Instructor - Practical Nursing (Lamar Salter)

College: SOWELA

Department: Academic Affairs

Sub department: School of Nursing & Allied Health

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 month

Duties and Responsibilities: • Understands and adheres to all applicable Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) policies.

• Understands and adheres to policies and procedures contained in the SOWELA Technical Community College (STCC) Faculty Handbook.

• Understands and adheres to all laws pertaining to disclosure of student records.

• Understands and adheres to the professional scope, standards, codes, rules and regulations of Professional Governing Bodies:

o American Nurses Association

o Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE)

o Nurses Code of Ethics

• Teaching and Direct Instructional Activities

o Course materials are prepared using evidence-based resources (textbooks, instructional aids, online resources, and materials)

o Follow curriculum guidelines as approved by the LSBPNE

o Teaching plans are organized and available for course presentation

o Develop lesson plans with guidance of the NCLEX Practical Nursing test plan

o Keep up to date with NCLEX changes

o Course time organized to be accomplished in the allotted time

o Instruction provided to individual students and groups appropriate to the needs and requirements of activities being performed

o Attends class on time and if unable to attend; ensures alternate method of course delivery is available for students

o Able to deliver course content in a clear, concise manner that enhances student learning

o Demonstrates varied methods of course content delivery and use of instructional aids

o Provides adequate resources that enable students to successfully complete assignments

o Content expert in subject matter

o Promotes discussion among students as well as learning and individual initiative

o Provides constructive feedback in a timely manner on tests and assignments

o Provides fair grading of student course work

o Provides advisement services to assigned advisees

o Maintains individual student progress data and ensures this is a part of the student's permanent record

o Uphold classroom and clinical policies

o Oversees students' clinical practice

Ensures clinical site will allow students to gain clinical experience for course content and enhance clinical judgment

Orients self and student to clinical facility policies and procedures

Evaluates student performance in the clinical setting, using the coordinating guidelines for the evaluation tool

Participates in pre and post conference experiences

Assists with simulation lab check offs as scheduled

Instruct, supervise and evaluate students during labs and patient care

Evaluates student's clinical paperwork

• Service to Students, Department, Division or College

o Maintains office hours as required

o Submits reports and performs required record-keeping functions in a timely and dependable manner.

o Participates in School of Nursing and Allied Health (SoNAH) monthly meetings and standing committees as assigned. May include serving as committee chair

o Accepts SoNAH service assignments such as recruiting, pinning and graduation activities.

o Attends LSBPNE new instructor workshop.

o Attends all Nursing Pinning Ceremonies and commencement ceremonies.

o Professionally represents the institution in college-related outreach activities.

o May serve on advisory boards/committees

o May apply academic expertise in the local, state or national community

o May sponsor student activities or groups

o Participates in workshops/seminars

o Assists students with advising and counseling activities related to academic, career and job placement areas

o Evaluates follow-up data from completers and employers to obtain information concerning program effectiveness and relevance to improve the quality of the program where needed

• Professional Development Activities

o Attends conferences, seminars and workshops that enhance expertise in areas of teaching responsibilities

o Participates in professional organizations

o Acts as a role model for nursing students

o Develops and maintains professional and collegial relationships

o Communicates on professional matters with media, government agencies and other professional bodies when asked.

Required Education: • Must maintain a current, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in Louisiana or one of the Compact Member States

Required Experience: • Must meet LSBPNE requirements and pay the required $25 fee to LSBPNE

• Minimum of 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. Must have practiced as a nurse for a minimum of six full-time months during the three years immediately preceding application.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to perform basic mathematical computations needed to grade and complete assignments

Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize job duties in order to meet deadlines

Required Licenses or Certifications:

Preferred Education: • A Master's degree is preferred

Preferred Experience: • Experience in labor and delivery as well as pediatrics is a plus

• Teaching experience is preferred

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Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, SOWELA has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. SOWELA is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. SOWELA is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.