Adjunct Instructor of Nursing

Louisiana State University • Baton Rouge, LA

59d • Onsite

About The Position

THIS IS AN ON-SITE HOSPITAL CLINICAL POSITION LOCATED AT VARIOUS HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS Under the direction of the Nursing Program Director and Semester Coordinator, engages in the duties and responsibilities of a clinical nursing faculty member including but not limited to clinical teaching, grading, clinical preparation, supervision of clinical, lab, and simulated clinical experiences, evaluation of student achievement of program outcomes, and other associated duties and responsibilities that may be required by the Program, Division, and/or University. Faculty will teach across the curriculum to ensure compliance with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LASBN), the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and other professional standards and guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's-Nursing from a regionally accredited academic institution. LSBN BSN Exception Rules apply
• Minimum of 2 or more years of experience
• Active, unencumbered license in the state of Louisiana; Clinical experience as a registered nurse.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D
• Doctorate in Nursing Practice or Ph.D. in Nursing from a regionally accredited academic institution.
• Minimum of 5 or more years of experience
• Active, unencumbered license in the state of Louisiana; Clinical experience as a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Develop clinical, laboratory, and simulated clinical experiences to implement the curriculum design.
• Facilitates learning experiences in the clinical, laboratory, and simulated clinical environment across the nursing curriculum.
• Maintains control of the learning environment.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching methods to accommodate the learning styles of the students.
• Provides opportunities for active student involvement through practice and application.
• Demonstrates a command of subject matter while keeping diversity, equity, and inclusion in mind.
• Models and encourages a collaborative faculty-student relationship.
• Provides and utilizes course materials that enhances student learning and aligns with course policies as outlined in the course syllabus.
• Conducts laboratory experiences and performs clinical supervision in clinical agencies.
• Completes validations as required by contract.
• Provides/Coordinates student orientation for clinical experiences.
• Makes clinical assignments for students at the clinical setting at designated time.
• Supervises students in patient care areas in collaboration with staff.
• Conducts conferences with students promoting reflection of experiences.
• Maintains ongoing weekly evaluation of individual student progress in clinical area.
• Provides timely ongoing verbal and written feedback to students.
• Advises students toward personal development in dealing with clinical stress.
• Provides timely communication with the nursing program director and semester coordinator on issues that arise with students and clinical sites.
• Comply with university and nursing unit policies.
• Maintains evidence of faculty qualifications, including ongoing validation of current licensure or privilege to practice nursing in Louisiana (or compact state), healthcare requirements, and changes in educational credentials.
• Maintains punctuality/commitments in meeting assigned classes, laboratory, and clinical experiences including but not limited to arranging coverage of classes during absences and emergency leaves.
• Models professional behaviors at all times to stakeholders, faculty, and students.
• Fosters the development of a team concept of program responsibility and commitment to the program objectives and mission by encouraging active participation of program members and promoting rapport within the program, division, campus, and in the community.
• Collaborates with semester coordinator to develop clinical schedule and appropriate clinical activities.
• Maintains faculty workload expectations as designated in university policies.
• Teaches across the curriculum and on LSUE campuses in the fall, spring, summer, and intercession semesters as assigned.
• Participates in clinical orientation as required by institution.
• Assures ongoing evaluation of lab/clinical courses within the nursing program.
• Evaluate student performance in the clinical, laboratory, and simulated clinical environment.
• Participates in evaluation methods for students' lab performance.
• Identifies and advocates for services needed by students in the nursing education program.
• Participates in the clinical orientation of students.
• Provides guidance in student academic/personal development.
• Provides an environment conducive to learning for students.
• Promotes professional development of students.
• Develops remediation plans with students for student improvement and/or growth.
• Schedules regular meetings with students who are at risk for being unsuccessful in the clinical setting Follows and implements the Student Improvement Plan process per policy.
• Assists students in identifying and utilizing resources that may contribute to their success.
• Develop, implement, facilitate, and analyze assessments in the nursing program, individual courses, and student learning outcomes.
• Participates in the nursing education program's compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN), ACEN rules and regulations, and all other state or federal regulations.
• Accurately communicates nursing and university policies.
• Participates in an ongoing systematic evaluation of the program to aide in meeting/exceeding program expectations in accordance with the LSBN.
• Participates in developing, revising student policies, organizational framework, and revising curricular offerings, as deemed necessary.
• Serves as a member of the nursing faculty committees with regular attendance and meaningful contribution.
• Other duties as assigned by the Nursing Program Director

Benefits

• LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees