Patient Care Academy Instructor

Are you passionate about patient care and helping others learn and reach their full potential? Are you a Registered Nurse who has worked the floor caring for others, but now would value a less intensive schedule and time off during holidays, nights and weekends? If so, Kalamazoo Valley Community College may have the ideal opportunity for you!

About Us

Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, MI. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow, and thrive.

About the Opportunity

Kalamazoo Valley is seeking a full-time instructor to support our Patient Care Programs. The individual in this position will also support the instructional mission of the institution and promote positive student and customer relations.

Specific responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Provide instruction for Patient Care Academies in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings on Kalamazoo Valley campuses and at other community sites.
• Ensure required curriculum is followed and the program is in compliance with LARA including appropriate set up and laboratory inventory.
• Assist students in the process to obtain State Certification(s).
• Work with Program Coordinator on State license approvals and renewals.
• Work with partners in the health industry to determine and maintain clinical sites.
• Report student and program concerns to Program Coordinator.
• Work with community partners and Program Navigators to ensure adequate referrals are made for barrier removal, supportive services, and accommodation.
• Work with internal and external partners on the common mission to create a more inclusive, accessible, and equitable workforce system.

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Provide instruction and/or support for other healthcare programs as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience and Certifications

• Current Michigan RN licensure is required.
• At least two years of recent RN experience is required.
• At least one year of recent nursing experience working in a long-term care facility is required.

Upon hire, candidates will be required to complete a 10-panel drug screen, and provide documentation of the following:

• Seasonal Flu Vaccine.
• Series of three Hepatitis B immunizations or * Hepatitis B titer results indicating immunity.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (TDAP) within last 10 years.
• Negative PPD (one step) or Quantiferon Gold TB test within the past year (a negative chest X-Ray within the past 3 years will also suffice and will be required if PPD or Quantiferon are positive.
• Series of 2 MMR immunizations or adequate titer results for Rubeola, Mumps and Rubella.
• Varicella immunity documented by either a series of two Varicella immunizations, or history of disease confirmed by physician record, or adequate Varicella titer results.
• COVID-19 Vaccine.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Michigan Train-the-Trainer Certificate for Nurse Aide Training is preferred.
• Prior experience as a CNA instructor is preferred.

Physical Demands:

Ability to perform the physical requirements associated with the work of a nurse assistant.

Work Hours: Hours of work will be dependent upon the needs of the program and will include some nights and weekends. Posting Date 12/20/2024 Closing Date: Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please apply online at: https://jobs.kvcc.edu/

Kalamazoo Valley Community College reserves the right to close this job posting when a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.

EEO Statement

As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive. Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.