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PATIENT CARE INSTRUCTOR (VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM) - ADULT EDUCATION at North Orange County ROP

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
11/19/2021
Contact
Tonia Watkins
714-502-5806
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$42.40 - $75.89 per hour (based on salary schedule placement)
Length of Work Year
10 months per year
Employment Type
Part Time
Hours
Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays (Shifts vary from 8-12 hrs/day)

Job Summary

Job Summary

This recruitment is to fill a part-time Patient Care Instructor for the Adult Education Vocational Nursing Program. Under the direction of an Instructional Administrator, a Regional Occupational Program (ROP) instructor provides instruction to secondary school or adult students in competency-based, career technical education courses in order to prepare them for college and career. ROP classes are taught by instructors who have trained and worked in the industry they are teaching. Once hired, instructors must enter a teacher credential program and ROP provides additional training and coaching support. Many ROP classes provide real-world experience by placing students in work-based learning. Please refer to the instructor job description and the job description Appendix for specific responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, requirements, and pathway information.

Requirements / Qualifications

Teaching Credential: The successful candidate must qualify for or possess a valid Three-Year Preliminary or Five-Year Clear Designated Subjects Career Technical Education Credential for the industry sector "Health Science and Medical Technology". NOCROP will assist you in starting the credentialing process. Detailed information for obtaining a Designated Subjects Career Technical Education credential may be found at http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl888.pdf. - Applicant must possess and provide documentation of a valid, active, and current California license as a Vocational or Registered Nurse. - Applicant is required to have a California LVN or RN license and a minimum of two years (2) recent experience in the nursing field, including: one (1) year nursing experience as a licensed nurse providing care and services to chronically ill or elderly patients in an acute care hospital, skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility, home care, hospice care, or long-term care setting. - Within six (6) months of employment and prior to teaching a certification program, the instructor shall obtain a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education courses in planning, implementing, and evaluation of education programs in nursing. These courses must be approved by the Board of Nursing or courses administered by an accredited educational institution. - Applicant must possess and provide documentation of a valid, active, and current American Heart Association for Basic Life Support card. - Applicant must possess a High School diploma and/or may provide additional proof of advanced education for salary placement. - Applicant must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.

North Orange County ROP will review the applications submitted to select those candidates who appear to possess the most extensive and relevant experience or abilities for the position. Not every candidate who meets the minimum qualifications is interviewed. It is, therefore, important to ensure your application is thorough, detailed and clear. Teaching demonstrations and interviews are normally conducted between two (2) days and two (2) weeks following the deadline to apply.

  • Answers to Supplemental Questions (Complete and include the Education & Experience History Form with your application; See form link to the right)
  • Certification (Valid, active or current California license as a Vocational or Registered Nurse)
  • CPR/First Aid Certification (Valid, active and current American Heart Association for Basic Life Support card)
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Proof of HS Graduation (Provide copy of HS diploma, transcripts, GED or CHSPE certificate)
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Teaching Credential: The successful candidate must qualify for or possess a valid Three-Year Preliminary or Five-Year Clear Designated Subjects Career Technical Education Credential for the industry sector "Health Science and Medical Technology". NOCROP will assist you in starting the credentialing process. Detailed information for obtaining a Designated Subjects Career Technical Education credential may be found at http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl888.pdf. - Applicant must possess and provide documentation of a valid, active, and current California license as a Vocational or Registered Nurse. - Applicant is required to have a California LVN or RN license and a minimum of two years (2) recent experience in the nursing field, including: one (1) year nursing experience as a licensed nurse providing care and services to chronically ill or elderly patients in an acute care hospital, skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility, home care, hospice care, or long-term care setting. - Within six (6) months of employment and prior to teaching a certification program, the instructor shall obtain a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education courses in planning, implementing, and evaluation of education programs in nursing. These courses must be approved by the Board of Nursing or courses administered by an accredited educational institution. - Applicant must possess and provide documentation of a valid, active, and current American Heart Association for Basic Life Support card. - Applicant must possess a High School diploma and/or may provide additional proof of advanced education for salary placement. - Applicant must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.

North Orange County ROP will review the applications submitted to select those candidates who appear to possess the most extensive and relevant experience or abilities for the position. Not every candidate who meets the minimum qualifications is interviewed. It is, therefore, important to ensure your application is thorough, detailed and clear. Teaching demonstrations and interviews are normally conducted between two (2) days and two (2) weeks following the deadline to apply.

  • Answers to Supplemental Questions (Complete and include the Education & Experience History Form with your application; See form link to the right)
  • Certification (Valid, active or current California license as a Vocational or Registered Nurse)
  • CPR/First Aid Certification (Valid, active and current American Heart Association for Basic Life Support card)
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Proof of HS Graduation (Provide copy of HS diploma, transcripts, GED or CHSPE certificate)
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information

Physical Requirements: The required physical requirements for the position include: walking, talking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, hearing, reaching above the shoulders, the ability to lift at least 50 pounds, and visual acuity (including color, depth perception, and field of vision). Please fill out the application completely. NOTES: For both internal and external candidates, please fill out the application completely and upload all required documents. Use N/A if a section is not application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Please do not leave sections blank or or state "see resume." Incomplete applications may not be reviewed. All materials submitted become the property of North Orange County ROP and will not be returned. The Governing Board is determined to provide North Orange County ROP employees, volunteers, and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. This policy shall apply to all North Orange County ROP employees and, to the extent required by law, to volunteers and job applicants. For additional information, refer to Board Policy 4030. This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the human resources office. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that you must be a U.S. citizen or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for hire. All new hires will be required to provide documentation to verify this status. Please apply as soon as possible. North Orange County ROP reserves the right to modify, re-advertise, or rescind a recruitment at anytime without prior notice.

Comments and Other Information


Physical Requirements: The required physical requirements for the position include: walking, talking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, hearing, reaching above the shoulders, the ability to lift at least 50 pounds, and visual acuity (including color, depth perception, and field of vision). Please fill out the application completely. NOTES: For both internal and external candidates, please fill out the application completely and upload all required documents. Use N/A if a section is not application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Please do not leave sections blank or or state "see resume." Incomplete applications may not be reviewed. All materials submitted become the property of North Orange County ROP and will not be returned. The Governing Board is determined to provide North Orange County ROP employees, volunteers, and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. This policy shall apply to all North Orange County ROP employees and, to the extent required by law, to volunteers and job applicants. For additional information, refer to Board Policy 4030. This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the human resources office. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that you must be a U.S. citizen or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for hire. All new hires will be required to provide documentation to verify this status. Please apply as soon as possible. North Orange County ROP reserves the right to modify, re-advertise, or rescind a recruitment at anytime without prior notice.