Nursing faculty are professionals with the education and practice skills to prepare the next generation of nurses.
Faculty is accountable to the Director of Nursing Education for the implementation of the approved curriculum based on the mission and philosophy of the nursing program and the College.
Faculty provides students with opportunities to acquire the knowledge and practice the skills identified in course objectives using varied and appropriate teaching methods.
They plan learning activities to meet program outcomes based on the standards set by policies, legal and other regulatory requirements, and acceptable practices.
Faculty also participates in the program evaluation and continuous improvement process and engage in personal professional development
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The individual will assume teaching responsibilities, teach assigned classes and develop coursework needed for teaching.
Teaches and implements the total curriculum, as assigned by, and under the direction and supervision of the DON (Director of Nursing).
Maintains records of student progress and performance, attendance and grades.
Provides a copy of all lesson plans to the Director of Vocational Nursing.
Prepares, administers, and grades, written and practical examinations during the course of study.
Devises written lesson plans and implements them through lecture, demonstration, discussion, etc.
Plans and assigns student activities in the classroom.
Assists in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and documenting changes in program curriculum, and school policies.
Participates in ongoing program evaluation activities as needed and confers with the
Director of Vocational Nursing Program to ensure compliance with Board policies.
Provides feedback and develops an individualized remediation plan for any student that is not performing successfully in the classroom.
Communicates with the Director of Vocational Nursing Program as necessary to resolve student issues or concerns.
Leads discussions and elicits information from students which demonstrate that students are learning and accomplishing the curriculum objectives.
Demonstrates proper respect for students , and has student-friendly manner in the conduct of the class.
Discuss with students their concerns and/or problems directly or indirectly related to learning experience.
Works effectively as part of the faculty team demonstrating positive interpersonal relations, collaborating with other faculty members to meet student needs, participating in faculty meetings and nursing program committees, and responding to requests from management.
Provides expectations and standards for course assignments that demonstrate academic rigor in accordance with the course module.
Requirements:
Completion of an approved professional nursing education program.
Experience of at least two years in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse within the kast five years.
Hold a current state active unencumbered license as a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state in which the program is located or multi-state privilege to practice in state.
Previous teaching experience preferred or currently attending a course offered by an accredited school in teaching.
Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited school; or valid teaching credential; or have completed a minimum of one year full time teaching experience in a state accredited or approved registered nursing or vocational or practical nursing, or psychiatric technician school within the last five years; or met community college or state university teaching requirements.
Excellent written and oral communication and analytical skills.
Functional abilities to carry out classroom, clinical and laboratory teaching responsibilities.
Competence in clinical skills in areas of teaching.
Competent in personal computer applications: word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email.
Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screening, Good Driving rescord and current CPR required.
by Shane Turner via NursingFacultyJobs.com
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