Nursing Simulation Faculty-NHC Endowment Grant TFT

Cape Fear Community College•Wilmington - Downtown Campus, NC

19d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Time Limited, Temporary Full Time Grant Funded Position ending June 2027 with potential for extension. The role provides instruction in nursing simulated clinical activities and to students through a variety of methods. The position receives general supervision from the Nursing Simulation Coordinator and participates in supervision over clerical staff.

Requirements

A bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.
Must have a current, unrestricted North Carolina RN license.
Have education in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, appropriate to assignment. Once completed, this education need not be repeated if employing organization is changed. This education may be demonstrated by one of the following: (A) completion of 45 contact hours of Board-approved continuing education courses; (B) completion of a certificate program in nursing education; (C) nine semester hours of graduate course work in adult learning and learning principles; (D) national certification in nursing education; or (E) documentation of completion of structured, individualized development activities of at least 45 contact hours approved by the Board. Criteria for approval shall include content in the faculty role in curriculum implementation, curricular objectives to be met and evaluated, review of strategies for identified student population, and expectations of student and faculty performance.
Have knowledge of current nursing practice for the registered nurse and the licensed practical nurse.
A minimum of two calendar years of prior full-time employment or the equivalent in clinical nursing practice as an RN.
Have formal education in nursing simulation and debriefing.
Experience in teaching nursing education through simulated laboratory and clinical activities.
Knowledge of classroom, laboratory and clinical (including simulation) instructional techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of principles and procedures of academic and instructional program development and administration in the area of assignment.
Knowledge of current trends, research and development in the area of assignment.
Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping.
Knowledge of principles and techniques involved in test development and administration.
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to analyze problems; identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Ability to demonstrate proficient use of technology and equipment.
Ability to effectively direct the provisions of the academic area to which assigned in support of the college programs.
Ability to gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
Ability to participate in the preparation and administration of a departmental budget.
Ability to conduct committee meetings in an effective and efficient manner.
Ability to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, reading and writing, communicating with others, operating assigned equipment, and handling varied tasks simultaneously.
Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include standing or sitting for extended periods of time, operating assigned equipment, handling varied tasks simultaneously, and bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of making sound decisions, responding to questions, and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts simulated clinical rotation assignments for nursing students, including coordination of related simulation activities and operations for nursing.
Assists in the development of simulated experiences and schedules for clinical courses.
Collaborates with faculty to provide a bridge between classroom theory and simulated clinical applications.
Works with associate director and coordinator to negotiate simulated clinical rotations.
Apprises faculty members of serious concerns and/or special problems with students during simulation/remediation activities.
Assesses faculty concerns with students as problems arise and intervenes after collaboration with coordinator and associate director.
Participates in orientation of faculty members to simulation.
Evaluates student performance in simulation and lab remediation and informs clinical faculty of progress/concerns.
Stays abreast of new developments and changes in various academic fields; participates in staff development programs, workshops, seminars and other continuing education programs as appropriate.
Oversees the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area.
Participates on college committees and in other institutional activities and programs.
Fills in for other instructors as needed in class, lab or clinical.
Assesses the relevancy and impact of various activities; revises and improves activity format; evaluates various textbooks and participates in selection of books to be used for future classes.
Assists in the recruitment of students.
Participates in a variety of student-related administrative activities including reviewing admission requirements, progress and qualifications for graduation.
Demonstrates competence regarding the handling of hazardous substances such as blood borne pathogens; continually undergoes training and trains students in such procedures.
Participates in all functions related to implementation of the programs systematic plan for evaluation.
Assists in assessing material, supply and equipment needed for the nursing department.
Assists in maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.