What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Teaching Faculty, Nursing position at Owens Community College?
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Works in collaboration with program lecture faculty providing instruction in the laboratory and/or clinical setting. The clinical teaching faculty will work with students to provide opportunities to apply learned skills and achieve the stated objectives and outcomes of the nursing course in which the students are enrolled.
Essential Functions:
- Provides instruction in the clinical setting 24 hours per week; uses 16 hours per week for job related duties including completion of all requirements related to instruction, meeting attendance, and office hours.
- Works closely with the course lecture faculty to maximize learning experiences for students and delivers the content appropriate for the clinical/laboratory sessions.
- When in the clinical setting, provides unit with the course syllabus during the first week and plans with the agency staff to provide maximum learning experiences for students. Considers clients’ needs when planning student-learning experiences.
- Completes all necessary documentation including anecdotal notes and evaluations of students’ performance by the stated deadlines.
- Provides all necessary documentation to the program, course lecture faculty, and students by the stated deadlines.
- Communicates, without delay, with course lecture faculty when concerns with students’ clinical/laboratory performance become apparent.
- Participates in end of semester course meetings with faculty and laboratory staff and provides input regarding the clinical and/or laboratory components of the course.
- Provides feedback regarding curriculum related to clinical and laboratory objectives.
- On duty days prior to and after the conclusion of classes each semester and when not planning for or concluding a clinical experience, or when not in clinical instructor orientations, may participate in the preparation and maintenance of the laboratory spaces/supplies.
- Performs other duties related to the laboratory and/or clinical components of the program or facilities (e.g., operates mannequins and participates in simulation role-playing and debriefing).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of OBN rules and regulations for Registered and Licensed Practical Nurses. Knowledge of Chapter 5 of the OBN rules – Nursing Education Program.
- Good communication skills, interpersonal skills, up-to-date clinical knowledge in acute medical/surgical units.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and hospital staff. Ability to make decisions under pressure. Ability to manage several projects at one time. Ability to provide positive feedback to students. Ability to work with hospital staff, students, patients and family members.
Other Characteristics:
- Professional attitude and presence. Professional demeanor under pressure. Strong level of commitment to the nursing profession and the nursing programs.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing.
- Current, unencumbered RN license in the state of Ohio, or a current, unencumbered RN multistate license.
- MSN preferred.
- Completion of an approved registered nursing education program. Experience of at least two years in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse.
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Salary : $40,000
