor's degree in nursing, or hold an associates degree in nursing and be enrolled in and actively pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in nursing from a regionally accredited higher education institution
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience working with a diverse group of students, faculty, and healthcare professionals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned Master's degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution
• Knowledge of NYS Professional Certification process, INB Banner System and Self-Service Banner
• Teaching experience
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

Additional Information:

Salary: Hourly wage is $30-$40/hr. depending on experience and credentials

The physical demands and working conditions listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands of Position: Moving about while instructing and demonstrating skills to students; reaching, pulling, and pushing while demonstrating while using medical equipment; able to do repetitive tasks; remain stationary at a desk while typing; teaching in a medical facility setting for extended periods.

Working Conditions: Classroom and Lab environment

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short term, temporary basis.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants must apply online and create an account by clicking on the APPLY NOW tab below. Returning applicants may login to their Monroe Community College Careers Account to apply for this position. See the FAQ page for guidance using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.

Applicants MUST submit the following documents* to be considered for this position:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcript

*Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing your foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S