Associate Degree Nursing Adjunct Clinical Instructor

Position Title: Associate Degree Nursing Adjunct Clinical Instructor

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Associate Degree Nursing Adjunct Instructor REPORTS TO: Dean of Nursing DEPARTMENT: Division of Nursing EXEMPT: Yes VICE PRESIDENT: Vice-President for Academic, Transfer and Health Sciences GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students. Plan, organize and implement program goals and activities Teach the assigned classes of students in the clinical setting according to the overall goals and objectives of the program, advancing the students’ knowledge of the subject matter. Adhere to clinical schedule. Evaluate and provide student feedback according to guidelines. Communicate with program Directors/Dean. Comply with policy and procedures of Hinds Community College and clinical agency. Complete all required clinical agency training. This is a clinical adjunct position. Pay is hourly. Hours vary based on program needs. Typically, clinical is two (2) days per week- Mon/Tues or Wed/ Thurs or Sat/Sun. Must be willing to work all scheduled clinical days to be considered for position. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily demonstrate each of the professional behaviors. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required in the areas of aptitude, attitude, attendance, attention, and appearance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE A Master’s Degree with a major in Nursing and a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse. Medical/Surgical experience preferred. Must hold an unencumbered registered nurse license to practice in Mississippi. Must satisfy a criminal history background check, drug screen, and other clinical requirements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES, include the following. Set by Hinds Community College, Professional, and Accreditation Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines. PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORS Aptitude Maintain current professional credentials and certifications as required in respective field. Cooperate in the execution of the college, center, division, and program policies, procedures and guidelines. Implement teaching strategies that engage learners in active learning. Utilize technology in teaching in the clinical setting. Complete required professional development activities by designated deadlines. Participate in other professional development activities, professional associations, presentations, publications, applied educational research, consulting, evaluations, and similar activities which enhance the individual, the health-related profession, and the education profession. Maintain and provide current documentation of all professional requirements (NAH Faculty and Staff Canvas Site: Faculty Professional Requirements) Attitude Conduct oneself in a professional manner appropriate to the time, place, and type of teaching/learning experience. Consistently follow College policies and procedures. Consistently follow Nursing and Allied Health procedures and guidelines. Consistently follow program procedures and guidelines. Demonstrate fairness in the assessment and evaluation of students. Collaborate with others to improve educational experiences. Accept responsibility for personal behaviors and actions. Respond to feedback in a receptive manner and incorporate feedback in developing annual goals. Participate in student/faculty and faculty/administrator evaluations and performance review conferences. Maintain professional boundaries with students in all interactions. Willingly serve on College, Center, division, and program committees as appointed. Demonstrate active engagement by participating in program assessment and evaluation, including College annual planning activities and state and/or national accreditation activities. Attendance Work contractual scheduled hours according to program needs. Meet all assigned clinical hours/ days. Arrive on time and stay for assigned length of time for all duty days. Notify immediate supervisor in a timely manner of any unplanned tardiness or absence. Submit to program chairperson an accurate record of attendance by designated deadlines. Attend general faculty, center, division, and program meetings, as available. Attend required professional development activities (mostly virtually). Attention Check College e-mail daily during the work week and respond in a timely manner. Provide feedback to students in a timely manner. Maintain confidentiality of student information. Submit documentation required by College or Program by published deadlines. Follow program chain of command to communicate issue or concerns, utilizing College Policy, Procedure, and Personnel Manual (refer to My.Hinds: College Manuals). Appearance Present a personal appearance in keeping with established Hinds Community College Dress Code (refer to My.Hinds: College Manuals). Follow program dress code requirements. Follow clinical agency dress code requirements as identified by clinical agency guidelines. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Due to the clinical nature of this program, the employee must be physically and mentally able to participate in assigned classroom, laboratory, simulation center, and clinical experiences. WORK ENVIRONMENT 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. MISSION Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession. VISION Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi. VALUES Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS: Integrity Diversity Excellence Accountability Leadership Stewardship In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies: EEOC Compliance: The Office of Human Resources Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3458 or Email: EEOC@hindscc.edu. Title IX: Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3353 or Email: TitleIX@hindscc.edu. Full Time/Part Time: Part time Position Type: Part Time

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Faculty Scheduled Hours: 16 It is our goal as an employer to provide a good place in which to work with pleasant working conditions, job satisfaction and opportunities for self-improvement and advancement. We strive to develop programs which utilize available technological resources to facilitate employment functions and provide more efficient services to the college community.