Job title: Instructor, Nursing Clinical Reports to: Director of Nursing and Allied Health Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or working towards Master of Science in Nursing Registered Nurse - current Kansas license in good standing with no disciplinary action pending 2 years’ minimum experience in clinical nursing Current Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association Preferred Qualifications: • Master’s degree in nursing Recent clinical experience 1-year previous teaching experience 1-year experience in higher education Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: • Effective oral and written communication skills Ability to interact effectively and professionally with students, staff, and faculty Knowledge of computers and current technology Job Summary: To provide instruction for clinical nursing courses, simulation and skill labs to students in the Nursing program. Provide input to the Director of Nursing and Vice President of Instruction relative to new course development and program redesign. Prepare students to succeed in related employment. Essential Job Functions: • Teach an appropriate load as required by the negotiated agreement Clinical Supervision: o Schedule, orient, supervise, debrief, and evaluate students in clinicals, simulation, internships, observations, field experiences, other similar course, and graduation requirements Simulation and Skill Labs: o Assist simulation and skills lab instructor o Prepare and demonstrate procedures in nursing simulation and skill labs, supervise students demonstrations; debrief and evaluate student performance o Assist with inventory management, set up and cleanup of simulation and skill labs Maintain current knowledge, changes, and technology in the field, work with healthcare representatives to ensure current skills and techniques are taught in lab settings Identify, create, evaluate, modify, and implement outcomes, curricula, and assessments Deliver the approved course of study, maintain a student-oriented approach to education Provide individual and group instruction demonstrating thorough and accurate knowledge of the discipline of Professional Nursing Teach information, skills, and attitudes through a variety of instructional techniques/media supporting learning objectives identified for each course including critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical nursing judgment Ensure that safe and reasonable precautions are implemented to protect students, equipment, and facilities Identify, evaluate, implement, and modify instructional materials, technologies, methods based on student and industry assessments and feedback Evaluate student learning and teaching effectiveness through written, oral, practical and/or performance testing, ensuring that what it taught is evaluated Provide support and guidance to students with an aim toward retention and job placement, responsibilities may include advising, counseling students regarding career options, appropriate referrals, graduation requirements, and placement activities Develop and maintain an environment conducive to a high level of student learning, display a student-centered approach Verify and maintain records of student attendance, performance and provide frequent feedback to students regarding individual progress Conduct assessment of student performance, maintain accurate records of clinical evaluations and competencies, create and manage grading rubrics, submit grades in a timely manner Establish and maintain appropriate and adequate office hours, clinical schedules Develop and maintain active partnerships with business/industry to establish good public relations and become aware of employment opportunities, changes, processes, and job skills. This may be accomplished through industry visits/contacts/tours, and professional organizations Promote the program and assist with student recruitment Assist in program assessment, accreditation, program review processes and activities to maintain program viability and effectiveness Provide input for departmental budget, work closely with SATC staff to ensure all assets, materials, supplies, etc., are properly managed Work closely with other faculty, administration, and staff; attend meetings, serve on committees, collaborate with nurse faculty to prepare for class and lab instruction Participate in professional growth activities, certification training, and pursuing additional education required for this position At the cost of the employee: o Maintain current unencumbered license as Registered Nurse in State of Kansas o Maintain current Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association o Provide annual proof of negative tuberculosis screening o Provide annual proof of influenza vaccine o Maintain health insurance Support the vision, mission, and policies of Salina Area Technical College Perform other duties as assigned Physical Requirements: • Occasional physical exertion to manually lift, carry, push, pull or move objects or materials less than 50 pounds Generally, involves 50% standing, 40% walking and 10% sitting, however some days may require much more walking and standing Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling and reaching Requires acute hearing and speaking skills Requires fine dexterity to type, enter data and provide written communications Use of standard office equipment including computers and general office equipment Work is performed in a busy and noisy environment Requires prolonged sitting or standing Requires traveling to various sites May require evening and weekend work Consistency of temperament Exemption Status: Salary Exempt Classification: Faculty Full-time or part-time: Full-time Schedule: M-F, 40 hours – times according to the Negotiated Agreement and clinical schedule Pay Rate: To commensurate with education and experience Eligible Benefits: The College offers a fully paid single employee health and dental plan Voluntary benefit options include: o Accident, Cancer & Specified Disease, Heart & Stroke Supplemental Insurance o Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare & Dependent Care o Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance o 403B Investment Plans Additional Benefits: o KPERS (Kansas Public Employee Retirement System is a mandatory 6% contribution) o 10 days of Personal Time Off per Academic Year o Tuition Assistance - 9 Free Credits each for Self and Dependents per Semester Up to $3,000 Tuition Reimbursement per Calendar Year for one Degree Advancement Start date: December 2022 Application Process: To be considered for this position you must complete the following: Letter of interest Resume Three professional references If hired, official academic transcripts must be submitted to the HR Coordinator Timeline: Open until filled Requirements: • Applicant will be required to pass a drug screen and background check Provide proof of the following health records: o Hepatitis B series (3 doses) or proof of one positive titer o Varicella (2 doses) or proof of immunity by titer o MMR (2 doses) or proof of immunity by titer o Documentation of tetanus vaccine within the last 10 years Submit proof of negative tuberculosis screening Submit proof of health insurance This job description may be changed at any time and does not constitute a contract or agreement.
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