Essential Functions

• Provides Classroom/laboratory/clinical instruction consistent with course objectives and standards for Practical Nursing Education as defined by the Nebraska State Board of Nursing and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
• Correlates classroom instruction with clinical experience through appropriate assignments and clinical conferences/evaluations according to the Program curriculum plan.
• Assigns learning experiences in a sequential manner to integrate theory with practice.
• Communicate with appropriate staff within the cooperating agencies regarding the objectives to be met and the skills and procedures students need.
• Provides students and agencies with schedules for clinicals and a way to communicate changes in a timely manner.
• Orients students to clinical facilities and supervises students as required by accreditation and the facility.
• Monitors safe laboratory/clinical practice for students.
• Selects a variety of learning experiences in a variety of settings, which will allow students to gain knowledge of their role in the health care team and meet their educational needs. Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and modern technology in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical.
• Uses the Interdisciplinary Center collaboratively within the division and as appropriate for the program to enhance student learning and provide experiences that students may not have the opportunity to participate in due to limited clinical availability.
• Establishes positive interpersonal relations with students.
• Acts as a role model by practicing the concepts, principles, skills, and attitudes needed to be an excellent healthcare worker.
• Demonstrate skills and attitudes consistent with the program code of ethics and the program minimum standards.
• Cooperates with Simulation Center Faculty to ensure students follow policies and procedures for the Center.

• Prepares, administers, and grades examinations and quizzes promptly.
• Maintains records of grades and attendance, and submits mid-term and final grades to the Program Chair and Student Services at the conclusion of the course.
• Evaluate students on a continual basis, keeping them apprised of their progress, maintain accurate student records, and submit grades as required.
• Documents performance and keeps student apprised of their progress through anecdotal notes, grades, conferences, and regularly scheduled evaluations.
• Participates in the Program Assessment Plan by helping to establish benchmarks for assessing student learning and providing information to evaluate student performance against the established criteria.

• Increase and improve teaching skills and subject knowledge through personal and professional development such as Staff Development activities, in-service days, workshops/conferences, formal education, continuing education, technical updates, and personal study or professional reading.
• Uses student instructor/course evaluation results as a tool to improve student learning which demonstrates the HSD belief statement regarding our commitment to continuous improvement of learning.
• Benefits from the employee evaluation process by identifying personal and professional goals each year and evaluating and revising previous goals.

• Develops and/or revises course syllabi and outlines as needed to meet the Program philosophy and objectives according to the Instructional Division Guidelines.
• Recommends textbooks to be used in courses according to the Program plan and follows the Instructional Division rule for textbook selection.
• Requests/recommends additions or deletions to the Learning Resource Center in cooperation with the Program faculty.
• Plans for needed handouts, syllabi, and other educational materials in advance and follows College, Division, and Program rules for printing and copyrights.

• Advises individual and/or groups of students about the Program as assigned. Keeps the Program Chair and other Program Faculty informed about advisees while maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding students.
• Maintains knowledge of information in the College Student Handbook and Program Student Handbook and applies rules and regulations consistently and fairly.
• Documents, reports, and resolves student disciplinary problems according to established College and Program guidelines.
• Assists in registering students.
• Assists in the orientation of new and continuing students.

• Takes an active role in college-wide and Division teams voluntarily or assigned. Serves on interview committees for employee candidates.
• Represents the College in a professional and excellent manner at conferences, meetings, and other functions as requested by the College or an outside agency such as a professional organization.

• Demonstrates all the attributes and qualities expected of students such as dependability, punctuality, positive attitude, confidentiality, professional appearance, and professional and ethical conduct.
• Abides by the philosophy, rules, and guidelines of the Program or works to adapt them through the proper channels of authority and communication.
• Assists the Program Chair and other faculty in class, laboratory, or clinical whenever possible and as assigned.
• Prepares for, attends, and contributes to regularly scheduled Program faculty meetings.
• Takes responsibility for meeting annual College requirements for diversity and safety training.
• Participates in Program activities by supplying information, data, and time for; curriculum development, budget preparation, new faculty orientation, class schedules, long-range planning, and other required reports and activities.

• Develops and implements an individual, personal, and professional development plan at the time of hire through Staff.
• Responsible for keeping own records of in-service and continuing education units/hours for certification/licensure requirements.

• Faculty should work with their immediate supervisor to develop an annual plan of professional development and improvement.

Marginal Functions

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

• Current Nebraska registered nurse license

• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in nursing.

• Maintain health requirements for clinical sites.

• Agrees to complete a Master’s Degree in Nursing program at the time of hire and makes continuous progress toward obtaining the Master’s Degree within six (6) years of employment.

• Masters Degree in Nursing.

• Teaching experience in a post-secondary nursing program.