Instructor of Nursing

Louisiana State University•Eunice, LA

7d•$55,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Nursing Program Director, this position engages in the duties and responsibilities of a nursing faculty member. This includes teaching, advising, grading, course preparation, supervision of clinical, lab, and simulated clinical experiences, preparing/administering examinations, and evaluating student achievement of program outcomes. The faculty member 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. This is an on-site position located on the Eunice and Lafayette, LA campuses.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited academic institution.
Must be enrolled in a graduate nursing program upon date of hire.
Active, unencumbered license in the state of Louisiana.
Clinical experience as a registered nurse.
CPR Certification-Basic cardiac life support.

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.

Responsibilities

Develop classroom, clinical, laboratory, and simulated clinical experiences to implement the curriculum design.
Facilitate learning experiences in the classroom, clinical, laboratory, and simulated clinical environment across the nursing curriculum.
Maintain control of the learning environment.
Utilize a variety of teaching methods to accommodate the learning styles of the students.
Provide opportunities for active student involvement through practice and application.
Demonstrate a command of subject matter while keeping diversity, equity, and inclusion in mind.
Begin and end class, laboratory, and/or clinical on time.
Model and encourage a collaborative faculty-student relationship.
Provide and utilize course materials that enhance student learning and align with course policies as outlined in the course syllabus.
Conduct laboratory experiences and perform clinical supervision in clinical agencies.
Complete validations as required by contract.
Provide/Coordinate student orientation for clinical experiences.
Make clinical assignments for students at the clinical setting at designated time.
Supervise students in patient care areas in collaboration with staff.
Conduct conferences with students promoting reflection of experiences.
Maintain ongoing weekly evaluation of individual student progress in clinical area.
Provide timely ongoing verbal and written feedback to students.
Advise students toward personal development in dealing with clinical stress.
Provide 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.
Maintain 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.
Maintain punctuality/commitments in meeting assigned classes, laboratory, and clinical experiences including but not limited to arranging coverage of classes during absences and emergency leaves.
Model professional behaviors at all times to stakeholders, faculty, and students.
Foster 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, and campus, and in the community.
Participate in interviewing, recruitment, orientation, and coordination of prospective faculty members (full-time and adjunct).
Participate with semester coordinator to develop course syllabi/calendar with all requirements for compliance purposes.
Maintain faculty workload expectations as designated in university policies.
Teach across the curriculum and on LSUE campuses in the fall, spring, summer, and intercession semesters as assigned.
Participate in clinical orientation as required by institution.
Develop, implement, facilitate, and analyze assessments in the nursing program, individual courses, and student learning outcomes.
Participate 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 communicate nursing and university policies.
Participate in an ongoing systematic evaluation of the program to aide in meeting/exceeding program expectations in accordance with the LSBN.
Participate in developing, revising student policies, organizational framework, and revising curricular offerings, as deemed necessary.
Serve as a member of the nursing faculty committees with regular attendance and meaningful contribution.
Participate in the annual budget planning process for the nursing education program budget to include operating and capital expenditures.
Participate in the selection and implementation of resources including but not limited to textbooks, audiovisual programs, software, and simulations, consistent with curriculum design and program needs.
Identify and advocate for services needed by students in the nursing education program.
Participate in the orientation and advisement of students.
Assist students with advising, course scheduling and provide guidance in their academic/personal development.
Provide an environment conducive to learning for students.
Promote professional development of students.
Develop remediation plans with students for student improvement and/or growth.
Schedule regular meetings with students who are at risk for being unsuccessful in a course or the nursing program.
Follow and implement the Student Improvement Plan process per policy.
Assist students in identifying and utilizing resources that may contribute to their success.
Serve on various university committees based on appointment from university, division dean, and nursing program director.
Develop and maintain ongoing relationships within the community, including fostering the nursing education program's responsiveness to community/employer needs.
Assure ongoing evaluation of didactic/lab/clinical courses within the nursing program.
Evaluate student performance in the classroom, clinical, laboratory, and simulated clinical environment.
Participate in evaluation methods for students' lab performance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Nursing Program Director.