Registered Nurse Adjunct

Salary : $77.59 - $82.08 Hourly

Location : San Bernardino, CA

Job Type : Adjunct (PT Academic)

Job Number : 2425-01426

Department : Nursing

Opening Date : 09 / 27 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Work Schedule : Hours will vary depending on Department Needs*

HR Recruiter : Erica Mosley - [email protected]

Work Days / Year : Varies

Mission Statement : San Bernardino Valley College provides innovative instructional programs and cohesive student services to support the educational goals of a culturally diverse community of learners by engaging in continuous improvement and actively working towards an antiracist culture to foster an environment of meaningful learning and belonging for our students, employees, and the community.

Job Description

San Bernardino Community College District accepts applications for part-time, hourly adjunct positions for our two college campuses (San Bernardino Valley College and Crafton Hills College) on a continuous basis.

However, this does not imply the department is actively recruiting for this position. If there is an interest and / or need within the specific department, applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted by respective department deans and / or faculty chairs.

Applications submitted will remain active for up to one (1) year.

San Bernardino Valley College is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution with a majority of our students identifying themselves as either African-American / Black or LatinX.

At the heart of the Inland Empire, SBVC is a driving factor to improve the lives of our students, their families, and our communities.

We are seeking individuals to join our Nursing Department team that are fully committed to transformational, culturally responsive education in a collegial and collaborative student-centered environment.

The Registered Nurse (RN) Adjunct will have responsibility for instruction in theory, skills lab, or clinical portions of the nursing curriculum.

The RN Adjunct is supervised by the RN Program Director.

This posting is to establish a pool of qualified applicants positions as Adjunct - RN, Adjunct.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Delivers instruction for both theoretical and clinical nursing courses.
• Employs a diverse range of teaching methods, including lectures, case studies, videos, demonstrations, small group discussions, worksheets, student presentations, role-playing, patient care simulations, and guest speakers, etc.
• Incorporates teaching principles that are specifically tailored to the needs and characteristics of adult learners.
• Evaluates and analyzes students' mastery of course and program learning outcomes.
• Actively participates in discussions on outcomes at the campus, program, and institutional levels.
• Integrates psychosocial needs into the planning and delivery of nursing care.
• Demonstrates proficiency in essential information technology functions, including but not limited to, utilizing electronic health records (EHR) systems, documenting clinical activities, accessing educational and clinical resources, and effectively using other relevant academic and healthcare software.
• Takes responsibility for overseeing RN program students within clinical facilities.
• Communicates clinical expectations to students as outlined in the RN Student Handbook.
• Coordinates student placement and clarifies expectations with the Clinical Placement Specialist.
• Assigns patients and students to align theory objectives with both student learning and patient care needs.
• Guides students to resources necessary for clinical preparation.
• Assesses student knowledge and skill levels to ensure supervision of skills that promote safety and optimal patient care.
• Collaborates with Lead Faculty to develop a plan for effectively observing, instructing, and evaluating students.
• Facilitates post-conference sessions for students to share and reflect on their learning experiences.
• Aligns weekly theory content with clinical objectives and experiences.
• Reviews and provides feedback on nursing care plans in a timely manner using an electronic Learning Management System (LMS).
• Delivers immediate feedback on clinical performance following observations, as well as during mid-term and end-of-term evaluations.
• Works variable shifts and may commute to adjacent counties for clinical experiences
• Documents student observations utilizing narrative notes and designated program forms.
• The RN Adjunct supervises student conduct in the classroom, lab and at clinical sites.

Provides impactful academic guidance and support.

• Delivers feedback to students in a confidential setting.
• Recognizes verbal and nonverbal cues that suggest a need for student guidance.
• Maintains a nonjudgmental and supportive approach when guiding students.
• Encourages students to utilize problem-solving techniques to identify potential courses of action.
• Refers students with unresolved issues to the RN Program Director.
• Sets office hours or schedules appointments at times convenient for students.
• Validated Clinical Competence : The RN Adjunct must possess and exercise the degree of learning, skill, care and experience ordinarily possessed and exercised by staff-level registered nurses of the clinical unit or nursing area to which the RN Adjunct is assigned.

In collaboration with tenure track faculty :

• Provides suggestions throughout the program to enhance curriculum content and flow.
• Collaborates with fellow faculty members on curriculum evaluation and revision strategies.
• Incorporates ideas from other RN programs during curriculum evaluation and revision processes.
• Ensures consistency with regulations approved by the BRN.
• Engages in planning program theory and clinical courses, skills labs, and other related activities.
• Organizes and delivers instruction aligned with course and program objectives.
• Implements theory and clinical objectives in accordance with the curriculum plan.
• Assesses personal and program effectiveness in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
• Contributes to the development and refinement of program policies and procedures.
• Employs open communication and problem-solving techniques to address and resolve conflicts.
• Identifies and pursues opportunities to meet student needs and support program goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Competency : To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Core Competencies :

Adaptability - Embraces change with a willingness to learn new methods of working. Adjusts approach and demeanor in real-time to align with the evolving demands of various situations.

Communication - Creates and delivers communication that clearly addresses the unique needs of diverse audiences. Actively listens to others, providing them the opportunity to express their perspectives.

