Nursing; Registered Nurse-RN; Simulation Assistant Professor

Position Summary

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position;

assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

The goal of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program at American River College is to prepare an entry-level registered nurse, who can function effectively in the rapidly changing healthcare environment.

The Associate Degree Nursing program supports the mission of American River College to provide high quality education for a diversity of students, to develop integrity and intellectual curiosity, and to prepare students for the challenge of social, economic, and technological change. Furthermore, American River College is a premier learning community that transforms and enriches people’s lives. The faculty is committed to providing accessible, success oriented, high quality nursing education to meet the diverse and changing healthcare needs of the community and region, and to promoting the development of qualified students for the professional role of registered nurse at the entry level.

Graduates of this program meet the education requirements to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX‑RN). Utilizing principles of adult and collaborative learning the responsibility of the faculty of American River College Associate Degree Nursing Program is to facilitate the student's understanding and ability to meet the competencies for nursing practice through the design and evaluation of learning experiences. There are five types of learning experiences in the program: concept‑based experience, case‑based experience, intervention skill‑based experience, focused direct patient care experience, and integrative practicum (OCNE).

The curriculum incorporates evidence‑based nursing theory and practice, general education, and the sciences in an environment supportive of learning. The framework is organized into three domains: the patient, healthcare, and nursing. Within each domain are concepts and exemplars of those concepts, which represent important practice phenomenon in nursing.

• Facilitating learning experiences for all levels of medical surgical OB, pediatric and mental health nursing in skills and simulation lab and classroom settings using high fidelity simulation mannequins and providing clinical supervision of students in the Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) program as needed.
• Teaching didactic seminar presentation.
• Collaborating with fellow colleagues to update curriculum, laboratory activities, skills assessment, accreditation, etc.
• Utilizing a variety of teaching methods and technologies such as Canvas to keep students motivated and engaged.
• Collaborating with the Director of Nursing to develop clinical partnerships and build program presence in the community.
• Participating in program and community education outreach events.
• Mentoring and supporting student club activities.
• Assisting in the development of projects, grants, and accreditation efforts for the benefit of the program and students.
• Working effectively and collegially with other members of the department to achieve program success. Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Division Dean.

American River College seeks employees who:

• Have demonstrated work or professional experience related to equity and inclusion
• Engage in self-reflection and continuous improvement in cultural competence
• Fulfill the professional responsibilities of their…