DEFINITION:
To provide instruction to nursing students in classroom, lab and clinical environments. Online instruction may be required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
- Receives general supervision from Director, Practical Nursing Program
- May exercise functional and technical supervision over instructional assistants.
ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
- Provide classroom, clinical, and laboratory instruction to students.
- Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities; develop and prepare supplemental materials to enhance textbook lessons.
- Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; grade and record individual scores.
- Act as an advisor and counselor to students; provide individual tutoring to students outside of the classroom as needed.
- Provide classroom demonstrations on various equipment and machinery; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands-on experience as appropriate.
- Participate in curriculum development, evaluation and change; attend faculty meetings as required.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance; maintain other records and databases according to program needs or accreditation requirements.
- Stay abreast of new developments and changes in various academic fields; participate in staff development programs, workshops, seminars and other continuing education programs as appropriate.
- Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area.
- Participate on college committees and in other institutional activities and programs.
Other Important Functions:
- Fill in for other instructors as needed.
- Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lesson format; evaluate various textbooks and select books to be used for future classes.
- Assist in the recruitment of students.
- Oversee and participate in clinical assignments; travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate.
- Participate in a variety of student-related administrative activities including reviewing admission requirements, progress and qualifications for graduation.
- Demonstrate competence regarding the handling of hazardous substances such as blood borne pathogens; continually undergo training and train students in such procedures.
- Demonstrate community involvement.
- Participate in all functions related to implementation of the program's systematic plan for evaluation.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
- Classroom and laboratory instructional techniques and procedures.
- Principles and procedures of academic and instructional program development.
- Current trends, research and development in the area of assignment.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping.
- Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration.
- Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
- Have knowledge of current nursing practice for the registered nurse and the licensed practical nurse.
Ability To:
- Interpret and apply college goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
- Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
- Communicate clearly and respectfully, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
- Making observations
- Reading and writing
- Communicating with others
- Operating assigned equipment
- Handling varied tasks simultaneously
- Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
- Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
- Operating assigned equipment
- Handling varied tasks simultaneously
- Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
- Maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of:
- Making sound decisions
- Responding to questions
- Demonstrating intellectual capabilities
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Minimum Education/Training:
- Faculty of the Practical Nursing program shall be qualified as stated in the North Carolina Administrative Code: 21 NCAC 36.318 Faculty.
- A Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required. A Master’s Degree in Nursing is Preferred.
Minimum Experience:
- For nursing faculty, a minimum of two calendar years of prior full-time employment or the equivalent in clinical nursing practice as an RN.
Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:
- A master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution is preferred.
- Experience teaching in a nursing program that prepares graduates at entry level to take the NCLEX-PN and/or NCLEX-RN is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
- This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
- A copy of a current RN license issued by the NCBON is required to be submitted with the application.
- Successful candidates are required to submit official transcripts for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If the highest level of education is a High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
- Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master’s degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
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