Instructor of Nursing TRN

This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4630078 Instructor of Nursing TRNrrLocation:rNewportrrJob Code: 390rr# of Openings:r1rrInstructor of Nursing (TRN)rrArkansas State University-NewportrrPOSITION SUMMARYrThe Instructor of Registered Nursing demonstrates and teaches patient care in the classroom and practicum setting to nursing students. The successful candidate will facilitate meaningful learning of the course competencies and will proactively support all facets of the learning environment.rrESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESrr Supervise student's practicum experiencer Evaluate and grade students' theory and practicum assignments.r Keep abreast of developments in the fieldr Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instructionr Prepare and deliver lectures to Registered nursing students on topics such as Pharmacology, Medical-Surgical-Nursing-Geriatrics-Pediatrics-Mental Health Nursing-Community Health Care Practicesr Act as a course and program advisor to students who have interest in and are enrolled in the programr Maintain accessibility to students via email, phone, or personal conferences. Maintain course/student records such as student grades, attendance, and training activity details, in accordance with FERPA regulations and submit records by deadlinesr Remain current in academic or program discipline, including maintaining licensure, certification, or continuing education requirements where appropriater Participate in college professional development activitiesr Post and keep office hours to facilitate interaction with students, the college community, and the publicr Serve on standing AD HOC committees, advisory boards, hiring committees, faculty senate, or as a student organization advisor. Attend local, regional and state or national meetings where required or necessary for the discipliner Mentor and assist in orienting new faculty, either formally or informally where appropriate or required by department or divisionr Other duties as assignedrrEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCErrA minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Nursing preferred. Hold a valid, unencumbered, license to practice as an RN in Arkansas. Minimum of two (2) years full-time equivalent practice in a clinical setting. Two years of nursing education is preferred.rrMINUMUM QUALIFICATIONSrTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.rrADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESrrWhen an individual accepts a teaching appointment at the college, he or she also accepts responsibilities and obligations as a professional educator. Under the supervision of the Division Dean, the faculty has as their chief duty the instruction of assigned classes. These duties take precedence over all others. In addition to their teaching responsibilities, faculty should assume responsibility for professional development, service to the college, and other duties as assigned by their supervisors. They are also obligated to abide by and support college policies. Faculty must be committed to the learning college philosophy as well as the goals and objectives of the university.rrEach semester's instructional load will be assigned by the faculty member's supervisor, which will be determined by the nature of the position, the needs of the department, and workload guidelines established by college policy. Evening, weekend, as well as on-line instruction may be required.rrDevelopment of and participation in special college projects, development of new instructional techniques, development of an assessment plan in the discipline, student advising, and participation in other college and community service activities consistent with the mission of the college.rrRESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY and EQUIPMENTrShares responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of the laboratory facilities.rrSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESrNone.rrCOMMUNICATION SKILLSrAbility to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. Talking to others to convey information effectively.rrMATHEMATICAL SKILLSrAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to prepare and interpret bar graphs.rrCOMPREHENSION SKILLSrAbility to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.rrSUPERVISION RECEIVEDrUnder general direction of Director of Nursing, working from policies and general directives. Rarely refers specific cases to supervisor unless clarification or interpretation of the organization's policy is required.rrPLANNINGrConsiderable responsibility with regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work, in addition, the work operations of a group of students.rrANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVI