JOB
DEFINITION:
To provide classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical instruction to Associate Degree and/or Practical Nursing students.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
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Receives direct supervision and/or technical direction from the Coordinator of Associate Degree Nursing
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May occasionally receive general supervision from full-time instructional staff
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May exercise functional and technical supervision over instructional assistants
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May occasionally receive general supervision from full-time instructional staff
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May exercise functional and technical supervision over instructional assistants.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENT:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
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Conducts clinical laboratory so as to meet program/course/clinical outcomes; assists the Course Coordinator/team member in scheduling clinical activities as indicated.
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Apprises unit personnel of student/client assignments.
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Prepares for clinical experience as evidenced by familiarity with unit policies, clients and their needs, student clinical outcomes, and students.
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Provides orientation, assistance, and guidance to students during the clinical experience on the unit.
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Notifies specified person (e.g., Course Coordinator, team member, Department Chair) of illness, emergency, or anticipated absence as early as such absence is known.
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Remains with assigned students throughout the entire clinical experience, including hospital in-service programs, unless prior arrangements have been made with the Coordinator or team member.
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Conducts pre- and post-conference with students according to course/clinical outcomes.
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Utilizes approved assessment forms and clinical evaluation criteria/tools according to instructions given to provide continuity and consistency for the student.
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Completes evaluation tools for each student and schedules individual conferences at least mid-semester and at the end of each semester; evaluates students fairly on the basis of program criteria; shares ongoing evaluation with students and Coordinator/team member timely and constructively
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Makes suggestions to Course Coordinator regarding clinical experiences, outcomes, evaluation process, and other areas of interest and concern.
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Remains current in clinical and professional expertise through clinical practice, attendance at workshops/classes, and other activities.
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Provide classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical instruction to students.
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Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom and clinical activities; develop and prepare supplemental materials
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Develop and prepare tests and other tools to evaluate student performance; grade and record individual scores.
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Provide classroom demonstrations on various equipment and machinery; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate.
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Participate in curriculum development, implementation, evaluation and change; attend faculty meetings as required.
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Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance; maintain other records and data bases according to program needs or accreditation requirements.
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Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area and in accordance with CFCC policies and guidelines
Other Important Functions:
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Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lesson format; evaluate various text books and select books to be used for future classes.
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Oversee and participate in field studies and assignments; travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate.
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Participate in a variety of student related administrative activities including reviewing admission requirements, progression and qualifications for graduation (required activity for all nursing faculty).
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Demonstrate competence regarding the handling of hazardous substances such as blood borne pathogens; continually undergo training and train students in such procedures (required for all nursing faculty).
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Demonstrate community involvement (required for all ADN nursing faculty).
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Participate in functions related to implementation of the systematic plan for evaluation.
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Participate in all functions related to implementation of the programs systematic plan for evaluation.
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Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.
