Adjunct-Instructor, Nursing Lab Skills Development

Location: North Branch

About Raritan Valley Community College:

Ranked by  and  as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory;

a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Job Description:

Raritan Valley Community College's Health Science Education department is accepting applications for an adjunct instructor in Nursing Lab Skills Development. The instructor will employ a range of suitable strategies to foster student learning, stimulate discussions and encourage active learning strategies, maintain proper course-related records, and promptly assess student coursework and apprise students of progress in the clinical and didactic area. Lab skills include Foundations of Nursing and Nursing of Adults 1 learning lab evaluations and practicum assessment at assigned times.

Essential Duties:

Prepare appropriate plans, materials, and learning activities for students to achieve the learning outcomes of each lecture experience.

Assist in development of learning lab skills, followed by assessment and final practicum check off.

Laboratory supervision of the assigned group(s) of students in the lab setting. This supervision shall include but is not limited to the following:

Prepare appropriate plans, materials, and learning activities for students to achieve the learning outcomes of each clinical experience.

Orient students to the laboratory unit.

Select appropriate learning experiences for the assigned student group(s).

Observation of the students' performance, guidance of the students' performance, review of procedures and principles as necessary, on-the-spot instruction as appropriate.

Maintain any student records appropriate to regular college procedure and assessment practice.

Use standardized instructor evaluation forms to obtain evaluation feedback regarding performance.

Maintain effective, on-going communication with the Course Coordinator (and/or Chairperson of HSE Department) concerning student progress and/or concerns.

Assist the Course Coordinator during the semester with laboratory preparation and, if indicated, with procedure demonstrations.

Contribute ideas and energies to cooperate and actively participate as a team member with colleagues in carrying out activities of the department.

Consult with the Academic Chair, Course Coordinator, or other appropriate college personnel on questions or issues involving course, curricula, instructional strategies, and College procedures and policies.

Continuously improve teaching effectiveness through professional growth. For example, adjunct faculty are encouraged to attend, whenever possible, professional development activities sponsored by Raritan Valley Community College.

In the event of the instructor's absence, it is the part-time faculty's responsibility to notify the Course Coordinator and HSE Office as soon as possible.

Requirements:

MSN from four-year college or university.

Registered Professional Nurse License from the State of New Jersey.

Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) card with Professional Rescuer or AHA Healthcare Provider certification (BLS-C)

Recent clinical nursing experience in a hospital setting.

Application Instructions:

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

RVCC's starting salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience. We also offer an attractive benefits package. To review eligible health, wellness and benefits offered, click on the following link and scroll down: https://-resources

For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter and resume online, by clicking the "apply now" button. We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.