PMHNP- Mental Health

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing - Adjunct ProfessorThis is a temporary, hourly as needed position without permanent status. This is a continuous recruitment for an applicant pool to fill part-time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or divisions will refer to the pool of applications on file to fill temporary assignments as the need arises. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview.We are seeking dedicated and experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to join our team as adjunct Vocational Nursing faculty. This role involves teaching both theory and clinical rotations, directly impacting the development of future nursing professionals.Responsibilities:Deliver engaging and effective instruction in theory and clinical settings.Provide comprehensive supervision and guidance to nursing students during clinical rotations, ensuring a supportive learning environment.Adhere strictly to all policies and regulations set forth by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) of California, including remaining present with students throughout all scheduled theory and clinical hours.Actively contribute to the development, maintenance, and revision of the nursing curriculum.Minimum Qualifications:The minimum of one of the following awarded/conferred from a regionally accredited institution: Master's in Nursing; OR Bachelor's in Nursing AND Master's in Health Education or Health Science OR Equivalent qualifications; OR Minimum qualifications established by the California Board of Registered Nursing.An unencumbered California RN nursing license.Active BLS certification (American Heart Association).A minimum of two (2) years professional experience as a registered nurse within the last five years in the area of psychiatric/mental health nursing.With at least (1) year's continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area; OR One (1) academic year of register nurse level clinical teaching experience in clinical teaching experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency in the specialty area.Demonstrate clinical competence in psychiatric/mental health nursing.Demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology and computer applications, including word processing, email, learning management systems, and electronic health record systems as applicable.Commitment to the community college goals/objectives of providing quality programs and services for students with diverse abilities and interests; personal qualities to work effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment; awareness and commitment to the special needs of non-traditional students.Preferred Qualifications:Communicate effectively to students orally and in writing.Candidates must demonstrate flexibility in scheduling, as clinical assignments may vary by session and include weekdays, weekends, or night shifts depending on the specialty and facility.Demonstrated ability to effectively fulfill teaching responsibilities across classroom, clinical, and laboratory settings.Demonstrate ability to supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing students in clinical settings.Demonstrate commitment to student success, equity, diversity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching practices.Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, community partners, and clinical agencies.Application Procedure:Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled.Applicants must submit all of the following materials online, unless otherwise noted, at the Mt. SAC Employment Website to be considered for this position:A Mt. San Antonio College online application.A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience.A detailed résumé that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position.If applicable, College and/or university transcripts showing the awarded/conferred degree are required and must be submitted with the online application by all applicants, including current or former employees of the college, to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application; however, copies of diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts.Foreign Transcripts:Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline. Accredited evaluation agencies can be found on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services Website.Selection Procedure:A committee will evaluate applications, taking into account breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities and other job-related criteria as listed in the job posting. Interviews may include a writing sample, presentation, teaching demonstration and/or performance test.Conditions of Employment:The person holding this position is required to be present on Mt. San Antonio College's campus to perform all essential duties and responsibilities.Official offers of employment are made by Mt. San Antonio College Human Resources and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been live-scanned and clearance for employment is authorized by Human Resources. Costs for live-scan services shall be borne by the candidate.Notice to all prospective employees– The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Administrative Procedure 3518, titled Child Abuse Reporting, as a condition of employment.As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Mt. San Antonio Community College Annual Security Report is available here: Mt. SAC Annual Security Report. The person holding this position is considered a 'Responsible Employee' under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and is required to report to the College's Title IX Coordinator all relevant details reported to him or her about an incident of alleged sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking.Mt. San Antonio College employees and the Board of Trustees members shall not engage in any employment or activity that is inconsistent with, incompatible with, or in conflict with Mt. San Antonio College's Administrative Procedures (AP 2710 Conflict of Interest, AP 2712 Conflict of Interest Codes).We reserve the right to re-open, re-advertise, delay, or cancel filling this position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.