Healthcare Instructor (00063)

Title: Healthcare Instructor (00063)

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: $68,000.00 – $78,000.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Southern VA Higher Educ Center

Location: Southern Va Higher Education

Agency Website: www.svhec.org

Recruitment Type: General Public – G

Job Duties

The Southern Virginia Higher Education Center is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Healthcare Instructor. The Southern Virginia Higher Education Center provides access to higher education, workforce training and programming, innovative industry services, and technologically advanced state-of-the-art facilities and learning labs that includes comprehensive fiscal management, operational and supportive services, community outreach and engagement, and extensive collaborations. These components work together to support the organization’s mission of advancing Southern Virginia’s economic potential through education, innovation, and collaboration. The purpose of the Healthcare Training Hub Healthcare Instructor position is to provide instruction of healthcare training in a variety of healthcare disciplines. This position has responsibility in educating learners through didactics, hands on application skills, and simulation training.

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive work experience as a licensed registered nurse. Extensive experience as an instructor, trainer, preceptor or facilitator. Considerable experience in various healthcare settings. Must be able to help develop programs and curricula to meet healthcare industry needs. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills. Excellent time management skills including proven ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Foundational knowledge of simulation learning environments. Must be able to work independently, and exercise sound judgment. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Hold an unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse or a multistate licensure privilege to practice nursing in Virginia. Must be certified in Basic Life Support (CPR/AED/First Aid).

Additional Considerations

Classroom teaching experience at the registered nurse level. Supervision of students in clinical training. Experience in teaching environment. Clinical Medical Assistant certification. American Heart Association instructor certification in Basic Life Support(BLS)/Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (804) 371-7401. Please include your name and the position number of the fax cover sheet. A criminal background investigation prior to employment is required for the successful candidate. The successful candidate will be required to obtain the Clinical Medical Assistant certification and the American Heart Association instructor certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)/Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within six months of hire. Additionally, successful applicant will be required to obtain the Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator certification within six months of hire or when eligible to sit for certification.

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call 804-225-2131 for assistance. AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

“The Southern Virginia Higher Education Center is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.”

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Derek Mountford

Phone: 804-225-2729

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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