College: SLCC
Department: Academic & Student Affairs
Sub department: Nursing, Allied Health & Safety
Campus Location: All Campuses
Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct
Salary: $35.00/hour
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Instructor in the Practical Nursing Program shall:
- Teach classes assigned by the Program Coordinator
- Prepare and file common course syllabi with the Program Director
- Prepare and file with the Program Coordinator and the Director of Nursing & Allied Health course outlines for all courses and follow such guides for courses already established
- Prepare requests for instructional materials, such as books, audio visual aids and supplies for the annual budget and submit them to the Program Coordinator
- Keep records of grades and attendance of students and submit them to the Registrar at the completion of the course
- Be on campus or at assigned work station each college day
- Post an office hour and laboratory schedule on office door and provide a copy to the appropriate Dean and Program Coordinator
- Serve as directed on such faculty committees as may be established
- Be available to serve as adviser to students or prospective students
- Be available to assist with student registration and orientation functions
- Participate in ongoing student assessment activities and participate in student problem solving activities in collaboration with the Program Coordinator
- Assist the Coordinator in the ongoing development, implementation, evaluation and revision of the Practical Nursing curriculum
- Assist in the recruitment, admissions, withdrawal and graduation of students
- Assist the Coordinator in the construction, implementation, evaluation and revision of the Practical Nursing curriculum
- Conduct orientation of students to each clinical site and assure appropriate student clinical assignments and learning opportunities for all students
- Provide personal transportation to the clinical site
- Attend and participate in professional meetings, conference, workshops, courses and ongoing development of clinical expertise
- Serve as faculty advisor to the Practical Nursing Student Organization
- Attend meetings of the Practical Nursing Faculty and the Allied Health Division and serve on committees of either as appointed or elected
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Practical Nursing, Program Director, Associate Dean of Nursing & Allied Health, and or the Dean of Nursing & Allied Health
- Predictable and reliable Attendance is required in order to provide consistency and continuity of educational services.
Required Education:
Associate Degree required from an accredited institution.
Required Experience:
Three years of nursing experience; at least one of these three years must have been as a medical-surgical hospital staff nurse providing direct patient care. A candidate must have practiced as a nurse for a minimum of six full-time months during the three years immediately preceding application.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
Unencumbered Louisiana licensure as RN (must be approved by LSPBNE) to practice as a registered nurse and a valid driver's license.
Preferred Education:
Bachelor's degree
Passing pre-employment criminal background and drug screen are required as a condition of employment.