Practical Nursing Adjunct Instructor

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Utilizes the framework provided by the syllabus for the assigned course, as developed within the Curriculum Plan of the Practical Nursing Program, and designs and presents content that fosters student attainment of the listed outcome.

•Designs and implements evaluation strategies at periodic intervals that identify levels of student progress within the course.

•Maintains accurate and current records of student progress in assigned areas of instruction.

•Communicates student progress to the Director of Practical Nursing regularly.

• Reviews with the Director of Practical Nursing the content, plan, and outcomes of the course and the program Outcomes after the course.

•Provides clinical supervision to no more than ten (10) practical nursing students in agencies that will provide clinical practice to complement classroom and/or laboratory learning.

•Designs and implements classroom and/or laboratory content as assigned, with the PN Director's approval •Evaluates student progress periodically according to evaluation strategies for clinical and/or classroom and/ or laboratory experience.

•Maintains accurate and current records of student progress in assigned areas of clinical or classroom teaching.

• Counsel students regarding academic and/or clinical progress; provide remediation as needed. •Completes faculty orientation program for PN Program and clinical agencies as assigned.

•Adheres to clinical agency policies and/or contractual requirements regarding student and faculty practice.

•Observes relevant faculty policies of the Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School District

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position may require long periods of standing and sitting. The individual may be exposed to ultraviolet lights in computer monitors and copying equipment. The individual may be exposed to various hazards in the building.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work hours are determined by the hours allotted to each course.

EVALUATION: Annually

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Baccalaureate degree with a major in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
2. Massachusetts Registered Nurse in good standing.
3. Minimum of three (3) years of full-time employment in nursing (or its equivalent), within the past five (5) years.
4. Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a registered nurse.
5. Evidence of clinical competence in the area of clinical and theoretical instruction.
6. Current formal teaching experience preferred in nursing education with adult students.
7. Certified, or certifiable, under Ch. 74, H40.
8. Must be available weeknights and every other weekend days.

REPORTS TO: Director of Practical Nursing

JOB GOAL: To prepare and present content and evaluate student outcomes for the foundation non-nursing course in the evening and every other weekend (days) Practical Nursing Program.