Nursing Faculty - Med/Surg & Fundamentals

Arizona College of Nursing • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Arizona College of Nursing is a rapidly growing, nursing school that transforms people’s lives by preparing them for careers in nursing and improving communities through the care its graduates provide. As a leading nurse educator, Arizona College of Nursing offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s in nursing in 3 years or less with qualified transfer credits. Our quality nursing curriculum prepares students for an in-demand career to help communities overcome the chronic, well-known, and increasing nursing shortage. Through the execution of a targeted growth strategy, the college plans to meet the growing demand for nurses by launching campuses in markets where bachelor’s prepared nurses are needed. Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values: Passion: We love helping others succeed. Excellence: We strive to be the best. Adaptability: We learn, in part by trying new ideas. Accountability: We own our results. Integrity: We do the right thing.

Requirements

• Graduate degree required; if not in nursing, must have a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and a graduate degree in a related discipline.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ work experience as a professional registered nurse providing direct patient care.
• Previous experience teaching in a registered nursing program at a college or university is preferred.
• Holds a current unencumbered state professional registered nurse license or enhance compact nurse licensure relevant to the state of teaching location.
• Certified Nurse Educator certification and national certification in area of nursing specialty is preferred.
• Maintains professional competence/expertise in teaching through activities such as nursing practice, continuing education programs, conferences, workshops, seminars, academic courses, research projects and professional writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction that facilitates students’ achievement of course objectives.
• Engage in scholarly and service activities to promote professional development.
• Contribute to the success of the College and its students.
• 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 of evaluation for total program review.
• Lead simulation learning experiences in the Nursing Lab.
• Teach at least 36 credits annually.
• Design an effective learning environment that facilitates student learning.
• Support students’ progression in academics and socialization into the role of nursing.
• Utilize an array of assessment tools to evaluate student learning.
• Actively participate in the systematic plan for curriculum design, program evaluation and program revision.
• Serve as a mentor to faculty, adjuncts, and students.
• Pursue continuous in-service/professional development opportunities annually.
• Serve as an advisor to an assigned group of core nursing students.
• Develop student success plans and remediate 'at risk' students.
• Oversee instruction and grading of clinical adjuncts.
• Facilitate the nursing students’ application of theory to clinical practice.
• Attend hospital-based orientations.
• Communicate effectively with clinical agency representatives, staff, faculty, and students.
• Identify and communicate problem areas/clinical areas of concern to Course Lead Faculty.
• Provide weekly communication with Course Lead Faculty concerning student progress.
• Grade associated clinical papers and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain all records on student performance.
• Complete clinical site evaluations.
• Adhere to/enforce the policies and procedures of Arizona College of Nursing and the assigned clinical facility.
• Plan, teach, and evaluate classroom, clinical, skills labs and other learning experiences.
• Connect students to College resources for their success.
• Demonstrate and coach students on soft skills.
• Maintain a presence on campus and contribute to the campus culture.
• Provide input to developing, evaluating and revising program policies.
• Participate in faculty meetings/in-service offerings and other nursing events.
• Protect student privacy through completing required FERPA training.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree