Practical Nursing Instructor

Position Title:

Practical Nursing Instructor

Job Description:

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Job Descriptions

JOB TITLE: Practical Nursing Instructor

REPORTS TO: Practical Nursing Program Chair /Dean of Nursing                                                     

DEPARTMENT: Practical Nursing

EXEMPT:                                                            

VICE PRESIDENT: Vice President of Instruction – Academic, Transfer, & Health Sciences

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

Teach the assigned classes of students according to the overall goals and objectives of the program, advancing the students’ knowledge of the subject matter.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

An Associate’s Degree in Nursing and a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse. Med Surg experience preferred. Must hold an unencumbered registered nurse license to practice in Mississippi. Must satisfy a criminal history background check, drug screen, and other clinical requirements. Teaching experience preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and/ or Master’s Degree with an emphasis in Nursing Education preferred.

           

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices. 

Aptitude

Maintain current professional credentials and certifications as required in respective field.

Cooperate in the execution of the college, center, division, and program policies, procedures and guidelines.

Implement teaching strategies that engage learners in active learning.

Demonstrates competence in subject areas assigned by ensuring content is current and objective driven. Utilize technology in teaching in the classroom, laboratory,              simulation center, and clinical setting.

Complete required professional development activities by designated deadlines.

Participate in other professional development activities, professional associations, presentations, publications, applied educational research, consulting, evaluations, and similar activities which enhance the individual, the health-related profession, and the education profession.

Maintain and provide current documentation of all professional requirements (NAH Faculty and Staff Canvas Site: Faculty Professional Requirements).

Attitude

Conduct oneself in a professional manner appropriate to the time, place, and      type of teaching/learning experience.

Consistently follow College policies and procedures.

Consistently follow Nursing and Allied Health procedures and guidelines.

Consistently follow program procedures and guidelines.

Demonstrate fairness in the assessment and evaluation of students.

Collaborate with others to improve educational experiences.

Accept responsibility for personal behaviors and actions.

Respond to feedback in a receptive manner and incorporate feedback in developing annual goals.

Demonstrate a caring attitude towards faculty, staff, and students.

Participate in student/faculty and faculty/administrator evaluations and performance review conferences.

Develop a personal and professional improvement plan in areas identified as a   result of evaluations.

Maintain professional boundaries with students in all interactions.

Willingly serve on College, Center, division, and program committees as appointed.

Demonstrate active engagement by participating in program assessment and evaluation, including College annual planning activities and state and/or national accreditation activities.

Demonstrate an openness to student questions and ideas by listening to students con