Health Assessment I and II - Didactic Nursing Faculty (part-time/remote)
About The Position
Chamberlain College of Nursing seeks Part-Time Nursing Faculty interested in teaching with our BSN Nursing program online. You will be teaching students in the role of facilitator, role model, coach and advisor. Incorporating Chamberlain Care philosophy to educate and embolden diverse nursing professionals in a culture where students and colleagues thrive and cultivate extraordinary nursing graduates. Part-time professors lead asynchronous discussions and teach synchronous live lectures each week, (scheduling AM and PM options for students) and will be available via email, online conferencing or telephone, to provide support and respond to student's enquiries in a timely manner. We are presently accepting applications in the following areas of course specialization: NR-302: Health Assessment I This course, part one of a two-part course, introduces the student to principles and techniques of nursing assessment, focusing on patient history taking, interview and communication techniques and techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation. The role of the nurse in obtaining comprehensive health assessments, including attributes of physical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural and spiritual functioning is discussed. Application of assessment findings to clinical decision making is addressed. The laboratory component is designed to promote cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary to assess the integumentary, head and neck, lymphatics, respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Practice of assessment techniques occurs through experiential learning. NR-304: Health Assessment II This course, part two of a two-part course, examines the principles and techniques of nursing assessment, focusing on utilization of assessment findings in clinical decision making. Participants learn to identify teaching and learning needs from a comprehensive assessment and health history. Professional responsibilities in conducting a comprehensive assessment and documenting assessment findings are addressed. The laboratory component is designed to continue promotion of the cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary to assess the peripheral vascular, abdominal/gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, neurological and male and female genitourinary systems (including breast). Practice of comprehensive assessment techniques occurs through experiential learning.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Nursing is required.
- Unencumbered professional nurse licensure (must also be willing to obtain a license in the state of Illinois if one is not already obtained)
- Minimum of 2-3 years teaching experience
- Excellent communication skills with high level of initiative and prudent judgment.
- Have genuine passion for nursing, education, and lifelong learning
- Have exceptional subject matter expertise in the field of instruction with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Are eager to serve students and colleagues with passion, respect and care
- Operate with a sense of responsibility and purpose with the desire to enrich colleagues, students, and the broader community
Nice To Haves
- Compact (multi-state) RN license preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides students with an approved Chamberlain syllabus that follows a template established by the local campus, and which includes the terminal course objectives.
- Organizes, prepares, and regularly revises and update all course materials as needed.
- Uses appropriate technological options for online technologies and course-related software, including Websites, e-mail, and online discussions for preparing the course and making it accessible to students.
- Models effective oral and written communications that engage the students, provide clarity, and improve student learning.
- Sets clear expectations for the course by publishing course terminal objectives, assignment/examinations dates, and weight the distribution of various evaluation categories.
- Ensures that the content and level of material included on exams correspond to the course terminal objectives.
- Demonstrates consistency and fairness in the preparation and grading of exams and provide timely feedback to students.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
