Assistant, Associate, Or Professor Of Nursing, Obstetrics

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Nursing

Position Description

This position is responsible for classroom and clinical instructions and various activities related to the education of nursing students. The full-time position requires a ten- or twelve-month contract.

Position Requirements

• Must have a clear and current license to practice as a RN in the state of California.

• Have a minimum of a Master's Degree in Nursing

• Must be approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing prior to assuming teaching responsibilities in pre-licensure courses.

• Must have a minimum of 1 years' experience as a staff nurse.

• Previous teaching in an A.D.N. or BSN program is preferred.

• Must have current knowledge and experience (within 5 years) to teach within an area of specialized nursing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Classroom Responsibilities:

• Develops and revises course syllabi and handouts.

• Utilizes audio visuals that enhance student learning.

• Is responsible for advising students regarding course work and progress.

• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours for students.

• Provides written or verbal feedback on students learning assignments.

• Maintains records related to student grades, advisement and student progress.

• Takes responsibility for orienting self to CUI, policies and procedures.

• Actively participates in the Department of Nursing Committees and other campus committees as assigned.

• Participates in yearly evaluations in order to maintain teaching effectiveness and program outcome evaluation.

• Assists in orientation and mentoring of new faculty members.

• Participates in professional and community activities and organizations.

• Assist in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum.

• Complies with all rules and regulations for CUI faculty (see University Policies and University Faculty Handbook).

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Communication with Clinical Coordinator and Course Coordinator for facility orientation.

• Orients self and students to each clinical site

• Maintains communications with clinical agencies and the agency health care team.

• Understands CUI's student policies and procedures for clinical performance and clinical site requirements.

• Updates self on clinical practice and knowledge.

• Plans students learning assignment in the clinical setting.

• Communicates with students throughout the clinical learning experience and focuses on each student during pre and post conference.

• Evaluates each student's clinical performance and apprises student of progress.

• Completes midterm and final student evaluations.

• Reviews theory content that student is currently studying.

• Evaluates student's written or verbal plan of care.

• Evaluates and grades all assigned clinical projects, papers, or presentations.

• Communicates clearly with the health care team members the responsibilities of the nursing students for the clinical day.

• Communicates with the clinical coordinator and course coordinator any student concerns or questions.

• Provides frequent feedback to students on their clinical performance with weekly clinical notes.

• Evaluate clinical facility at the end of the semester.