Integrity & Ethics - Exhibits personal integrity by serving as a positive role model for trust within the organization. Represents the organization with honesty, follows through on commitments, acknowledges and takes responsibility for mistakes, treats others with respect, and consistently upholds organizational values.

Inspires trust and confidence in others through actions and words.

Organization Support - Aligns with and actively supports the organization's goals and values. Demonstrates strong awareness of project timelines and task deadlines, mirroring the urgency expressed by managers or customers.

Prioritizes the needs of the organization and its customers above all else. Promotes collaboration and teamwork across the institution.

Job Competencies :

Instructional Skills - Exudes confidence and thorough preparation when delivering instruction to both small and large groups.

Skillfully utilizes instructional resources to address diverse student learning needs and employs effective engagement and assessment techniques.

Student Achievement Focus - Consistently prioritizes students and employers, recognizing their needs and expectations and responding promptly and effectively.

Anticipates and addresses potential delays or issues that could impact students, ensuring they are kept informed about progress and developments.

Technical Job Skills - Demonstrates the necessary skills and knowledge to perform the job competently, consistently applying these abilities effectively in daily tasks.

Relationship Building / Networking - Establishes strong connections and fosters alliances with a diverse group of individuals.

Effectively cultivates both formal and informal networks within and outside the organization.

Minimum Qualifications :

In accordance with the State Chancellor's Minimum Qualifications Guide-

• Any bachelor's degree or higher and
• Two (2) years of professional experience, or
• Any associate degree and six (6) years of professional experience.
• Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree.
• Valid California Drivers License.

Alongside the State Chancellor's Minimum Qualifications guide and in compliance with the California Board of Registered Nursing, the following qualifications are required :

• Minimum of one (1) year continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a Registered Nurse in the designated nursing area within the previous five years OR
• One (1) academic year of Registered Nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency.
• The RN Adjunct must have all required certificates, licenses and registrations required for the course(s) they are to teach.
• An active RN license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Master of Science in Nursing with one (1) year full-time teaching experience at a college or university, or
• Master's in Nursing Education.
• Strong proficiency in technology and digital tools is preferred, including, but not limited to, expertise in using the Canvas Learning Management System, Microsoft Office Suite, email communication, internet navigation, and other relevant educational or administrative software.

How to Apply : all application material(s) must be submitted at time of applying.

• Resume or CV & EDP-P-10
• Teaching Philosophy
• All required certificates and / or transcripts.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Physical Demands : The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Physical : Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an educational and / or clinical setting;

to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, climb, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift >

60 pounds, carry, push, and / or pull >

60 pounds; to operate office / medical equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination.

Vision : See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents;

and to operate assigned equipment.

Hearing : Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In some and / or all vocational classrooms, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, latex, and / or infectious diseases .

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employment Requirements

Employment Requirements : The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements :

• Submit to and successfully pass DOJ live scan / fingerprinting. Cost of live-scan services to be borne by candidate.
• Sealed official transcript(s) in envelope from institution or electronic copies emailed directly from institution (for positions with higher education requirement).
• Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment : Negative TB Skin Test (PPD) or TB Blood Test (IGRA), Chest X-ray (if history of TB test is positive OR history of BCG injection)
• Other pre-employment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see job posting qualifications section for details).

Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the San Bernardino Community College District's Administrative Procedures and Board Policies

Additional Requirements in compliance with the California Board of Registered Nursing :

Immunization Records / Titers (Blood Test) : MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella (Chickenpox), Hepatitis B, Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis), Influenza (Annual), COVID-19 Vaccination and Boosters;

NO IMMUNIZATION DECLINATIONS ACCEPTED.

Physical Examination Report : Physical assessment completed by a healthcare provider, verifying the ability to perform the job's physical demands.

Results from a recent vision and hearing screening to ensure the ability to perform tasks requiring these senses.

• Health Clearance Form : Documentation from a healthcare provider confirming that the nurse is fit to work without restrictions.
• Drug Screening : Pre-employment drug test results, often required to ensure the candidate is free of illegal substances per Federal Regulations.

Drug screening may be conducted if there is reasonable suspicion of impairment.

CPR / BLS Certification, PALS, ACLS, etc. : Proof of current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from an American Heart Association (AHA) training center is required.

PALS, ACLS, NRP, fetal monitoring, MAB, etc., depending on assignment.

• Professional RN License : Free from disciplinary actions or restrictions.
• all requirements are subject to change according to California Board of Registered Nursing .

This position is not eligible for full-time benefits.

Which option below best describes your highest level of education? (NOTE : For positions requiring college units / degree, a copy of the transcript must be included as an attachment.

The transcript must be legible from an accredited institution and include your name, the institution name, confer date, and degree discipline.)

• Some High School
• High School or G.E.D.
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• None

Do you possess a current valid Class C driver's license?

Select the career website you used to find this employment opportunity :

• Sbccd.edu
• HigherEdJobs.com
• EdJoin.org
• CCCregistry.org
• Other

I hereby understand and declare that the statements on this supplemental questionnaire are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

As applicable, I hereby authorize the District and / or designees to contact the references listed to verify the information I have supplied.

I hereby release from liability all persons and organizations furnishing such information. I understand that the District reserves the right to validate information received on the supplemental questionnaire and that I will be subject to disqualification and / or termination if any statement in this supplemental questionnaire is found to be untrue or determined to be misleading.

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