Clinical Nursing Adjunct Faculty - Med/Surg

Arizona College of Nursing•Aurora, CO

About The Position

Arizona College of Nursing is a rapidly growing nursing school working to address the nursing shortage by preparing students for careers in nursing and healthcare. The Clinical Nursing Adjunct Faculty member provides instruction that facilitates students’ achievement of course objectives while demonstrating the college’s values of Passion, Adaptability, Accountability, Integrity, and Excellence. The role includes teaching and evaluating students in didactic and/or clinical settings, leading simulation learning experiences, and supporting student success and professional development. Faculty plan, teach, and evaluate classroom, clinical, skills-lab, and other learning experiences in conjunction with other team members. They help students apply theory to clinical practice, assess student learning and progress, provide timely feedback, and maintain required student performance records. Faculty also contribute to curriculum development and evaluation, program review, student advising, and policy development as applicable. The position is subject to state BON/BRN regulation where the student is located.

Requirements

Graduate degree; if the graduate degree is not in nursing, 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 CHEA are required.
At least three years of work experience as a professional registered nurse providing direct patient care.
Current, unencumbered state professional registered nurse license or enhanced compact nurse licensure relevant to the state of the teaching location.
Evidence of education and experience demonstrating competence to teach the assigned course and develop and evaluate student admission, progression, retention, and graduation policies.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
Maintain professional competence and expertise in teaching through activities such as nursing practice, continuing education, conferences, workshops, seminars, academic courses, research projects, or professional writing.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience teaching in a registered nursing program at a college or university.
Certified Nurse Educator certification.
National certification in the area of nursing specialty.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, teach, and evaluate the philosophy and objectives of the nursing education program.
Design, implement, teach, evaluate, and revise the curriculum.
Document actions taken in faculty and committee meetings using a systematic plan for total program evaluation.
Lead simulation learning experiences in the Nursing Lab.
Teach and evaluate students in the classroom and design learning environments that address contemporary nursing issues.
Support students’ academic progression and socialization into the nursing role.
Use assessment tools to evaluate student learning and participate in curriculum design, program evaluation, and program revision.
Work with Course Lead Faculty to develop student success plans and remediate at-risk students.
Facilitate nursing students’ application of theory to clinical practice and attend healthcare facility or agency orientations.
Communicate professionally with clinical agency representatives, staff, faculty, and students.
Identify and promptly communicate clinical concerns to Course Lead Faculty, recommending changes and solutions as appropriate.
Communicate regularly with Course Lead Faculty about student progress, clinical issues, suggestions, and professional learning needs.
Grade clinical papers and provide students with timely, clear feedback.
Maintain student performance records, including Student Success Plans, Progressive Disciplinary Plans, and midterm and final clinical evaluations.
Complete clinical site evaluations and enforce college and clinical facility policies and procedures.
Attend course faculty meetings during planning week to align clinical rotations with the didactic course.
Plan, teach, and evaluate classroom, clinical, skills-lab, and other learning experiences with team members.
Connect students with College resources and participate in academic advisement and counseling as needed.
Demonstrate and coach students in leadership and ethics, communication and critical thinking, teamwork and collaboration, and responsibility and dependability.
Attend campus-based orientation and faculty meetings when applicable.
Provide input on developing, evaluating, and revising program policies as applicable.
Complete required FERPA training and uphold FERPA guidelines to protect student privacy.
Perform other related duties as requested by the dean.