Adjuncts- Nursing Lecturer (Latham, NY)

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Adjuncts- Nursing Lecturer (Latham, NY)

Posting Number

F00783

Position Type

Faculty - Non-Tenure Track

Unionized Position Code

Not applicable

Hours / Schedule

Determined by Department Chair

Campus

ABSN Campus, Latham NY

Date Position Available

01 / 29 / 2024

Posted Salary

1,166 per contact hour

FLSA Status

Exempt

Benefits Eligible

If yes, please select :

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

The Nursing Department, in the School of Health Professions and Education, is seeking

adjunct instructors to teach in-person Nursing courses for the Advance Standing program in

Latham, NY.

Location

Latham, NY

Application Deadline

• Full consideration by

Open Until Filled

Major Responsibilities

The Nursing Department, in the School of Health Professions and Education, is seeking adjunct instructors to teach in-person coruses in the following specialties :

NUR 311 : Socialization to Professional Nursing

Sets the foundation for professional practice that is built upon throughout the curriculum. Students are introduced to all aspects of the nursing profession, including an overview of nursing roles, theory, and professional practice.

NUR 321 : Foundations for Nursing Care

Foundations of nursing practice and the nurse-patient relationship. The essential elements of caring, critical thinking, teaching, assessment, communication and professionalism are addressed.

NUR 326 : Health Assessment

Provides opportunity through classroom and laboratory sessions for students to learn the theories and skills involved with assessment of physical, psychological, social, cultural, and environmental aspects of clients across the life span.

NUR 332 : Pathophysiology

Basic principles and processes of pathophysiology, including cellular communication, genetics, forms of cellular injury, fluid and electrolytes, acid - base balance, immunity, stress, coping, illness and tumor biology.

NUR 333 : Pharmacology

Information for safe, effective nursing care related to pharmacology. Covers actions, uses, administration alerts, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, adverse effects, contraindications, interactions with other drugs, herbs, food and treatment of overdose and antidotes.

NUR 356 : Introduction to NCLEX-RN Test-Taking Strategies

This course will assist students in beginning to prepare for the NCLEX-RN style questions. The course focuses on developing critical thinking and application techniques in answering NCLEX style questions.

NUR 365 : Care of the Obstetric Population

Family theory provides framework for interpreting and understanding the way the family adjusts to pregnancy, birth, and the addition of the newborn.

NUR 366 : Care of the Aging Population

Includes learning strategies to assist the aging population to maintain optimal health with chronic illness.

NUR 371 : Medical and Surgical Nursing Care I

Builds upon theoretical concepts, integrating the nursing process to facilitate individual and family adaptation to acute stressors within medical-surgical nursing. Common physiological and psychosocial stressor and related principles of care management are explored.

NUR 411 : Health Policy Management in Professional Nursing

Nursing management in practice, education, political and community settings. Emphasizes the essential elements of management, including different management techniques and routine tasks such as budgeting, planning, supervision and delegation.

NUR 421 : Medical and Surgical Nursing Care II

Focuses on increasing complexity of illness, the nursing process in the adult population, complex physiological and psychosocial stressor, and related principles of patient care management.

NUR 423 : Senior Nursing Care Seminar Lab I

Seminar based course which explores patients' scenarios through case studies, laboratory experiences, and simulation. Students work in teams to analyze patient situations and develop critical thinking skills in the effective delivery of holistic patient care.

NUR 444 : Care of Populations with Psychiatric Concerns

The nurse client relationship and therapeutic communication techniques as they relate to those with mental health considerations. Neurobiological processes and therapeutic techniques.

NUR 445 : Introduction to Research Methods and Design

Critical elements of the research process will be taught, discussed, and applied using published research studies. Emphasis will be placed on scientific integrity and maintaining ethical standards. Students develop the skills needed to become critical consumers of research literature and participants in the research process.

NUR 446 : Care of the Pediatric Population

The nurse's role in promoting adaptation in the childbearing family. Particular stressors include perinatal complications, well-child health promotion, and childhood illness.

Driving Responsibilities

Travel

Supervises

Education Required

Master's

Certification Required

Education & Experience Qualifications

Minimum Skills / Abilities

Applicant Documents Instructions

Applicants must apply to the Adjunct Portal. To apply please use the following link : https : / / www.utica.edu / hr / adjunct.cfm and click on "APPLY NOW"

Reference letters will be solicited

EEO / AA Statement

Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the

diversity of its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex,

pregnancy, ethnic or national origin, religion, marital status, age, sexual

orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status,

disability, citizenship status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence

victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or

federal law.

Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community

Our community of students, faculty and staff reflect a diversity of

experiences, opinions, and cultural backgrounds shaped by biology, society,

history, and choice. Our community includes members who are diverse by

virtue of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability,

religious and / or spiritual affiliations, and socio-economic status, as well

as the number of other ways in which who we are influences how we see the

world. Furthermore, we value and celebrate diversity, and this results in

a commitment to multiculturalism. We believe that within the community of

human persons, all cultures, perspectives, and beliefs about faith, ideals,

taste and lifestyles are of equal value. Our diversity deepens our

commitment to nurture a multicultural environment in which we engage with

others and blend perspectives, to learn about diverse cultures, to explore

who we are and where we come from and to accept one another without

prejudice. The Utica University Mission and Values Statement includes a

commitment to fostering diversity in perspective, background, and

experience within an environment that is dedicated to the freedom of

expression and the open sharing of ideas.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Located in the heart of central New York, Utica University is a comprehensive,

independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for

University study to veterans returning from the second world war. More than

seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving

veterans is still held in high regard here at UC, and we are proud to

welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and

professional staff.