"Vocational Nursing Instructors"

Position Summary

The Allied Health Department is hiring for two full-time Vocational Nursing Instructors. These are twelve-month positions that is responsible for classroom and clinical instruction and evaluation in an integrated curriculum. This position is benefits eligible. For more information on Victoria College's excellent benefits package, click the benefits tab.

About Our Institution

Victoria College (VC) is a vital public community college located in Victoria, Texas and has been a respected community partner in the Crossroads region since 1925 and continues to offer quality, affordable educational opportunities to help our students achieve their dreams. VC offers a variety of high-quality associate's degrees and transfer programs, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. The college fosters a close-knit community, serving approximately 7,100 students across diverse backgrounds and learning styles, including full-time, part-time, online, veterans, and adult learners. VC features five academic divisions:

• Academic Support & Student Success
• Allied Health
• Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
• Career & Technical Education
• College Access and Community Partnerships
• Science, Mathematics, Engineering, & Physical Education

Additionally, VC offers various programs through the Academy of Lifelong Learning, catering to the educational needs of the community.

Living in the Area

Victoria, a charming city with a population of around 67,000, provides a welcoming and affordable environment. Residents enjoy a variety of benefits, including diverse culinary experiences, a rich cultural scene with museums and art galleries, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Victoria boasts over 50 parks and green spaces, including Riverside Park and Spring Creek Greenway, offering scenic walking and biking trails. The city is well-connected with regional transportation networks, including Victoria Regional Airport and multiple bus services. Victoria's cost of living is significantly lower than the national average, making it an attractive option for students and families alike.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Team classroom teaching, supervising students in clinical practice settings and instructional labs;
2. Assisting in curriculum evaluation and revision;
3. Committee work, advising and counseling students;
4. Sharing ongoing efforts to recruit and retain students;
5. Attend meetings at other VC campuses;
6. Other duties as necessary.
7. This position will access student records at times and will follow all FERPA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution
• Bachelors' Degree preferred
• Current unencumbered Texas Registered Professional Nursing license required
• A minimum of three years of nursing clinical experience required, preferably in adult medical-surgical nursing and pediatric and/or maternity nursing
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn advanced computer skills
• On-line course development experience or willingness to learn
• Discretionary judgment regarding confidential information
• Ability to accomplish basic business tasks, meet deadlines, and ability to learn and interpret policies and procedures
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with diverse groups

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle controls, key pads, etc.
• Will be required to sit and reach with hands and arms
• Will be required to stand and walk for a minimum of 6-8 hours during clinical or nursing lab (may include up to a consecutive 12 hour shift)
• Requires some stooping, lifting and moving during patient clinical demonstrations
• The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 15-20 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, some color vision, and the ability to adjust focus from documents to computer screen.
• Hearing of light to moderate sound is required by this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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