Part-Time Clinical Teaching Assistant - Grant Funded

Alvin Community College; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Alvin Community College is seeking a Part-Time Clinical Teaching Assistant for the Nursing Program. This grant-funded position supports clinical supervision, student assessment, and lab-based learning experiences, with hours not to exceed 19 per week.

Travel to main campus in Alvin and offsite sites may be required, and a criminal history check is required. Responsibilities include supervising student skills performance, collaborating with nursing faculty, and assisting with clinical,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, Nursing required.
• One year experience as RN in a clinical hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students’ skills performance and evaluation in clinical settings.
• Consult with nursing faculty on student progress and needs.
• Assist faculty with supervising clinical, simulation, and skills lab learning experiences.
• Coordinate with staff to support student persistence and success.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Student assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

This is a Part-Time GRANT FUNDED Technical, Clerical, Support and Maintenance position. Hours per work week are not to exceed 19 hours.

Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.

Your application status will be updated throughout the review process.

Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include working days, evenings and/or weekends.

May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland.

Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." All international credential evaluations must be conducted by one of the companies affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES) in order to be considered for a faculty position. Applicants bear the responsibility of requesting, paying associated fees, and obtaining an original transcript evaluation for submission to the Office of Human Resources. Please refer to the NACES website for further information (www.naces.org).

Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.

This is a security sensitive position and requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Serves as a Clinical Teaching Assistant to faculty in the Alvin College Nursing Program. Works under the supervision of a Master's or Doctoral prepared nursing faculty member. Assists nursing faculty with the supervision of students during clinical, simulation, and skills lab learning experiences. Must be flexible with ability to work days, nights, and/or weekends with the understanding available hours will be based on the needs of the program, not to exceed 19 hours per week. Must also understand a minimum number of hours is not guaranteed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Functions in the role of clinical supervisor
• Responsible for supervision of students’ skills performance, student evaluation and other aspects of student learning in the clinical setting
• Consults with nursing faculty members as needed
• Works with diverse group of nursing students in a clinical setting
• Responds to faculty/staff submitted Early Alerts and supports students in establishing goals to promote success
• Assists faculty and staff in identifying trends and researching best practices in student persistence and completion
• Other related duties may be assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role requires work in a clinical environment and must follow and adhere to all the health and safety requirements of the host clinical site as well as those required by Alvin Community College.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to twenty (20) pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science, Nursing
• One (1) year experience working as a Registered Nurse in a clinical hospital setting

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Clinical expertise to function effectively and safely in the nursing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with other.
• Ability to perform all tasks and job responsibilities safely without injury to self and others in compliance with ACC guidelines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Science, Nursing
• Recent (within the last two years) or current experience in acute care, med/surg
• Experience working with diverse individuals and communities
• Bilingual - English/Spanish