Instructor of Nursing

Louisiana State University•Columbia, SC

4d•$55,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

THIS IS AN ON-SITE POSITION LOCATED ON THE EUNICE AND LAFAYETTE, LA CAMPUSES Under the direction of the Nursing Program Director, engages in the duties and responsibilities of a nursing faculty member including but not limited to teaching, advising, grading, course preparation, supervision of clinical, lab, and simulated clinical experiences, preparing/administering examinations, 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 degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited academic institution.
Must be enrolled in a graduate nursing program upon date of hire.
Minimum of 3 years mor more years of experience.
Active, unencumbered license in the state of Louisiana
Clinical experience as a registered nurse.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D 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

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.
Participates in interviewing, recruitment, orientation, and coordination of prospective faculty members (full-time and adjunct).
Participates with semester coordinator to develop course syllabi/calendar with all requirements for compliance purposes.
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.
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.
Participates in the annual budget planning process for the nursing education program budget to include operating and capital expenditures.
Participates 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.
Identifies and advocates for services needed by students in the nursing education program.
Participates in the orientation and advisement of students.
Assists students with advising, course scheduling and provides guidance in their 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 a course or the nursing program.
Follows and implements the Student Improvement Plan process per policy.
Assists students in identifying and utilizing resources that may contribute to their success.
Develop classroom, clinical, laboratory, and simulated clinical experiences to implement the curriculum design.
Facilitates learning experiences in the classroom, 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.
Begins and ends class, laboratory, and/or clinical on time.
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.
Serves on various university committees based on appointment from university, division dean, and nursing program director.
Develops and maintains ongoing relationships within the community, including fostering the nursing education program's responsiveness to community/employer needs.
Assures ongoing evaluation of didactic/lab/clinical courses within the nursing program.
Evaluate student performance in the classroom, clinical, laboratory, and simulated clinical environment.
Participates in evaluation methods for students' lab performance.
Other duties as assigned by the Nursing Program Director.