Clinical Adjunct for Practical Nursing

Clinical Adjunct for Practical Nursing

Northern Virginia Community College is seeking qualified and interested Adjunct Clinical Instructors in one or more of the following areas:
Basic Skills, Med-Surg Nursing, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, and/or Mental Health Nursing for evenings & weekends. Applications will be received and considered on a continuous basis, as openings occur. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions needed are filled and/or the closing date of our announcement. The Practical Nursing Clinical Adjunct Instructor will supervise and evaluate the students' performance of skills and other nursing activities to ensure safe practice.

They will also collaborate with full-time nursing faculty to review student progress in meeting clinical objectives. They will also provide direct feedback to the students regarding clinical performance. Faculty members are expected to remain current in their teaching disciplines and stay informed about trends in community college education. Instruction will include a mix of didactic, online, skills labs, and clinical instruction.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Duties:

• Engage and motivate adult learners, ensuring a positive and supportive classroom atmosphere.
• Serve as a role model and advocate for student success.
• Maintain accurate student participation and performance records.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to implement and enhance curriculum.
• Responding in a timely manner to student and faculty inquiries.
• Report incidents
• Engage in professional development activities and clinical facility onboarding requirements.
• Maintain current professional competence, certifications, and licensure.
• Hold one office hour a week while teaching.
• Participate in the pinning ceremony

Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current unencumbered Virginia licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Experience using Microsoft Office software (e.g., Word, Outlook) and ability to utilize current classroom technology
• Must have the ability to provide student instruction in the classroom, lab, and clinical settings
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills
• Annual submission of professional development, CEU's and competence required

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Valid license, without restrictions, to practice nursing in Virginia
• At least two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct care prior to employment by the college

Additional Considerations:

• Master's degree or higher in Nursing
• Experience teaching in an Associate degree or Practical Nursing program
• Experience teaching in a community college setting

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer