Nursing Faculty - Med/Surg Specialty

Clinical

• Oversees instruction and grading of clinical adjuncts. Facilitates the nursing students’ application of theory to clinical practice. Attends hospital-based orientations, Demonstrates and maintains knowledge of overall program, program outcomes and assigned course objectives. Communicates effectively utilizing professional techniques with clinical agency representatives, staff, faculty, and students. Identifies and immediately communicates problem areas/clinical areas of concern to Course Lead Faculty and recommends changes and solutions as appropriate. Provides weekly and as needed communication with Course Lead Faculty concerning student progress including successes and identified needs, clinical issues, suggestions, and/or professional learning needs. Grades associated clinical papers and provides students with timely and clear feedback. Maintains all records on student performance, i.e., Student Success Plan, Progressive Disciplinary Plan, and Mid-term and final clinical evaluations. Completes clinical site evaluations. Adheres to/enforces the policies and procedures of Arizona College of Nursing and the assigned clinical facility. In addition to responsibilities for teaching didactic and/or clinical classes Plans, teaches, and evaluates classroom, clinical, skills labs and other learning experiences in conjunction with other team members. Connects students to College resources for their success.
• Consistently demonstrates and coaches students on soft skills: Leadership and ethics Communication and critical thinking Teamwork and collaboration Responsibility and dependability Maintains a presence on campus and contributes to the campus culture in a positive and meaningful way. Provides input to developing, evaluating and revising admission, progression and completion program policies through the governance structure. Participates in faculty meetings/in-service offerings and other nursing events (i.e., graduation, white coat ceremony, etc.). Protects student privacy through completing required FERPA training and upholding FERPA guidelines. All other duties as assigned.
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• You: Faculty shall provide evidence of education and experience necessary to indicate that they are competent to teach a given course and develop and evaluate student admission, progression, retention, and graduation policies within the framework of the controlling institution. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required*. Graduate degree required, if the graduate degree is not in nursing must have a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and a graduate degree in a related discipline from an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a professional registered nurse providing direct patient care. Previous experience teaching in a registered nursing program at a college or university is preferred. Holds a current unencumbered state professional registered nurse license or enhance compact nurse licensure relevant to the state of teaching location. Certified Nurse Educator certification and national certification in area of nursing specialty is preferred. Maintains professional competence/expertise in teaching through activities such as nursing practice, continuing education programs, conferences, workshops, seminars, academic courses, research projects and professional writing.
• Subject to state BON/BRN/HEB regulation(s) where the campus/student is located.
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• You: Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development. Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment. Rest and relaxation with generous PTO and holiday benefits. Robust health and welfare benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision. Preparation for the future with a 401(k) and company match. For consideration, only online applications will be accepted. No phone calls, please. Our schools prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law.