Adjunct Faculty - Practical Nursing

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Work type: Faculty - Part Time
Location: New Orleans, LA
Categories: Allied Health

Department: Academic Affairs

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 months

• a. Evaluate present and potential clinical facilities.
• b. Meet with agency personnel to review objectives of clinical experience.
• c. Conduct pre and post conferences.
• d. Orient students to clinical facilities.
• e. Assign clients based on students' individual learning needs and course objectives.
• f. Supervise students in the clinical area.
• g. Assist students to develop critical thinking skills.
• h. Evaluate students' correlation of theoretical concepts with clinical practice.
• i. Maintain notations on student performance.
• j. Recommend specific strategies to assist students in accomplishing goals.
• k. Conduct evaluation conferences.
• l. Confer with the course coordinator regarding student progress.
• m. Teach classroom content in accordance with master syllabus and complete all associated duties (testing, evaluation, grade submission).

• a. Adhere to college and school policies.
• b. Demonstrate responsibility for professional growth and development.
• c. Abide by the philosophy and policies of the school and affiliating agencies.
• d. Collaborate with agency personnel to maintain productive relationships.
• e. Serve as a role model for students and colleagues.
• f. Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
• g. Complete assignments within designated time frame.
• h. Maintain office hours per week as needed.
• i. Participate in performance evaluation with coordinator.

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Three years nursing experience (with a minimum of six full‑time months during these 3 years). One year experience in a medical‑surgical setting.

Current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Louisiana.

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support provider status.
• Acceptable background check and drug screening results.
• Documentation of health requirements (physical exam, immunizations).
• Ability to provide clinical nursing care without restrictions for up to a 12 hour shift.

Passing pre‑employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. DCC is an equal opportunity/equal access employer.