Nursing Clinical Adjunct Instructor

Uasys; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 1,137,000 - 1,619,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock, AR, invites applications for an Adjunct Clinical Instructor in the Practical Nursing program. Under supervision, you will adapt clinical experiences to ensure competent patient care and supervise students in clinical and laboratory settings.

Minimum qualifications include a Practical Nursing certificate and two years of clinical experience. Preferred: RN license and acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Unencumbered Practical Nursing Technical Certificate.
• Two years of clinical experience.
• Ability to teach basic nursing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the clinical area including simulation lab and skills labs.
• Coordinate lab competencies as assigned and assist in lab skills check offs.
• Student orientations and clinical scheduling duties.
• Familiar with hospital organization and nursing principles.
• Supervise students in clinical areas and labs.

Skills

Clinical experience

Teaching ability

Lab supervision

Communication skills

Education

Practical Nursing Technical Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Job description

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Less than Annual Appointment (Fixed Term)

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. The college is governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations. UA - Pulaski Tech, a comprehensive two-year college, offers associate degree and certificate programs for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities and/or for career preparation and advancement. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Department: Practical Nursing

Summary of Job Duties

The University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock, Arkansas is accepting applications for an Adjunct Clinical Instructor. University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College provides access to high-quality education that promotes student learning and enables individuals to develop to their fullest potential.

Position Summary: Under the immediate supervision of the Director of the Practical Nursing Program, the clinical instructor will assist with adapting educational experiences in an effort to assure sufficient and competent nursing care for patients in various clinical settings. Must have a minimum of two years in the clinical setting with at least one year of experience in an acute care setting. The clinical instructor shall be a primary clinical instructor. Responsible for supervision of students in the clinical area and designated nursing skills labs.

• Managing the clinical area including simulation lab and skills labs
• Coordinates lab competences as assigned and assists in lab skills check offs
• Student orientations and clinical scheduling duties as assigned
• Must be familiar with hospital organization and management and have sound knowledge of good nursing principles
• Ability to interpret procedures and policies and to develop, devise, and adapt techniques and methods to meet the needs of the students, clinical affiliates, and patients.
• Participate in faculty meetings
• Active, unencumbered registered nursing license or practical nursing license for the state of Arkansas
• Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently toward course objectives
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Unencumbered Practical Nursing Technical Certificate
• Two Years of experience in a clinical setting
• Ability to teach basic nursing skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of acute care experience in a medical surgical environment
• Unencumbered Registered Nursing License

Additional Information

SALARY: $1,000 per credit hour

Salary Information

$1000 Per Credit Hour

Required Documents to Apply

Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents

Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Recruitment Contact Information

Talayia Johnson - Associate Dean of Allied Health
[e-mail]

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Title IX protects the college community from sexual harassment in a school's education programs and activities. This means that Title IX protects the college community in connection with all academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs of the school, whether those programs take place in a school's facilities, in college transportation, at a class or training program sponsored by the school at another location, or elsewhere.

We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Benefits Eligible

No