Practical Nursing Instructor

Department: Health Sciences

Immediate Supervisor’s Title: Director of Practical Nursing

Positions Supervised: None

Term of Position: 12 Months

Position Description:(primary functions)

• Teaches courses in accordance with the schedule of classes and follows the approved course descriptions and syllabi established by the department faculty and administered by the Director of Nursing

• Provides direct supervision of students in a clinical setting

• Must participate in professional development activities that support evidenced-based learning in the classroom and the clinical setting

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing; Masters in nursing preferred

• Have three (3) years clinical experience working as an registered nurse; or have two (2) years’ experience as faculty in a nursing program/allied health program

• Must have an unencumbered license as an RN in Mississippi

• Satisfy clinical agency requirements, i.e. Background checks, immunizations, CPR

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establishes and maintains a good relationship with those in the nursing profession, keeping abreast of current trends in the field to assure that methods and techniques are relevant

• Participates with faculty in development of course objectives, evaluation of total curriculum, and revision of policy and procedures manual

• Assists in the recruitment of students for the program

• Maintains student records of attendance, grades, and progress

• Assists with the registration and pre-registration of students in the program

• Follows an approved course of study and lesson plans

• Prepares classroom, skills laboratory, and clinical instruction

• Cooperates with the Director of Practical Nursing in the development of the curriculum, in the preparation of course syllabi, and the selection of textbooks

• Assumes responsibility for students in clinical setting, care plans, concept maps, needed skills for objectives, and evaluation

• Attends faculty meetings with Director of Practical Nursing and Dean for Health Sciences

• Communicates with program director and other instructors regarding student concerns and issues and student progress as appropriate

• Maintains and files student records in a timely manner

• Serves on department and campus committees and accepts committee assignments

• Recommends library and instructional materials, equipment, and program supplies

• Keeps director informed of any problems with students or faculty

• Observes scheduled class periods as approved by the director

• Assists in the organizational and advisory committee meetings

• Observes the rules of good housekeeping and equipment maintenance in the work area

• Observes, supports, and enforces the regulations, policies, and programs of the college

• Informs the director in writing of any problem that might be detrimental to the institution

• Works a minimum of 35 hours each week on campus during the fall and spring semesters and submits to department chairperson a monthly work record. (Less than full-time contractual faculty work a proportional workweek)
• Sets aside sufficient time for student conferences, guidance, and tutorial assistance (minimum of 6 hours per week required)

• Participates in staff development activities, professional associations, presentations, consulting, evaluations, and similar activities which enhance the individual and the educational profession

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Practical Nursing/Lead Instructor

Non-Discrimination Statement
Coahoma Community College is an equal opportunity institution in accordance with civil rights and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities and employment opportunities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Taneshia Turner, Director of Human Resources/Coordinator for 504/ADA, Title IX Compliance Officer, Office #A100, Vivian M. Presley Administration Building, 3240 Friars Point Road, Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614, Phone: (662)621-4853, Email: tyoung@coahomacc.edu.