Instructor in Associate Degree Nursing-Med Surg

Instructor in Associate Degree Nursing-Med Surg

Job Title:

Instructor in Associate Degree Nursing-Med Surg

Department: LEVL - Nursing

Employment Status:
Full-Time (FT)

Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time

Benefits:
Yes

Months per Year: 9 months

Job Description:

Conducts college courses for undergraduate students within the prescribed curriculum providing classroom and clinical instruction in the field of Nursing at South Plains College, by performing the following duties. The position is located on the Levelland Campus.

• All faculty are required to perform/attend clinical assignments at approved clinical affiliate locations for their respective program as directed by supervisor.
• Teaches Associate Degree Nursing courses within prescribed curriculum.
• Conducts classroom instruction, including the utilization of varied teaching methods.
• Develops and implements plans for students learning experience. Compiles, administers, and grades examinations and course assignments.
• Develops and maintains a climate in both the classroom and clinical setting that is conducive to personal and professional growth and is consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the program.
• Performs related duties such as advising students on academic curricula, and may be asked to act as adviser to student organizations.
• Serves on faculty committees both in the Associate Degree Nursing Program and South Plains College general committees.
• Supervises students in the clinical affiliates. Makes assignments in the clinical areas of the hospital and community health agencies that correlate with the classroom instruction.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally required to stand, climb or balance. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds. May also be required to lift/move up to and exceeding 100 pounds with assistance.

Vision: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles; occasionally to wet/humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation. Noise level usually moderate.

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) required.
• Teaching experience preferred but not required.
• A minimum of three years experience in the practice of professional nursing required.

• Current RN license to practice nursing in the State of Texas.