Instructor of Nursing TRN

Instructor of Nursing (TRN)

Arkansas State University-Newport

POSITION SUMMARY The Instructor of Registered Nursing demonstrates and teaches patient care in the classroom and practicum setting to nursing students. The successful candidate will facilitate meaningful learning of the course competencies and will proactively support all facets of the learning environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise student's practicum experience
• Evaluate and grade students' theory and practicum assignments.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction
• Prepare and deliver lectures to Registered nursing students on topics such as Pharmacology, Medical-Surgical-Nursing-Geriatrics-Pediatrics-Mental Health Nursing-Community Health Care Practices
• Act as a course and program advisor to students who have interest in and are enrolled in the program
• Maintain accessibility to students via email, phone, or personal conferences. Maintain course/student records such as student grades, attendance, and training activity details, in accordance with FERPA regulations and submit records by deadlines
• Remain current in academic or program discipline, including maintaining licensure, certification, or continuing education requirements where appropriate
• Participate in college professional development activities
• Post and keep office hours to facilitate interaction with students, the college community, and the public
• Serve on standing AD HOC committees, advisory boards, hiring committees, faculty senate, or as a student organization advisor. Attend local, regional and state or national meetings where required or necessary for the discipline
• Mentor and assist in orienting new faculty, either formally or informally where appropriate or required by department or division
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Nursing preferred. Hold a valid, unencumbered, license to practice as an RN in Arkansas. Minimum of two (2) years full-time equivalent practice in a clinical setting. Two years of nursing education is preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

When an individual accepts a teaching appointment at the college, he or she also accepts responsibilities and obligations as a professional educator. Under the supervision of the Division Dean, the faculty has as their chief duty the instruction of assigned classes. These duties take precedence over all others. In addition to their teaching responsibilities, faculty should assume responsibility for professional development, service to the college, and other duties as assigned by their supervisors.

They are also obligated to abide by and support college policies. Faculty must be committed to the learning college philosophy as well as the goals and objectives of the university.

Each semester's instructional load will be assigned by the faculty member's supervisor, which will be determined by the nature of the position, the needs of the department, and workload guidelines established by college policy. Evening, weekend, as well as on-line instruction may be required.

Development of and participation in special college projects, development of new instructional techniques, development of an assessment plan in the discipline, student advising, and participation in other college and community service activities consistent with the mission of the college.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Shares responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of the laboratory facilities. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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