Full-time Faculty (evenings and every other week-end days) Nursing: Practical Nursing Program

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: •Utilizing the framework provided by the Philosophy, Program Outcomes and Curriculum Plan of the Practical Nursing Program. •Provides clinical supervision to no more than ten (10) practical nursing students in agencies that will provide clinical practice to complement classroom and/or laboratory learning. •Prepare, implement, and review course syllabi and teaching materials in accordance with the curriculum framework and Student Learning Outcomes of the program with the PN Program Director's approval. •Organize, plan, implement, and evaluate assigned nursing courses in cooperation with the other nursing faculty. •Assist with the development of policies and procedures for the Practical Nursing Program student and faculty handbooks. •Evaluates periodically student progress according to evaluation strategies for clinical and/or classroom and/or laboratory experience. •Maintains accurate and current records of student progress in assigned areas of clinical or classroom teaching. •Provides advising to students regarding academic and/or clinical progress; provides remediation as needed. •Communicates student progress on a regular basis to the PN Program Director. •Monitors student adherence to program policies. Coordinate student behavior problems with the PN Program Director following handbook policy. •Completes faculty orientation program for PN Program and clinical agencies as assigned. Assist with orientation and mentoring of new program faculty. •Adheres to clinical agency policies and/or affiliation agreements regarding student and faculty practice. Hold periodic meetings with representatives of each cooperating agency to evaluate the experience. Such meetings shall be held at least once per year. •Observe relevant faculty policies of the Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School District. •Continue to improve expertise in nursing and teaching through any one or combination of the following: academic study, clinical practice, certifications, and other appropriate learning activities. •Assist in Systematic Evaluation Plan for continuing accreditation and Massachusetts Board of Nursing approval. •Participates once per month during the program year, on the Nursing Faculty Committee during which: a.Systematic Program Evaluation will be discussed including program policies, outcomes, curriculum, budget, and resources. b.Student progress may be reviewed. c.Activities relevant to program maintenance and revision will be conducted. •Participates in governance activities. •Maintain expertise in program technology and software programs. •Establish collaborative relationships with other school staff and health care agencies. •Assist in the preparation of the budget. Participate in program spending and purchases. Research new teaching tools, and provide rationale and cost consideration of all products, books, and services. •Accepts program responsibilities consistent with preparation and work hours as assigned PN Program Director or Superintendent-Director. WORK ENVIRONMENT:This position requires long periods of sitting and standing. The individual may be exposed to ultraviolet light as found with computer monitors and copying equipment. The individual may be exposed to various hazards in the building and the clinical setting. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:This is a 12-month position, 40 hours per week Fringe benefits will be in accordance with the Non-Union Personnel Benefit Policy. EVALUATION:In accordance with the School Committee Policy