FACULTY – RN SCHOOL Position Available In Crawford, Pennsylvania

Participate in curriculum development/revision to meet program outcomes. Implement course of study, utilizing a variety of teaching strategies, including projects, demonstrations, simulations, and other instructional activities. Arrange for guest speakers or representatives of various health care services to enhance learning or supplement instruction. Observes/supervises students in the performance of duties in various clinical areas and evaluate effectiveness and correctness of procedures and techniques. Complete clinical evaluations and student advisement. Provide clinical location with a monthly schedule including the dates and times the students will be on site, along with the student’s names and the unit they are assigned to. Supervise a clinical group that does not exceed ten (10) students. Provide clinical instruction in regard to ethical and legal obligations of the practice of nursing, including confidentiality of the patient information and medical records. Provide instruction to safeguard the confidential information acquired from any source about the patient from unauthorized individuals at all times. While in the clinical area, ensure that students are in approved clinical uniform. Provide supervision of students while in the clinical area. While in the clinical area, the students and instructors are subject to the rules and regulations of the facility. Supervise the clinical experience for students, not to exceed a total of thirty-five (35) hours per week including class setting. During the student’s practicum, the instructor/faculty will regularly visit the assigned preceptor site to supervise the students. The instructor/faculty will assist the students and preceptor in establishing and modifying learning objectives and selecting learning experiences. Provide student services and advisement per policy guidelines. Promote and maintain positive interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships with patients/families, staff and auxiliary personnel. Assist in the arbitration of or referral of problems from students, staff, or patients. Arrange with appropriate nursing service personnel and/or physician for student learning experiences/observations. Make progressive student assignments to ensure concurrent nursing experience based on student classroom theory and past clinical experiences. Review and grade student case studies, care plans, self-evaluations, and observational reports. Review written evaluations with students and provide counsel as needed. Maintain student academic and clinical files. Function autonomously in role yet collaborates and consults with director on all matters pertaining to schedule changes as well as problematic issues at clinical sites. Participate in Faculty Organization and assist with the formulation of policies and procedures. Write concise minutes that reflect discussion and actions. Participates in the Systematic Evaluation Plan to review program outcomes and make recommendations for overall program improvement. Assist with the review and selection of applicants for the program. Keep abreast of current trends in nursing and education through continuing education, nursing journals, and professional organizations. Participates in organization/planning of graduation activities, including rehearsal, the ceremony, and the clean-up. Perform other related duties as assigned by authorized personnel and as required to meet emergency situations.

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. Current license as a professional nurse in Pennsylvania or a Compact State. Master of Science of Nursing required. Nursing experience involving direct patient care or teaching experience within two years of employment. Provide evidence of maintaining expertise in clinical and functional areas of responsibility.

Working Conditions:

Will be required to stand for long periods of time. Will be required to be in various clinical site departments. May need to work under stressful situations with frequent interruptions.

Disclosure:

MMC commits to review, under the intent of this standard, and in coordination with medical professional opinions and physical demands job analysis performed by certified professionals, and individual’s ability to be reasonably accommodated with the role they are responsible and qualified to perform. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.