Licensed Vocational Nurse Full Time Tenure Track

Licensed Vocational Nurse Full Time Tenure Track

Cuesta College

Closing Date: 11/07/2013

Position Summary: LVN Full-Time Tenure Position --- year-round program (3 semesters: Fall-Spring-Summer)

Cuesta College is situated on the Central Coast of California. The Vocational Nursing program takes place on the Cuesta College North County Campus, located in Paso Robles. The Nursing Program is seeking faculty with strong teamwork and collaboration skills to join us in our pursuit of student success and professional excellence. The program is a one year, fast track, including an extended summer session. A class of thirty students is admitted every year. Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN leading to licensure as a Vocational Nurse. The nursing program has graduated more than 150 students since beginning six years ago in 2006 and boasts high licensure exam pass rates. Instruction incorporates a state of the art simulation lab and modern technology in the classroom. Emphasis is on hands-on care, strong teamwork and collaboration. The majority of clinical experience is in long term care. This position is responsible, along with other faculty, for the identification and assessment of student learning outcomes. Strong healthcare agency and community support exists.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of nursing experience OR


• Associate degree and 6 years of nursing experience OR


• A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of items above (candidates making application on the basis of equivalency must submit all materials requested for an equivalency judgment, indicated on the Equivalency Process link) AND


• Hold a current California active license as a Registered Nurse


• Have a minimum of 2 years experience as a Registered Nurse in long-term care and/or medical-surgical nursing within the last 5 years;


• Evidence of a teaching methodology course or a willing to enroll in one;


• Meet the requirements to be approved by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (Section 2529);


• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students;


• Experience in geriatric and long term care nursing;


• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines for long term care.

DESIRABLE:

• One year equivalent full-time teaching experience at a college or university.


• Experience using computers and/or multimedia equipment.


• Demonstrate a commitment to life long learning and professional development.


• Demonstrated ability to employ a variety of teaching techniques and strategies to address the diverse learning needs of students.


• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.


• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues, students, and industry partners.


• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work with and assist students who have a broad range of skills and academic goals.


• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the mission and objectives of the California Community Colleges.


• Evidence of commitment to the values of Cuesta College: excellence, integrity, diversity, responsiveness, caring, and collaboration.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.cuesta.edu

The San Luis Obispo County Community College District promotes inclusiveness, prohibits discrimination, and encourages all qualified persons to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Cuesta College actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to assist students, staff, and faculty. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assistance with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office: (805) 546-3129.

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The San Luis Obispo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

by Shane Turner via NursingFacultyJobs.com