Nursing Instructor
- Employer
- Rogue Community College
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Oct 4, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Nursing
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
General Statement of Responsibilities
Primarily responsible for organizing and carrying out structured
learning processes for students in Nursing program. In
addition, instructors participate in the full range of professional
and college-related activities including student advising,
curriculum development, professional growth, departmental and
college-wide meetings, committee activity, and community
involvement.
Supervision Received
The dean is responsible for carrying out the evaluation of
instructors and confers with the department chair in decisions
regarding instructor workload, professional growth, retention, and
department staffing levels.
Examples of Duties - Essential Functions
1. Participates in the development, implementation and
evaluation of the philosophy and objectives of the program.
2. Participates in the construction, implementation, evaluation and
revision of the curriculum on a periodic basis.
3. Assists with the development and evaluation of policies and
standards for the selection, admission, promotion, and graduation
of nursing students within the framework of the policies of the
college.
4. Assists with the selection of new students from a pool of
applicants.
5. Plans and teaches nursing classes and clinicals as
assigned.
6. Develops, implements, and evaluates the organizing framework and
learning outcomes of the program, including those for student
clinical and simulation learning activities.
7. Provides the staff of the clinical facilities with copies of
program goals, student learning objectives, and clinical
schedules.
8. Provides a positive role model for the students, especially in
the areas of caring, advocacy, respect for self and others,
collegiality, ethical behavior, ethical reasoning, and strong work
ethic (including responsibility, dependability, and accountability)
and provides constructive feedback to students.
9. Provides direct supervision and evaluation of students as they
perform in lab or deliver patient care in clinical facility for
8-12 hours per day. Activities to be supervised and at times
modeled include:
- Detecting changes in skin color, temperature or condition
- Collecting data from recording equipment and measurement devices used in client care
- Drawing up the correct quantity of medication into a syringe
- Detecting sounds related to bodily functions using a stethoscope
- Communicating clearly and effectively with clients and with other members of the healthcare team
- Detecting anatomical abnormalities, such as subcutaneous crepitus, edema, or infiltrated intravenous fluid
- Manipulating small equipment and containers, such as syringes, vials, ampules, and medication packages, to administer medications
- Safely transferring clients in and out of bed and assisting them with ambulation using appropriate devices to prevent client falls
- Lifting or moving clients or objects, pulling or pushing objects, weighing up to 35 pounds, standing for several hours
- Turning and positioning clients as needed to prevent complications due to bed rest
- Hanging intravenous bags at the appropriate level (shoulder or higher level)
- Accurately reading the volumes in body fluid collection devices hung or placed below bed level
- Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Dealing with the unexpected e.g. changing client status
- Demonstrating ability to take the correct action in a client situation based on previous learning.
10. Facilitates students' adjustment to clinical facility.
11. Facilitates student's access to medical record-keeping system
used in clinical facility.
12. Provides professional clinical support through pre- and
post-conferences
13. Acts as liaison between clinical facility staff and
students.
14. Provides individual performance review and recommendations to
students as needed; completes weekly evaluation on each student in
clinical setting, and formally discusses and documents evaluations
with students at least twice per quarter.
15. Notifies students who may be having problems in clinical
performance of both their strengths and their deficits or problems
in a timely manner and works with students to identify ways to
improve their performance.
16. Arrives to class and/or at assigned clinical sites prepared and
on time and during clinical remains in the assigned facility at all
times when students are performing direct patient care, except for
integrative practicum or other specialty/observational experiences
assigned by program director. Position may require supervision of
students on night and weekend shifts as well as day shifts.
17. Participates in nursing program and nursing department faculty
meetings.
18. Evaluates student achievement in terms of course and program
objectives, grades and returns students' written assignments in a
timely manner, assigns grades for courses according to
policies.
19. Participates in recommending successful candidates for the AAS
degree.
20. Participates in reviewing and revising the program policies and
procedures on a periodic basis.
21. Participates in advising of students regarding program
requirements, career prospects, and college-wide issues; maintains
appropriate office hours.
22. Provides for student evaluation of teaching effectiveness on
scheduled basis.
23. Participates in peer evaluation within the framework of the
college.
24. Initiates periodic self-evaluation, self-growth, and
professional development. Meets OSBN requirements for demonstration
of professional competence and continued development in nursing,
nursing education, and assigned teaching responsibilities.
25. Participates in periodic review of the total nursing
program.
26. Participates in appropriate campus and faculty activities of
the college.
27. Performs other duties as may be assigned.
Screening Criteria
Education and
Experience: Master's degree in
nursing required by start date, or exception when allowed by Oregon
State Board of Nursing OAR Division 21 rules (e.g. BSN actively
progressing toward MSN degree). Minimum of three years'
full-time experience as an RN required. Recent medical-surgical
acute care hospital experience, past teaching experience,
experience with in-service education or classroom and clinical
instruction and simulation and a broad clinical base including
long-term care preferred.
Only degrees received from an accredited institution will be
accepted: accreditation must be recognized by the office of
degree authorization, US Department of Education, as required by
ORS 348.609. Final candidate will be required to provide official
transcripts for required degree.
License: Current unencumbered Oregon
RN license (or unencumbered Oregon RN license by hire date)
required. For assignments requiring operation of a motor
vehicle, possession of a valid Oregon Driver's License and proof of
an acceptable driving record are required. New employees
establishing resident status in the State of Oregon must obtain an
Oregon driver's license within 30 days (ORS 807.020
(1)).
Knowledge of: Extensive knowledge of the
subject area to be taught; computer applications for communication
and learning, including, but not limited to, word processing,
networks, the internet, spreadsheets, multi-media presentations;
curriculum development; the contemporary community colleges'
mission, role in higher education, and diverse student population;
the role of accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities
Act; a variety of pedagogical methods, including lecture, group
activity, discussion and individual instruction to accommodate a
variety of learning styles.
Ability to: Communicate effectively
and respectfully with colleagues and students from diverse cultural
and socioeconomic backgrounds; work collaboratively as a member of
an academic department; demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching in the
subject area; participate in curriculum and program development;
participate in the student advising program and college-wide
efforts to improve student retention and success; demonstrate
experience or potential for innovation and creativity in both the
classroom and related educational duties, including the use of new
technologies; and demonstrate a commitment to professional
standards and growth; and ability to supervise students on day,
night or weekend shifts and to travel to clinical sites in Jackson
or Josephine Counties as required. Pass a criminal
background check, urine drug screen and provide proof of required
immunizations and CPR as required by state law for healthcare
programs.
Physical Demands of
Position: The physical
demands listed below represent those that must be met by an
incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with qualified disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Manual dexterity and coordination are required for more than half
of the daily work period (about 60%) which is spent instructing in
a lab/clinical or classroom setting or while operating office
equipment such as computers, keyboards, telephones, and other
standard office equipment. May be on feet up to 90% of time
while in clinical setting. While performing the duties of
this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk,
reach, bend, kneel, stoop, twist, crouch, climb, balance, lift,
see, talk, hear, and manipulate objects. The position requires some
mobility including the ability to move materials under 35 lbs.
daily, 35-50 pounds occasionally, and rarely over 50 pounds,
usually in the clinical lab setting, with proper safety equipment
as required. This position requires both verbal and written
communication abilities and computer skills.
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described
here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is
primarily working indoors in a clinical lab/hospital environment,
classroom or an office environment. The employee may be
exposed to body fluids, pathogens, and hazardous materials.
The noise level in the work environment is typical of most
lab/hospital, classroom, and office environments, with potentially
loud equipment, frequent interruptions, and background noises.
Lighting is adequate. Role may include instruction in typical
skills lab or classroom environment and clinical instruction or
instructor oversight in a healthcare facility.
Additional Posting Information
This is for three Full-Time Faculty positions (100%, 10
months/year) in the Nursing department, which will begin
in September
2021. Starting compensation will be in accordance
with initial step placement per the current Faculty CBA (Download PDF
reader) and the 2021-2022 Full-Time Faculty Salary Schedule
(Download
PDF reader). Consideration will be given to experience and
educational achievement.
Method
of Application and Closing Date
Positions
will remain open until filled. Documents
required for submission include a cover
letter, resume and unofficial
transcripts indicating the level of degree
earned. Applications
missing any of the listed required documents may be considered
incomplete and ineligible for further review.
RCC is committed to a culture of civility, respect, and
inclusivity. We are an equal opportunity employer actively seeking
to recruit and retain members of historically underrepresented
groups and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve
our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
CURRENT RCC
FULL-TIME FACULTY AND ADJUNCT FACULTY MEMBERS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE POSITION SHALL BE GRANTED AN INTERVIEW.
CANDIDATES WITH DISABILITIES REQUIRING ACCOMMODATIONS AND/OR
ASSISTANCE DURING THE HIRING PROCESS MAY CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES AT
541-956-7329. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL AFTER FINAL
SELECTION IS MADE. INTERVIEW COSTS ARE AT APPLICANT'S EXPENSE.
FINAL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHOW PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY TO
WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. FOR POSITIONS WITH A DEGREE REQUIRED,
ONLY DEGREES RECEIVED FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION WILL BE
ACCEPTED; ACCREDITATION MUST BE RECOGNIZED BY THE OFFICE OF DEGREE
AUTHORIZATION, US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AS REQUIRED BY ORS
348.609.
Rogue Community College does not discriminate in any programs,
activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color,
religion, ethnicity, use of native language, national origin, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran
status, disability, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected
under applicable federal, state, or local laws. For further policy
information and for a full list of regulatory specific contact
persons visit the following webpage: www.roguecc.edu/nondiscrimination.
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