Nursing Instructor

Under the general director of the Director of Allied Health, teach basic nursing courses, facilitate and coordinate student learning in the skills lab and clinical area, develop clinical rotations, prepare and revise syllabi, advise and evaluate students, and maintain student records.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• To understand and commit to the Mission of the College ~ To provide opportunities for high quality learning and will enhance community and personal development in a student centered environment.
• Faculty employment in accordance with the current Negotiated Agreement.
• Classroom Responsibilities – Prepare and provide classroom instruction for basic nursing courses. Prepare and monitor student examinations.       Document student progress in class according to the guidelines of the course and the policies of the department. Attend and participate in course, level and faculty meetings. Provide individual counseling to students as it relates to the curriculum and course assignments.       Prepare and update syllabi.       Instruction may involve evenings and/or weekends at various locations.
• Clinical/Lab Responsibilities – Promote the role and function of the nursing student in the clinical area. Facilitate the learning of students in the skills lab and the clinical area.       Coordinate clinical learning experiences between the instructor, student and clinical facility.       Assist students in the assessment, plan implementation and evaluation of patient/client care.       Conduct pre and post conferences.       Evaluate students’ progress in the clinical area. Attend team meetings.
• As A Lead Teacher – Coordinate nursing courses by planning of course schedule and calendar, develop clinical rotations, record students’ academic and clinical progress, report academic grade to director and records office and conduct course meetings.
• Departmental/College Responsibilities – Participate in all levels of curriculum development, implementation, evaluation and revision as it pertains to the Department of Nurse Education Participate in the development of standards for the admission, progression and graduation of students. Participate in academic guidance and counseling.       Participate in the activities of the faculty of Dodge City Community College in ways that benefit the institution, the Department of Nurse Education and the Nursing faculty.       Participate in Professional activities; act as a resource person for area health care facilities and businesses. Maintain regular office hours. Represent the College at local and regional conferences. Attend extra-curricular activities sponsored by Dodge City Community College.

The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions. This description is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the Essential Functions and Responsibilities. The job description may not be inclusive of all duties and job responsibilities. Administration has the right to add to or change the job responsibilities to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods at any time. 

Qualifications

Required

• Masters of Science in Nursing.
• BSN applicant MUST be able and willing to immediately begin MSN degree plan if approved by KSBN for instruction.
• ADN applicant MUST be able and willing to immediately begin BSN degree plan if approved by KSBN for instruction.  This will be followed by MSN degree plan once BSN completed.
• Credentials verifying legal status as a registered nurse in the State of Kansas.
• 5 years experience in clinical area
• Must maintain a valid drivers license.
• Proven ability to work with diverse populations including tradition and non-traditional students.

Preferred

• Previous teaching experience.

• Advanced credentials in a nursing specialty
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

• A valid driver’s license.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Student workers

• If lead instructor, faculty team member

Physical Requirements (with or without assistance)

• Ability to lift and position adult clients.
• Able to stand for 3-5 hours.
• Manual dexterity to perform technical skills and operate technical and audio visual equipment.
• Speak clearly and audibly.
• Able to hear normal conversations and perform audible technical skills.
• Adequate mobility to supervise in the clinical area.
• Emotional stability.
• Normal vision.

Building Assignment

Allied Health