Adjunct Nursing Faculty, Registered Nursing - Obstetrics

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $45.00 - $65.00

JOB DESCRIPTION
CLINICAL INSTRUCTORS, PART-TIME
Title of Position: Clinical Instructors, ADN-RN Program in designated specialty nursing areas:
Obstetrics
Summary: The Clinical Instructor position is a part-time contract nursing position. Clinical
Instructors are responsible for the clinical instruction and supervision of students in the clinical
area in accordance with school and agency policies. Clinical Instructors are required to meet the
state of California minimum qualifications and possess the required training and experience
identified by the Board of Registered Nursing including the following essential duties and
responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
INSTRUCTION
Function as a clinical instructor in the designated nursing area assigned to teach. Area of
assignment will be based on program need and clinical expertise in the area of direct
patient care experience.
Demonstrate clinical competence in the nursing area(s) in which he or she teaches.
Assume responsibility and accountability for clinical instruction, evaluation of students
and planning and implementing curriculum content.
Facilitate student learning in the clinical setting by coaching students to translate
knowledge into attitudes and skills required to provide safe high quality patient care.
Promote student critical thinking and judgment in the clinical area.
Guide students in clinical areas to safeguard client welfare and promote student learning.
Assignment will include clinical and/or lab instruction in the assigned nursing area.
Travel to clinical site required at least once weekly and may include day, evening and/or
weekend assignments.
STUDENTS
Demonstrate evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic,
socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students and the adult
learner.
Provide individual remediation to students who are not making satisfactory progress
toward meeting clinical objectives.
Assist with developing and implementing a remediation plan for students with identified
weaknesses in clinical performance.
Refer students to the appropriate department for assistance when needed.
Role model behaviors consistent with the nursing profession.
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COLLEGE and NURSING DEPARTMENT
Report to the Program Director of ADN Program.
Maintain up-to-date grading of assignments and timely submit student grades and other
reports as per College policy.
Attend department faculty meetings per Nursing School policy.
Maintain open communication with other nursing faculty and demonstrate team-oriented
behaviors.
Assist in maintaining a safe environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
Maintain flexibility with fulfilling assignments and perform all required work hours.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Remain current in designated area of teaching assignment as per BRN regulations.
Maintain currency in techniques of effective coaching and mentoring of students.
Participate in professional growth activities.
Demonstrate professionalism behaviors in dress, demeanor and in all manners of
communication.
QUALIFICATIONS
BRN: Section CCR1425. Faculty-Qualifications
The Assistant Clinical Instructor shall meet the following minimum qualifications:
1. Current and valid Registered Nursing License issued by the Board of Registered Nurses
by the State of California.
2. Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university that includes courses
in nursing, or in natural, behavioral, or social sciences relevant to nursing practice.
3. Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area to
which he or she is assigned, which can be met by:
A. One (1) year's continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct
patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area; or
B. One (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the
designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency