Nursing Instructor​/Administrator

Position: Nursing Instructor/Administrator (46904)
Position Summary

The Nurse Administrator is responsible for administering the Nursing Program as well as teach components of the Nursing Program curriculum. This position does not directly supervise employees, but works closely in partnership with college administration on all program-related personnel matters. The Nurse Administrator fosters the creation of a culturally diverse learning environment that employs best teaching and learning practices, through various delivery modes, to meet current and future edcational needs of the communities served by the College.

This includes the facilitation of nursing faculty bringing to their classrooms and committees, expertise and experience that provides a competency-based interdisciplinary curriculum, utilizes alternative pedagogies and learning technologies, promotes collaborative work skills, contributes to student success, supports the College and community, and contributes to the success of the College in achieving its mission. The Nurse Administrator leads and is guided by principles that emphasize educational programs and student success, especially in learning and continuous improvement, with the vision of BMCC as a premier learning organization that is at the forefront of community college education.

Instruction includes student nurses in an Associate of Nursing Degree program. Responsibilities also include those listed in Oregon Revised Statutes .

Essential Functions

The Nurse Administrator shall be responsible for administration of the program, including:

Leadership within the faculty for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the program, including curriculum and instructional delivery.

Creation and maintenance of an environment conducive to effective teaching and learning, including coordination and support of faculty assignments.

Liaison with executive administrators and administrative and student service units of the institution.

Participation in institutional policy and program decisions that affect teaching and learning within the nursing program.

Participation in preparation of and administration of the budget.

Facilitation of faculty member development.

Participation in faculty member performance review.

Recommendation for faculty member appointment, promotion, tenure and retention.

Liaison with the Oregon State Board of Nursing related to the program's continuing compliance with the required elements of Oregon Administrative Rules, Division 21.

Management and maintenance of student records as required in Chapter 409, Oregon Health Authority, Office for Oregon Health Policy and Research:
Division 30, Administrative Requirements for Health Profession Student Clinical Training.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Instruction and Dean.

Principle instructional responsibilities shall be to:

Support the philosophy, objectives, and mission of Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) and the Nursing program.

Perform curriculum development, nursing theory instruction, selecting learning experiences appropriate for meeting the learning outcomes of the program, appropriate use of emerging teaching and learning methodologies, and evaluating student performance and safety in the classroom, skills labs, and clinical settings.

Participate in course and program assessment and Academic Program Review.

Support policy and standards revisions for the selection, admission, promotion, and graduation of students within the framework of the policies of the Nursing department and College.

Orient and provides ongoing guidance for Nurse Educators, Nurse Educator Associates, Preceptors, and nursing staff in practice sites related to the program goals, learning outcomes, and expected competencies of the students.

Evaluate student achievement in terms of course and program objectives and assign grades for courses according to policies.

Participate cooperatively with other nursing programs and agencies to develop appropriate and equitable access to practice sites.

Create an intellectual environment conducive to critical thinking and significant learning.

Engage in scholarly activities and continuing professional growth in clinical practice and teaching.

Participate in nursing faculty meetings, Oregon Consortium for Nursing Education statewide committee meetings, BMCC committee meetings, and academic advising of students.

Collaborate with other faculty and participate in providing theory, skills lab and clinical supervision to students enrolled in the BMCC nursing program.

Collaborate with other faculty/staff assisting with managing practice and simulation labs, including inventorying and ordering supplies.

Maintain sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.