Adjunct Instructor

Adjunct Instructor - Practical NursingJob no: 494114Closes: Work Type: Faculty - Part TimeLocations: Lake Charles, LACategories: NursingCollege: SOWELADepartment: Academic Affairs Sub department: School of Nursing & Allied Health Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct Duties and Responsibilities: • Understands and adheres to all applicable Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) policies.• Understands and adheres to policies and procedures contained in the SOWELA Technical Community College (STCC) Faculty Handbook.• Understands and adheres to all laws pertaining to disclosure of student records.• Understands and adheres to the professional scope, standards, codes, rules and regulations of Professional Governing Bodies:o American Nurses Associationo Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE)o Nurses Code of Ethics • Teaching and Direct Instructional Activitieso Course/clinical materials are prepared using evidence-based resources (textbooks, instructional aids, online resources, and materials)o Follow curriculum guidelines as approved by the LSBPNEo Keep up to date with NCLEX changeso Course/ clinical time organized to be accomplished in the allotted timeo Instruction provided to individual students and groups appropriate to the needs and requirements of activities being performedo Attends class/clinical on time and if unable to attend; ensures alternate method of course delivery is available for studentso Able to deliver course content in a clear, concise manner that enhances student learningo Demonstrates varied methods of course content delivery and use of instructional aidso Provides adequate resources that enable students to successfully complete assignmentso Content expert in subject mattero Promotes discussion among students as well as learning and individual initiativeo Provides constructive feedback in a timely manner on tests and assignmentso Provides fair grading of student course/clinical worko Provides advisement services to assigned adviseeso Maintains individual student progress data and ensures this is a part of the student’s permanent recordo Uphold classroom and clinical policieso Oversees students’ clinical practice Ensures clinical site will allow students to gain clinical experience for course content and enhance clinical judgment Orients self and student to clinical facility policies and procedures Evaluates student performance in the clinical setting, using the coordinating guidelines for the evaluation tool Participates in pre and post conference experiences Assists with simulation lab check offs as scheduled Instruct, supervise and evaluate students during labs and patient care Evaluates student’s clinical paperwork• Service to Students, Department, Division or Collegeo Submits reports and performs required record-keeping functions in a timely and dependable manner.o Attends LSBPNE new instructor workshop.o Professionally represents the institution in college-related outreach activities.o May apply academic expertise in the local, state or national communityo Participates in workshops/seminars• Professional Development Activitieso Attends conferences, seminars and workshops that enhance expertise in areas of teaching responsibilitieso Participates in professional organizationso Acts as a role model for nursing studentso Develops and maintains professional and collegial relationships Required Education: • Must maintain a current, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in Louisiana or one of the Compact Member States Required Experience: • Minimum of three years of nursing experience. At least one of these three years must have been as a medical-surgical hospital staff nurse providing direct patient care. Must have practiced as a nurse for a minimum of six full-time months during the three years immediately preceding application. Required Licenses or Certifications: • Must maintain a current, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in Louisiana or one of the Compact Member States Preferred Education: • A Master’s degree is preferred• Teaching experience is preferred Preferred Experience: • Experience in labor and delivery as well as pediatrics is a plus Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.