LPN Faculty, WATC

University of Arkansas System • Fort Smith, AR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is seeking an LPN Faculty member for the WATC program. This role is responsible for teaching high school juniors and seniors in nursing education, bridging the gap between high school and college-level healthcare education. The faculty member will provide students with hands-on, real-world knowledge of nursing, fostering technical skills and compassionate patient care, and preparing them for advanced healthcare education and the workforce. The position reports directly to the Executive Director of Allied Health and WATC-Health.

Requirements

• Holds a current license as a registered nurse in the State of Arkansas.
• Hold a minimum of an associate’s degree in nursing.
• Have experience in clinical nursing practice.
• Experience in the development of instructional materials or willingness to learn.
• Faculty must maintain current credentials in their field.
• Furnish evidence of current CPR certification, immunizations, and TB skin test or chest x-ray on an annual basis.
• Completes agency required background and drug screening.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates must upload a copy of their current Arkansas RN License.

Responsibilities

• Accept the responsibility of maintaining high standards of quality nursing education.
• Adhere to regulations in the University of Arkansas — Fort Smith Employee Handbook and the WATC Nursing Faculty Handbook.
• Teach high school juniors and seniors, providing hands-on, real-world knowledge of nursing.
• Foster both technical skills and compassionate patient care.
• Prepare students for the challenges of advanced healthcare education and the workforce.
• Collaborate with peers and the Executive Director of Allied Health and WATC-Health about development, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum.
• Maintain high academic standards by adhering to standards established by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
• Participate in didactic and clinical instruction as assigned.
• Participate in academic counseling.
• Attend and participate in meetings as scheduled by the Executive Director of Allied Health and WATC-Health and Dean of the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences.
• Adhere to course objectives and program outcomes in developing appropriate class content and objectives.
• Participate in the faculty, student and program evaluation process.
• Use appropriate instructional resources to facilitate student progress toward meeting objectives.
• Assist in the development of standards for the admission, progression, and graduation of nursing students.
• Serve as a professional role model for the student.
• Participate in recruitment and retention of students within the PN program.
• Assume responsibility for adhering to policies related to examinations and preparing test items.
• Furnish evidence of current CPR certification, immunizations, and TB skin test or chest x-ray on an annual basis.
• Complete agency required background and drug screening.
• Maintain appropriate records regarding student evaluation and progress.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of all records and examinations.
• Maintain office hours for consultation.
• Participate in campus-wide activities in ways that benefit UAFS, the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences, and WATC PN program, faculty, and students.
• Develop effective working relationships within the WATC PN program, UAFS, College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences, and the Fort Smith community.
• Participate in professional and community activities for the purpose of bringing education, service, and research findings together for the improvement of health care.
• Consistently participate in scholarly and/or service activities.
• Maintain a hard copy or digital copy of all lecture material on file in the WATC PN program.
• Promote the goals, objectives and reputation of the WATC PN program with the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences, UAFS, and community.
• Participate in continuing education programs to remain current in practice.
• Promote cohesiveness between faculty and students within the WATC PN program.
• Submit goals for the coming year by the UAFS submission deadline.
• Adhere to the policy relating to team responsibilities and complete the team task checklist as appropriate.
• Select appropriate clients for student clinical experiences.
• Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to foster teamwork and to provide leadership for subordinates.
• Requires consistent on-time attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree