Adjunct Instructor, Nursing (Storm Lake)

Description Summary

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effectively organize and teach assigned clinical work in accordance with established and/or developed syllabi.
• Reinforce theory concepts in the clinical setting.
• Evaluate and report student performance and progress in assigned courses to comply with department and college policies.
• Strives to obtain a variety of learning experiences for each individual student, maintaining client privacy and safety.
• Provide a clinical schedule to the clinical agencies and keep them informed of changes. Provide a system for maintaining records and reports to document student achievement and attendance.
• Treat each student as an individual with worth, critiquing work in a constructive manner. Guides students in nursing care on the clinical unit with written weekly evaluations of clinical practice.
• Maintains a professional image in the clinical area, setting a positive example in appearance and manner.
• Orients students to the clinical setting and weekly selects appropriate clients for student learning experience.
• Plan and guide purposeful clinical pre- and post-conferences as appropriate.
• Build a positive rapport and interact professionally with nursing staff and other medical personnel from the clinical agency.
• Report and discuss student progress, concerns, and absences with the lead theory instructor.
• Assist in the promotion and support of the department
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with other nursing instructors.
• Attend meetings of the Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor.
• In case of absence, part-time instructors will notify the lead theory instructor.
• Maintain student and patient confidentiality.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Be able and willing to represent the college in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.
• Possess the ability to organize and present various concepts to a wide range of students with varying backgrounds and strengths; and be able to adjust teaching techniques accordingly
• Act professionally in the clinical setting.
• Assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgement when making decisions.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and the general public.
• Read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
• Possess strong human relation skills, being able to work with diverse personalities.
• Be a creative, energetic, and self-motivated individual with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
• Possess a basic knowledge of personal computers and educational media equipment.
• Perform duties that in compliance with current legal and ethical practices of the nursing profession.
• Demonstrate competencies and clinical skills appropriate to the practice of nursing.
• Involve the student in the educational process.

Qualifications

Supplemental Information

GENERAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH OR WITHOUT A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves constant (67-100%) sitting, standing and/or walking in the classroom, talking hearing, listening, viewing, lifting up to 20 (or 50) pounds, squatting, bending; frequent (34-66%) writing on board or overhead, manipulating instructional aids/equipment. Persons in this position must receive instruction in dealing with bloodborne pathogens and mandatory reporting.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individual may perform other duties as assigned.