Associate Degree Nursing Clinical Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education. GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson’s reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace.

ADN Clinical Adjunct

Role: Supervises student clinical learning experiences in the Associate Degree Nursing program in accordance with the Board of Nursing and Grayson College Associate Degree Nursing policies and procedures.

This is a part-time position which pays $40.00/hour.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• 45% Provides instruction in the clinical settings as assigned. Supervises student clinical learning experiences in the affiliate agency or alternative practice setting with a faculty to student ratio of 1:10.
• 20% Facilitates clinical experiences to meet clinical objectives and maintains collegial attitude with clinical sites.
• 15% Works as a team member in the Associate Degree Nursing Department; complies with the “faculty responsibilities” as outlined in the Faculty Handbook and the College’s Policy and Procedure Manual.
• 15% Provides verbal and written formative and summative evaluation of students and clinical experiences to measure the attainment of objectives. Assists with supervision of various learning activities in skills lab and simulation lab.
• 5% Performs other duties as assigned by the Associate Degree Nursing Program Director.

Performance Measurements:

1. Demonstrates Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.
2. Creates and maintains collegial relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
3. Places student success at the center of all decision-making.
4. Uses a wide range of learning resources, tools and technologies to improve access and student success in higher education.
5. Embraces the community college mission and the faculty role of contributing to the technical and general education of students who will apply learning to the world of work and transfer their education to a university or the workplace.
6. Participates in professional development and stays current in both the professional field and in current teaching/learning best practices. Introduces pedagogical innovations as needed for effective instruction.
7. Serves as a positive role model for students.

This job description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.

Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university is required.
• A minimum of three years of current professional clinical nursing experience is required.
• Previous successful experience teaching in an educational environment is preferred.
• Must hold a current Registered Nurse license in the State of Texas.
• Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job.
• Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the college for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.
• Demonstrated ability to engage students in the learning process and proven commitment to student success.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead both faculty and students to achieve goals.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple assignments.
• Strong computer skills.
• Experience tracking student learning outcomes, analyzing resultant data, and implementing improvement plans.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements designated by the clinical agencies.
• Does require the ability to physically stand for prolonged periods of time, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, lift patients, and move from room to room or maneuver in limited spaces.

This position requires submission of original transcripts and three professional references. This position is considered a security sensitive position and will require a criminal background check.