Adjunct Faculty, Basic Nursing Assistant Training (BNAT) InstructorThe University is seeking a part-time instructor for our Basic Nursing Assistant (BNAT) program at the Chicago Campus. The instructor will work closely with the Executive Director of Academic Affairs, Chicago Campus and will be responsible for teaching in-person classes. The BNAT Instructor will handle course planning and instruction, teaching student's essential patient care and basic nursing skills required to provide both physical care and emotional support to patients.
This role also prepares students for employment as nurse assistants and equips them to take the state certification exam.Responsibilities:Provides instruction through classroom theory/lecture, laboratory demonstration and skills practices, and supervised clinical sessions at a designated health care facility such as a nursing home or long-term care facility.Provides students with course syllabus including course outline, grading standards, attendance policies, and classroom behavioral expectations.Prepares lessons to teach and facilitate student learning to develop basic nursing and cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills using appropriate methods of instruction.Maintains student attendance and grading records in compliance with policy and guidelines.Constructs exams and assignments to evaluate student learning. Evaluates student progress and provides students with timely feedback.Responsible for student evaluation and timely and accurate submission of grades and paperwork related to instructionMaintains a purposeful, orderly, safe, and healthy classroom environment.Consult with the Program Coordinator and collaborate with Ex. Dir.
of Academic Affairs to deal and resolve challenges.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Nursing with a current and valid Registered Professional Nursing Illinois license.Two years of experience as a registered nurse (RN). Must have experience as a RN in at least one of the following areas: 1. teaching theory in an accredited nurse training program; or 2.
providing direct nursing care in a clinical setting, including personal care and activities of daily living, to older adults or chronically ill adults.IDPH approved Illinois Evaluator Certification and ability to complete a Department-sponsored Approved Evaluator Workshop refresher course every five yearsApproved training for instruction in Alzheimer's Disease and dementia equivalent to 4 CEUsExperience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.Preferred Qualifications:Completion of BNA Instructor Train-the-Trainer course.Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS healthcare provider CPR certification.Experience teaching a nursing lab/clinicalTo Apply:Dominican University will accept applications for this position until it is filled. Please submit a (1) cover letter, (2) CV/resume, including a list of references, and (3) a one to two-page teaching philosophy statement. Official transcripts will be required of finalists; submission instructions will be provided to applicants as necessary.Physical Demands:Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds at timesSalary and FLSA Status:Salary: $5,000 - $8,000 per credit courseFLSA Status: Exempt, Part-TimeBenefits:Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insuranceRetirement plan with employer matchingProfessional development opportunities.Tuition remission for employees and their dependentsFlexible spending accounts (FSA)Generous paid time off (PTO)Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.