Clinical Nursing Instructor- part-time Job The Dalles area,Oregon USA,Education / Teaching

Description

Responsible for organizing and carrying out structured clinical and skills lab learning processes for students in the Nursing Program in collaboration with and under the direction of a nurse educator [OAR (23)]. Participates in professional and college-related activities including practice site development and preparation, professional growth, departmental and college-wide meetings, committee activities, and community involvement. Possesses and applies knowledge of professional standards and state guidelines relevant to the performance of nursing instruction.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Meets all scheduled clinical laboratories as assigned in skills lab and simulation lab settings.

Supervises and evaluates student performance in the clinical setting.

Promotes student success among all students.

Evaluates students’ progress and reports individual academic marks or ratings in collaboration with other faculty.

Plans and teaches nursing classes as assigned under the direction of an identified nurse educator, including lecture, skills labs, and clinical instruction.

Maintains and emphasizes safety in working conditions and practices, acting as a role model for students.

Provides the staff of the clinical facilities with copies of program goals, student learning objectives, and clinical schedules.

Provides a positive role model for students and provides positive feedback to students.

Facilitates students’ adjustment to clinical facility.

Provides professional clinical support through pre-and post-conferences.

Acts as liaison between clinical facility staff and students.

Participates in nursing department faculty meetings as assigned; promotes teamwork within the instructional team; participates in shared governance within the Nursing Program.

Functions as a life-long learner.

Provides for student evaluation of teaching effectiveness on a scheduled basis.

Participates in peer evaluation within the framework of the College.

Participates in appropriate campus and faculty activities of the College.

Performs other duties as may be assigned.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assist in the selection of new student applicants.

Assist in the hiring process of new faculty.

Complete weekly evaluation on each student in clinical setting, and formally discuss and document evaluation with students at the end of each quarter.

Participate in tutoring of students.

SUPERVISES THE FOLLOWING STAFF

Under the direction of a nurse educator, may supervise other nurse educator associates or clinical lab teaching assistants.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Per OSBN Administrative Rules, OAR , a nurse educator shall hold at least a master’s degree in nursing or a baccalaureate degree in nursing, and a master’s in a related field with a post-master’s certificate in nursing from a program that is at least two semesters or three quarters in length. A nurse educator associate shall hold at least a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

It is required that the degree held be from an accredited institution.

EXPERIENCE

Per OSBN Administrative Rules, OAR , a nurse educator shall have at least three years of nursing experience as a Registered Nurse. A nurse educator associate shall have at least two years of nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.

Preferred Qualifications /

Experience:

Master’s Degree in Nursing; teaching experience in a nursing education program within the last five years; medical-surgical nursing practice in acute care settings within the last three years; prior experience in clinical supervision of students. Experience teaching in an Associate Degree Nursing Program.

Licensure and other Credentials:
Current unencumbered Oregon R.N. License. Current CPR certification; ability to complete a criminal history and sex offender check; pass a 10-panel drug screen; and be deemed fit to practice in long term care facilities per OAR Chapter 411. Division 009.

Approval by the OSBN to be an instructor in the Nursing Program is requisite to holding this position . If the applicant is selected, application will be made to the OSBN by the Director of Nursing and Health Occupations. Approval by the OSBN must be received before definitive…


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