Nursing Faculty

HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE•Atchison, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructor of Associate Degree Nursing plans, delivers, and evaluates classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction. The role introduces students to the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for safe nursing practice and successful completion of the licensure exam. The instructor also provides related services and support activities that promote student learning, safe practice, and effective educational programming, and supports the program director in meeting instructional requirements and maintaining accreditation compliance. The position includes teaching theory and clinical skills; preparing instructional plans; monitoring student progress and providing instruction and support tailored to student needs; maintaining relationships with clinical affiliates; keeping accurate records; enforcing academic policies; and assisting with course and curriculum development. Additional duties include participating in meetings and accreditation activities, managing supplies and facilities responsibly, supporting college and healthcare-community relationships, following institutional and government requirements, maintaining appropriate on-campus, office, and clinical hours, maintaining nursing credentials and professional development, and modeling professionalism. Other duties may be assigned by the program director or college administration. The role is located in Atchison, Kansas. Work hours may include days, evenings, or weekends. The work environment is usually moderately noisy. The position regularly requires standing, talking, and hearing; frequently requires handling or feeling objects with the hands; occasionally requires reaching with the hands and arms and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), or a BSN with a degree plan in place.
Current and unrestricted Kansas registered nurse (R.N.) license.
Current working knowledge of nursing practice, clinical procedures, and documentation.
Maintain competence in assigned areas of responsibility.
Ability to work cooperatively and constructively with others and communicate effectively with a broad range of audiences.
Ability to manage job responsibilities and meet established college outcomes.
Ability to use college-identified computer hardware and software and other college-provided technology as required.
Ability to physically adapt to the rigorous schedule of a school day throughout the year.
Reliable, honest, and punctual.
Clear verbal and written self-expression.
Regularly able to stand, talk, and hear; frequently able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; occasionally able to reach with hands and arms and lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Initiative and creativity are valuable assets.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned theory and clinical skills using current educational sources.
Prepare instructional plans for each class session in accordance with course objectives.
Monitor student achievement using testing and other measures, and provide varied instructional materials, activities, and approaches.
Set high learning expectations based on individual student needs; develop and monitor improvement plans and provide additional assistance to students who are not meeting academic goals.
Build and maintain positive relationships with clinical affiliates.
Maintain complete and accurate office and student records in a timely and efficient manner.
Enforce academic policies and procedures and comply with institutional rules and regulations related to instruction and employment.
Assist the program director with developing and revising course content, syllabi, first-day handouts, curriculum plans, and instructional documentation.
Participate in departmental, divisional, and college meetings, accreditation activities, and committee assignments as required.
Procure supplies and equipment in accordance with budget guidelines and with program director approval; help care for and maintain college facilities and equipment.
Maintain supportive relationships with college departments, the business community, and healthcare entities used as clinical sites.
Follow and support the college mission, improvement initiatives, and state and federal mandates.
Maintain on-campus instructional hours, posted office hours, and clinical hours sufficient to fulfill contracted duties.
Maintain nursing credentials in accordance with the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, pursue continuing education, and maintain safe and drug-free nursing practices while performing job duties.
Serve as a professional role model for students.
Perform other necessary responsibilities and duties assigned by the program director or college administration.