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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 earnedApplications 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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