Clinical Adjunct Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing

The Purpose

Responsible for creating an environment in lab, and clinical settings that facilitates learning and the achievement of desired cognitive, affective and psychomotor outcomes. Facilitate learner development and socialization of values and behaviors expected of those who fulfill the role of an associate degree nurse. Collaborates with full-time faculty to formulate program outcomes and curricular changes that reflect contemporary healthcare trends. Prepares nursing graduates to function effectively in the health care environment. Knowledgeable about the educational environment within nursing practice and recognize how political, institutional, social and economic forces impact their role and forms the cornerstone for their participation in advisory committee meetings to address health care and educational needs locally, regionally and state-wide.

Why it's Important

The Blue Ridge team is excited by every opportunity to be creative, innovative, and engaging. We do this by working alongside our Staff and Faculty to ensure we provide a modern, technologically advanced institution for the community. We are here to support our Students to ensure they reach their highest potential. Our team engages with the community to ensure that we are consistently meeting standards and then rising above them. Guiding students along their educational journey is our calling and we are looking for like-minded teammates to help us serve our community. Whether a student is entering the workforce for the first time, entering a new profession, or just expanding their knowledge, we are here to provide the necessary tools to accomplish all their goals. Working together, no elevation is too high, and no summit is unreachable.  

What You'll be Doing

• Utilize a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate student learning in the lab and clinical settings as well as all domains of learning.

• Maintains accurate and appropriate records for the course.

• Assists in the maintenance of program approval, total program evaluation and program accreditation.

• Participates in recruitment and marketing activities for the Associate Degree Nursing program and College.

• Insure compliance and confidentiality with all policies and procedures of the College, NC Community College System, and applicable State and Federal agencies.

Additionally

Assists Director of Nursing:

• Facilitates communication between students and instructors within the course leading to early problem resolution and mutual understanding.

• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Assumes responsibility for meeting onboarding requirements for clinical affiliate sites, including immunization requirements, drug screens and background checks.

Based on requirements from the NC Board of Nursing for Nursing Faculty (21 NCAC 36 .0318) FACULTY

Education: 

Bachelor in Nursing or a Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution. (Master's preferred) Current unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina.

Experience:  2 years, or the equivalent of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse.

Skills and the Know-How

Prior to or within the first three years of employment, have preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, appropriate to assignment. Per NCBON rules, this preparation may be demonstrated by one of the following:

• Completion of 45 contact hours of continuing education courses,

• Completion of a certificate program in nursing education,

• Nine semester hours of education coursework,

• National certification in nursing education; or

• Documentation of successful completion of structured, individualized development activities of at least 45 contract hours approved by the Board. Criteria for approval include content in the faculty role within the curriculum implementation, objectives to be met and evaluated, review of strategies for identified student population and expectations of student and faculty performance.

• Maintain competence in the areas of assigned responsibility.

• Have current knowledge of nursing practice for the registered nurse and the licensed practical nurse

Other Related Skills: Possess strong personal and professional integrity, effective verbal and written communication skills, superb math skills, and a commitment to safety. Proficiency using technology that includes, but is not limited to database systems, college email and website, web-based computer applications associated with the position. Must be able to meet eligibility requirements from the assigned clinical agency as they relate to immunization requirements, criminal background checks and/or drug testing. Physical Demands: The ability to perform all duties associated with the position including, but not limited to lifting, prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping, and operating or performing work with associated tools and machines.