ADJUNCT FACULTY (VN) - CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR FUNDAMENTALS INSTRUCTOR- WEEKENDS

Stanbridge University is conducting a search for a qualified faculty member to provide clinical instruction in the discipline of Fundamentals for the Vocational Nursing Program.

Reporting to the Vocational Nursing Program Director, the faculty member is responsible for providing subject matter expertise and delivering clinical instruction according to an approved course syllabus using accepted and effective teaching methods while promoting student retention and satisfaction.

Faculty members are responsible for assessing student performance during the assigned course and documenting all course-related activities within the timelines established by the university.

Essential Functions :

• Saturdays and / or Sundays : 8 or 12-hour shifts.
• Effectively delivers clinical and / or theory instruction utilizing the course materials provided.
• Develop teaching methods and strategies to engage the students in learning and to promote clinical judgment skills in the clinical setting.
• Apply the clinical judgment model and theoretical principles to evaluate student's clinical competency.
• Responsible for the provision of learning experiences that facilitate application and integration of theoretical principles, active participation and experience in patient care management, and observation with active participation in professional roles for nurses in the clinical setting.
• Responsible for ensuring patient safety and for the school's compliance with policies established by the clinical agency.
• Lead as a clinical resource managing pre- and post-conferences and engaging students to reflect on their clinical experiences.
• Create and establish a professional environment that promotes student success through important characteristics of a nurse : accountability, flexibility, passion, and integrity.
• Promotes student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and engaging students in the learning process.
• Responsible for maintaining and submitting accurate student grades, reports, attendance, and student feedback in a timely manner.
• Maintains current knowledge in the performance and nursing duties assigned.
• Participates in department meetings and shared governance committees.

Qualifications :

• Current and active California license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Four (4) years of bedside or clinical nursing experience within the past five (5) years.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Card.
• Previous work experience in a Fundamentals setting, hospitals, and / or skilled nursing facilities.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft : Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Up-to-Date Immunization Records.
• $40-$50 / hr. Salary is dependent on experience and education.

Conditions of Employment :

• The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be physically present in the office.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
• Employment verification will be conducted to verify the minimum years of practical work experience required by our accreditors.
• All employment offers are contingent upon completion of a background check.

Work Environment :

• Standard office / classroom / lab or clinical setting.
• Typically, duties are performed in an office / classroom / Lab / clinical setting environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation.
• Work environment may include skills lab or bedside environments and required by program.
• An incumbent is subject to contact with others, frequent interruptions, noise from talking or office equipment and demanding timelines.

Physical Demands

• The incumbent regularly sits for long periods, walking short distances on a regular basis.
• Physical ability to perform the duties as assigned to the program or department.
• Uses hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reaches with hands and arms; speaks clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information;

sees to read fine print and operate computer; hears and understands voices over telephone and in person; and lifts, carries, and / or moves objects weighing up to 10-25 pounds.

Benefits :

• Training & Development.
• Flexible schedule.
• Mentorship.
9 days ago