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Continuous Improvement Engineer

University of Montana

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Hamilton, MT
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

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    TEMPORARY STAFF VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

     

    The BITTERROOT COLLEGE invites applications for a TEMPORARY NURSE AIDE INSTRUCTOR to be part of the CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE (CNA) PROGRAM. This position instructs non-college credit students enrolled in the Bitterroot College Continuing Education Certified Nurse Aide program. The Temporary Nurse Aide Instructor delivers established CNA curriculum in didactic and/or clinical settings. This position is part-time, based on seasonal program offerings (fall, spring, and summer). This position is for the college's October 2 - November 2021 CNA program.  

     

    Each CNA program offering lasts for five weeks (40 hours of clinical instruction; 50 hours of didactic instruction). Didactic instruction is 10 hours per week for five weeks (two week-day evenings and Saturday). Clinical instruction is 8 or 12 hour per week for four weeks (Sundays). All hours are dependent on program enrollment and may be cancelled due to insufficient program enrollment. Position may be hired to instruct didactic only, clinical only, or didactic and clinical.

     

    Required Skills

    • Knowledge of best practices in healthcare didactic and/or clinical instruction
    • Knowledge of certified nurse aide professional roles and responsibilities
    • Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
    • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
    • Sufficient information technology skills for instruction and communication, i.e., use of MS
    • PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel, internet, email, and Zoom
    • Ability to work in a collaborative and changing environment
    • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
    • Ability to troubleshoot curriculum and evolve curriculum content and implementation to continually improve student outcomes.

     

    Physical Demands

    • Didactic Instruction
      • Occasionally lift 30 pounds
    • Clinical Instruction
      • Lift 50 pounds
      • Occasionally lift or move 100 pounds
    • Frequent walking
    • Reach forward with hands and arms
    • Occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch

    Minimum Required Experience

    For Clinical Instruction

    • Registered Nurse (RN) or Practical Nurse (LPN); currently licensed in Montana
    • Minimum of two years of nursing experience
    •  One year of nursing experience in the provision of long-term care services
    • Completion of a course in teaching adults or have experience in teaching adults or supervising aides

    For Didactic Instruction

    •  At least one year of experience in topics covered by nurse aide curriculum
    • Completion of a course in teaching adults or have experience in teaching adults or supervising aides

     

     

    About the Bitterroot College and UM

    The Bitterroot College connects a diverse rural community to a wide array of learning opportunities. We achieve student success, lifelong learning, and community engagement through responsive and accessible academics, workforce preparation, and enrichment programming. Located in Hamilton, Montana at the center of the Bitterroot Valley, Bitterroot College offers college, continuing education, and workforce training opportunities.

     

    The University of Montana is a flagship, research institution with over 9,000 students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 72,000, surrounded by mountain grandeur which was recently ranked in the “top 20 best college towns with a population of less than 250,000” by the American Institute for Economic Research and ranked 9th in Outside Magazine’s “The 16 Greatest Places to Live in America” in 2014. Many national publications recognize Missoula for its high quality of life. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.  The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

     

    The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five PRIORITIES FOR ACTION: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

     

     

    TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA, MISSOULA, AND THE STATE OF MONTANA, PLEASE VISIT THE LINKS BELOW.

    University of Montana

    • Video: UM Lifestyles
    • University Highlights

     


    Position Details

    POSITION TITLE:                    TEMPORARY NURSE AIDE INSTRUCTOR

    POSITION NUMBER:              920A01

    DEPARTMENT:                       Bitterroot College CNA Program

    WORK SCHEDULE:                 Part-time, 0.55 FTE

    SALARY:                                $25.00/HR  –Current employee’s rate of pay for this position will be determined by the staff compensation plan and will minimally be this posted salary. For questions and details regarding the staff compensation plan, email the Compensation Department.

    PROBATIONARY PERIOD:        Six months minimum

    BENEFITS INCLUDE:               Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, and wellness program.

     

    Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/VETERAN'S PREFERENCE Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. REFERENCES: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. TESTING: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

     


    How to Apply

    PRIORITY APPLICATION DATE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)

    Complete applications received by the ‘Priority Application Date’ will be guaranteed consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Candidates are required to submit the following materials online via "New Resume/CV" button below

    *Please note, only five (5) attachments allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.

    A COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES:

    1. LETTER OF INTEREST – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
    2. DETAILED RESUME – listing education and describing work experience.
    3. PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES – names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
    4. TRANSCRIPTS

    Required Skills Required Experience

  • Qualifications
    • Practical knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts
    • Demonstrated ability to implement lean concepts
    • Proven ability to deliver projects on time within budget and with desired results
    • Lead, train, coach and mentor employees in "lean" concepts, ideas, implementation, and follow-up
    • Facilitate/lead teams in developing improved process improvements through kaizen events
    • Takes a leadership role for improvement processes as assigned by manager
    • Applies engineering techniques to determine the best design to minimize labor, material and overhead cost of projects
    • Ability to lead and facilitate lean activities utilizing the DMAIC process
    • Leads and facilitates kaizen events or improvement projects as assigned by manager
  • Industry
    Education