PT Practical Nursing Clinical Instructors
Cedar Bluff, VA 
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Working Title PT Practical Nursing Clinical Instructors
Role Title Trainer Instructor II
Role Code 29112-SW
FLSA Nonexempt
Pay Band 04
Position Number 294W0481
Agency Southwest Virginia Community College
Division Southwest Virginia Community College (Div)
Work Location Tazewell - 185
Hiring Range $17.81 - $31.50 per hour
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No
Work Schedule
Day, evenings, weekends
Sensitive Position No
Job Description



Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students. Located in Richlands, Virginia, SWCC offers associate's degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science. These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university. SWCC also has associate's degrees that feature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice.

Southwest Community College invites applications for hourly clinical instructors for the Practical Nursing Program in the Health Technologies Division.

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Becomes knowledgeable of program goals clinical objectives, and clinical evaluation systems.
  • Provides students with appropriate and adequate clinical supervision.
  • Provides students with appropriate and adequate clinical instruction.
  • Performs clinical competency evaluation for each student assigned to their supervision
  • Proffers a positive professional attitude toward students and the teaching process.
  • Participates in continuing education to improve and maintain competence in evaluation skills.
  • Meets regularly with program officials to communicate student progress, strengths, and weaknesses.
  • Assists in maintaining student clinical records.
  • Maintains confidentiality in accordance with program policy.
  • May participate in the designated student selection process for entry into the program.
  • Participates in meeting and serves on committees consistent with the goals of the educational program
  • May be required to travel to various clinical sites

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications
  • Shall hold a current license or multistate licensure privilege to practice nursing in Virginia as a registered nurse with no disciplinary action that restricts the practice of nursing
  • Shall at a minimum have two years of direct client care experience as a registered nurse
  • Shall have all of the requirements to meet the required guidelines for the clinical area in which they are supervising students
  • Shall have a minimum of an associate's degree in nursing
  • Shall possess a current American Heart Association BCLS card
  • Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build successful relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Demonstrates outstanding conflict resolution skills.
  • Demonstrates effective time management and prioritization of work.
  • Demonstrates excellence in organization and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrates effective computer skills (e.g., software, analytical, report writing).
  • Demonstrates clinical competency and compliance with professional standards of practice.
  • Able to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines.
  • Able to develop a professional rapport with diverse stakeholders.
  • Able to develop and complete projects without continuous direct supervision.
  • Able to learn from students' participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual.
  • Able to perform responsibilities within legal and ethical boundaries.
  • Able to lift 20 pounds when performing job responsibilities.
  • Able to stand for extended periods of time (e.g., one hour or more) when facilitating labs or clinical.
  • Able to demonstrate techniques specific to the practice of nursing.

Additional Considerations
BSN is preferred
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
Travel required to clinical sites.
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number WGE_1875P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 2
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 03/15/2024
Job Close Date 08/01/2024
Open Until Filled No
Agency Website www.sw.edu
Contact Name Human Resources
Email hr@sw.edu
Phone Number 276-964-7339
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

To be considered for this position, you must complete the full state application.

Please visit www.jobs.vccs.edu to apply.
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

TheVCCSis anEOEand Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$17.81 - $31.50 per hour
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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