Tutor Nursing Programs

Primary Location :

2200 W. University Drive, McKinney, Texas, 75071

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary :

Provide academic tutoring and assistance to individual and small groups of students in the Nursing (Generic and LVN to RN) and RN to BSN program degree tracks.

The areas of tutoring will include topics from the classroom, clinical setting and lab setting. Approaches in tutoring will include multiple ways to impact learning styles and learning.

Possess solid writing skills and understand APA format.

This is a 100% grant-funded position. Therefore, the continuation of the position is subject to continued external funding.

Required Qualifications :

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Tutor and assist students in academic achievement by meeting with them individually or in small groups.
• Possess the knowledge and expertise in a broad range of nursing concepts to help students better understand topics in class, clinical and lab and assist with course-related equipment and supplies.
• Engage students in a variety of formats to impact learning.
• Possess the knowledge and expertise in a broad range of nursing concepts related to evidence-based practice, community and public health, and leadership and management that will support BSN students in their learning and education.
• Understand and use computers and have the ability to use software to hold tutoring sessions on line.
• Possess the ability to use a variety of software packages that are used by students within the program.
• Possess solid writing abilities and the ability to work with students to help them formulate and organize thoughts for papers.
• Possess the ability to instruct students on how to properly use the APA method for writing.
• Maintain records of students tutored, assure confidentiality and adherence to FERPA regulations.
• Provide advising for registered nursing students and assist with recruitment during non-tutoring periods.

Supplemental Functions :

Perform all duties to maintain the college’s policies and procedures, Core Values, grant reporting requirements and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Knowledge of college-level courses in nursing subject areas
• Knowledge of the English language
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and academic software products
• Knowledge of department guidelines and record keeping
• Knowledge of related instructional equipment
• Organization and time management skills
• Record-keeping, filing and report-generating skills
• Presentation skills
• Computer and applicable software skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn new software products
• Ability to create a positive tutoring and learning environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Physical Demands & Working Conditions :

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and / or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.

Office environment. Occasional physical effort required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing or a bachelor's degree in Nursing with 18 graduate hours in Nursing is required.

Two (2) years of work experience in nursing is required.

Licenses and Certifications

Unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Texas or compact state or obtainable at time of hire is required.

This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.

Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt / non-exempt) is designated by position.

The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable) :

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.

Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt / non-exempt) is designated by position.

The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Compensation Type : Salary

Salary

Employment Type : Full time

Full time

Salary Minimum

$56,880.00

Compensation is determined based on experience

Deadline

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.