FT Nursing Instructor (9.5M)

Summary 
Under the supervision of the Dean, Nursing Education Programs, Nursing Faculty are required to provide quality instruction in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings and to assume responsibilities designed to enhance the Nursing Program and Johnston Community College as assigned by the Dean, Nursing Education Programs.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Will assist in simulation labs, providing instruction and offer guidance to enhance and ensure hands-on learning and student learning experiences.
• Sets up, facilitates, pre-briefing, and debriefing of simulation-based learning experiences.
• Providing instruction in classroom and clinical settings.
• Participating in the development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum and learning resources.
• Participating in the development of course outlines and overviews.
• Participating in student advising.
• Evaluating student learning.
• Maintaining accurate student records pertaining to attendance, health and achievement of program outcomes.
• Participating in the evaluation and selection of instructional supplies and equipment, textbooks and supplemental materials for students and the Learning Resource Center.
• Participating in recruitment and selection of students.
• Participating in program evaluation and development and implementation of departmental policies and the annual departmental plan.
• Attending Faculty and Nursing Advisory Committee Meetings.
• Participates in outreach activities such as Career Days, Health Fairs, and Roadshows as schedule permits.
• Providing quality care for patients involved in selected learning experiences within the guidelines of the North Carolina Nursing Practice Act.
• Contributing to effective relationships between the College and affiliating health service agencies.
• Complying with all requirements of the health service agencies.
• Participating in Department and College graduation ceremonies.
• Participating in affairs of the College including recruitment of students, maintenance of learning environment, student activities, committee appointments, and other duties assigned by the College Administration.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Dean, Nursing Education Programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.Qualifications
To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Minimum: 
Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a commitment to obtain a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in nursing education within three years of employment or Master of Science Degree in Nursing with a focus in Nursing Education or Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing or PhD in Nursing Candidate and meet the education requirements for Nurse Educators as outlined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing within the first three years of employment, which includes: have preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, appropriate to assignment.    

This preparation may be met by one of the following:
(1)completion of 45 contact hours of continuing education courses;
(2)completion of a certificate program in nursing education;
(3)nine semester hours of graduate course work;
(4)national certification in nursing education; or
(5)documentation of successful completion of structured, individualized development activities of at least 45 contact hours approved by the NC Board of Nursing.  

Experience Minimum: Two (2) calendar years, or the equivalent of, full time clinical practice experience as a registered nurse.

Experience Preferred:  Two (2) calendar years or more clinical practice experience as a registered nurse, and teaching experience in nursing at the community college or university level.Language Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.

 
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of
   North Carolina
• American Heart Association, Health Care Provider CPR – Adult, Infant, Child

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. 
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.  

Additional Qualifications: (Desired)

• Professional Liability Insurance
• Membership in Professional Organizations
• Certification in nursing education or CHSE (Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator) or willingness to obtain within three years of employment.

PhysicalDemandsI
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions. Must be able to lift and move equipment used in lab settings.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Continuation of employment is contingent upon verification of current North Carolina Registered Nurse License on file with the Program Director of Nursing Education.
Please note: At this time, some clinical partners require the COVID-19 vaccination for faculty. However, this is subject to change.

Salary : $50,531 - $68,571