Nursing Instructor/Skills Lab Coordinator - Southaven

The Nursing Instructor/Skills Lab Coordinator of the Clinical Skills Lab has an overall responsibility for the coordination of all clinical lab activities. Additionally, the Instructor is responsible for both classroom and clinical instruction. This includes but is not limited to classroom presentations, giving and grading examinations, advising students in academic choices, supervising clinical experiences, planning and participating in lab and simulation, and evaluating students using tools specific to nursing.  The Nursing Instructor/Skills Lab Coordinator position is a 9-month faculty position reporting to the Director of Nursing in the Northwest School of Nursing.  

 

QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Master of Science Degree in Nursing
• Two years of Nursing experience 
• At least one year of clinical experience
• Teaching experience desirable
• Unencumbered license to practice in Mississippi
• Acceptable criminal history background check

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The Clinical Skills Lab Coordinator duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

1.  Coordinate activities of the laboratory to meet the learning needs of students.
2. Coordinate the activities for Career Day. 
3. Order laboratory supplies and equipment. 
4. Seeks assistance from the appropriate personnel to maintain equipment in working order. 
5. Establish, with the approval of the Director, the policies, and procedures for the laboratory. 
6. Function as the advisor for the NWCC chapter of the Student Nurses Association. 
7. Maintain security of nursing labs. 
8. Seek and maintain continuing education appropriate for laboratory/simulation instruction. 
9. Collaborate with Simulation Specialist to conduct simulation scenarios for all nursing courses. 
10. Assist nursing faculty in planning and participating in appropriate lab experiences. 
11. Help students to develop clinical decision making and procedural skills. 

 

APPLICATION:

To apply, applicants must submit and attach the following:

• Application at www.northwestms.edu 
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Three (3) Professional References

 

 

Northwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year, open access public community college primarily serving 11 counties in northwest Mississippi. Our vision states that “Northwest Mississippi Community College transforms our students’ lives, enriches our communities, and strives for excellence in our educational programs and services.” 

Accreditation

Northwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree and certificates in career education. Questions about the accreditation of Northwest Mississippi Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

Northwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran in all its programs and activities. Northwest Mississippi Community College prohibits sexual harassment and all forms of sexual violence, regardless of sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Disability Support Services Coordinator, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7046, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3309, e-mail address mkelsay@northwestms.edu; Title II of the Age Discrimination Act: Vice President for Finance and Administration, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7017, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3216, e-mail address jhorton@northwestms.edu; Title IX of the Educationa