Adjunct Instructor, Nursing; Fort Dodge

Position: Adjunct Instructor, Nursing (Fort Dodge)
The adjunct nursing instructor will work with nursing students in the clinical setting. The instructor is responsible for effectively teaching, evaluating, and reporting student performance and progress in assigned clinical courses. The clinical instructor is responsible to the Nursing Theory Instructor, Director of Nursing and Dean of CTE.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

* Effectively organize and teach assigned clinical work in accordance with established and/or developed syllabi.

* Reinforce theory concepts in the clinical setting.

* Evaluate and report student performance and progress in assigned courses to comply with department and college policies.

* Strives to obtain a variety of learning experiences for each individual student, maintaining client privacy and safety.

* Provide a clinical schedule to the clinical agencies and keep them informed of changes.
Provide a system for maintaining records and reports to document student achievement and attendance.

* Treat each student as an individual with worth, critiquing work in a constructive manner.  Guides students in nursing care on the clinical unit with written weekly evaluations of clinical practice.

* Maintains a professional image in the clinical area, setting a positive example in appearance and manner.

* Orients students to the clinical setting and weekly selects appropriate clients for student learning experience.

* Plan and guide purposeful clinical pre- and post-conferences as appropriate.

* Build a positive rapport and interact professionally with nursing staff and other medical personnel from the clinical agency.

* Report and discuss student progress, concerns, and absences with the lead theory instructor.

* Assist in the promotion and support of the department

* Collaborate and communicate effectively with other nursing instructors.

* Attend meetings of the Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor.

* In case of absence, part-time instructors will notify the lead theory instructor.

* Maintain student and patient confidentiality.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

* Be able and willing to represent the college in the most positive manner with prospective, former and    current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.

* Possess the ability to organize and present various concepts to a wide range of students with varying backgrounds and strengths; and be able to adjust teaching techniques accordingly

* Act professionally in the clinical setting.

* Assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgement when making decisions.

* Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and the general public.

* Read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form.

* Possess strong human relation skills, being able to work with diverse personalities.

* Be a creative, energetic, and self-motivated individual with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.

* Possess a basic knowledge of personal computers and educational media equipment.

* Perform duties that in compliance with current legal and ethical practices of the nursing profession.

* Demonstrate competencies and clinical skills appropriate to the practice of nursing.

* Involve the student in the educational process.

Bachelor's of Nursing (BSN) with 2 years nursing experience.

Please submit your resume and unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required if position is offered).