Adjunct Instructor - LPN to RN (Leesville)

Recent Jobs; Louisiana, Rahway (MO, NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

SOWELA Technical Community College seeks an adjunct Nursing instructor to deliver clinically oriented education in the School of Nursing & Allied Health. The role requires adherence to college policies and professional standards, with responsibilities spanning teaching, student evaluation, and service to the department.

Applicants must have a Master’s in Nursing (or Doctoral) and clinical nursing experience in the designated concentration, plus licensure as an RN in Louisiana or a compact state.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required or Doctoral in Nursing.
• Two years of clinical nursing experience in the concentration taught (Medical-Surgical, Maternal Child, Pediatrics, Mental Health).
• Must meet LSBN faculty qualifications and hold/maintain RN license in Louisiana or Compact State.

Responsibilities

• Teach and provide direct instructional activities using evidence-based resources.
• Maintain office hours and timely record-keeping; professionally represent SOWELA in clinical settings.
• Promote professional development and participate in conferences, workshops, and professional organizations.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback and fair grading.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical supervision

Policy compliance

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Doctoral degree in Nursing

Job description

College:SOWELA

Department: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:
  • American Nurses Association
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing
  • Nurses Code of Ethics
  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
• Teaching and Direct Instructional Activities
  • Teaching materials are prepared using evidence-based resources (textbooks, instructional aids, online resources, and materials)
  • If applicable, teaching plans are organized and available for course presentation
  • Course and clinical time organized to be accomplished in the allotted time
  • Instruction provided to individual students and groups appropriate to the needs and requirements of activities being performed
  • Attends class/clinical on time and if unable to attend; ensures alternate method of course delivery is available for students
  • Able to enhance clinical judgement for students through clear, concise instruction
  • Provides adequate resources that enable students to successfully complete assignments
  • Content expert in subject matter
  • Promotes discussion among students as well as learning and individual initiative
  • Provides constructive feedback in a timely manner on performance, tests, and assignments
  • Provides fair grading of student course/clinical work
  • 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
  • Participates in pre and post conference experiences
• Service to Students, Department, Division or College
  • Maintains office hours as required
  • Submits reports and performs required record-keeping functions in a timely and dependable manner.
  • Professionally represents SOWELA in clinical institutions
• Professional Development Activities
  • Attends conferences, seminars and workshops that enhance expertise in areas of teaching responsibilities
  • Participates in professional organizations
  • Acts as a role model for nursing students
  • Develops and maintains professional and collegial relationships

Required Education:

• Must hold a Master's degree in Nursing or Doctoral degree in Nursing

Required Experience:

• Clinical nursing experience of two years in the concentration hired to teach (Medical-Surgical, Maternal Child, Pediatrics, Mental Health)

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must meet faculty qualifications through LSBN and clinical agencies
• Must maintain a current, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in Louisiana or one of the Compact Member States

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.

Advertised:

23 Oct 2023 Central America Standard Time