Instructor, Clinical Nursing Science
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Employment Terms: This job is a full-time, benefited position in Nursing Sciences Division that reports to the Dean of Health Sciences.
Salary: $74, 880 (The position is grant funded, therefore, continued employment is contingent on renewal of funding on an annual basis.)
Schedule: 40-hours per week, on campus, at the Lawrenceville campus; Monday through Friday; May occasionally work at the Alpharetta-North Fulton Campus
Minimum Qualifications: (Job Code 10708) Doctorate or Master’s degree in discipline OR pursuing Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in discipline completed. Current RN licensure in Georgia. Two years’ experience as a registered nurse. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all regulatory agencies and appropriate accrediting bodies for the courses assigned.
Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the minimum qualifications, two years’ experience teaching college-level nursing courses or two years’ experience as a medical-surgical/mental health registered nurse is preferred. Experience in simulation is a plus. Experience in course and curriculum development, demonstrated flexibility with diverse student population and learning styles; demonstrated experience with a variety of teaching strategies including the use of advanced instructional technologies. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and the community. Ability to teach in the classroom and in multiple clinical settings, medical-surgical/mental health, BLS/ACLS certification a plus. Proficient in written and oral communication. Demonstrated occupational competency. Must be computer literate with the ability to use common software programs. Some experience with online instruction a plus. Knowledge of credential systems such as: ACEMAPP, Symplr, etc. Experience in virtual simulation. Ability to teach in clinical settings; CPR certification required. Proficiency in preparation and delivery of instruction, advisement, and curriculum development. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with faculty, staff, and students, in a collegial and multicultural environment. Excellent interpersonal, motivational, organizational, multi-task, and communication skills. Proficient in written and oral communication. Demonstrated occupational competency. Must be computer literate with the ability to use software programs: Excel, Microsoft, etc.
Job Description Summary: Under general supervision, prepares lesson plans for classroom/lab/clinical instruction for credited nursing courses, Med-surg required and/mental health/Critical care/Advanced medical-surgical nursing preferred , at a Gwinnett Technical College. Develops program and syllabi, goals and objectives. Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares budget requests. Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. Attends staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences. Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area. Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues. Assists with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts.
The instructor of Clinical Coordination collaborates with program director/dean to organize, review, plan, development and general effectiveness of clinical experiences for students enrolled in the ADN program. Assist with the identification and evaluation of potential clinical sites. Develops and maintains relationships with clinical facilities. Develops and maintains clinical partnership contract data. Participate in evaluating adjunct faculty at the clinical sites. In collaboration with the program director, supervise and evaluate students at the clinical sites. Utilizes the credentialing system (ACEMAPP, etc.) that populates all clinical placements for nursing students. Develops and maintains a directory of instructors and student health requirements. Recruits adjunct faculty for clinical sites. Assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.
Knowledgeable and willing to learn various software platforms, such as Blackboard, vSims, Docucare, ACEMAPP, Symplr, Low and High-fidelity mannequins. The willingness to pivot with the changing nursing environment. In collaboration, creates lesson plans for classroom/clinical instruction for credited nursing courses.
If offered a position, employees in this department must complete the Hazardous Materials Training as well as the Bloodborne & Airborne Pathogen training annually and complete Pre-employment Drug Screen. In addition, this position is subject to random drug screening. Clinical sites vary from semester to semester. Clinical locations are in Gwinnett, Rockdale, Newton, Dekalb, Fulton, Hall, Athens, Forsyth, Gainesville and additional counties as needed.
| Duties/Responsibilities: | Percentage of Time: |
| · In collaboration with the Dean, assist with the classroom/clinical aspect of the credited nursing courses: · Coordinate identification and evaluation of potential clinical sites · Assist with coordination, identification and evaluation of industry/clinical equipment/software · Evaluate the clinical sites for appropriateness of achieving course and program learning objectives · Develops and maintains relationships with clinical facilities and liaisons with the clinical agencies for student placement · Assists with recruitment retention and job placement efforts · Develops and maintains a directory of requirements and procedures for all clinical agencies · Follows up with clinical facilities regarding incidents at clinical site. · Assist with updates to the student handbook, ADN faculty handbook, and clinical resource guide · Coordinate with program director in collecting and analyzing data to help complete ACEN and BON reporting requirements · Assist with adjunct faculty training, teaching, and guiding students in the clinical field · Follows up with faculty and students to ensure they are updated with requirements · Participate as a classroom/clinical faculty supporting, training, teaching, and guiding students in the classroom/clinical field | 40% |
| · Develop lesson plans for classroom/clinical instruction for credited nursing courses · Assist with classroom/clinical orientation for students · In collaboration with the program director/coordinator, develop tools, policy and procedure for the clinical arena. · Evaluates students' progress in the clinical arena of the program in attaining goals and objectives · Maintains an accurate student list, assuring progression standards are met each semester · Utilizing ACEMAPP, and other systems, to populate all clinical placements for nursing students · Collaborate with clinical partners to gain clinical site placements, create rotations, assign students/faculty, and adjust as needed · Liaison between clinical facility, student, and faculty · Sends final clinical schedule and data requirements to the course coordinator, program director, clinical sites, and adjunct faculty · Adjust rotation schedule in ACEMAPP (including student/faculty adjustments) | 20% |
| · In collaboration with the program director/dean, directs the clinical coordination of faculty/student for credited nursing courses: · Assists with adjuncts onboarding orientation and clinical site orientation (program clinical training, clinical site requirements, health record access, privacy/security coordination, all faculty/student access to EHR) in all patient care areas. · Assures clinical faculty submits clinical evaluations and complete all clinical course work · Utilizing ACEMAPP, and other systems, to coordinate all clinical placements for nursing students/faculty. · In collaboration with the program director, manages the day-to-day activities of the clinical aspect of the nursing program. | 20% |
| · Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior: · Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately | 15% |
| · Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences and by reading professional literature in the related vocational field (Performed by all incumbents): · Attends internal and external educational programs and professional meetings that meet the requirements for continuing education in the assigned specialty area · Reads professional literature and translates complex or technical information into a meaningful format that may be understood by others · Participates in advisory committees as requested · Actively recruits for advisory committee members | 5% |
| · Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Gwinnett Technical College. · Based on the needs of the division · Responsibilities may include clinical teaching instructor (in addition to classroom/lab instruction). | 5% |
| Physical Demands: | Frequency (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly |
| Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources. | N |
| Requires having a P-Card. | N |
| Driving is a responsibility of this position. | O |
| This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care. | N |
| This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications). | O |
| This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation. | C |
| This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation. | O |
| This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation. | O |
| This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation. | C |
| This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation. | N |
| Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation. | N |
| Noisy environments. | O |
| Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. | N |
| Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. | O |
| Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation. | N |
| Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. | N |
| Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. | C |
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