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Pacific College

ADN Program Full-time Faculty Pediatrics

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What they do

A Nursing Instructor or Professor teaches nursing students with a combination of classroom instruction and clinical training. Teaches academic subjects needed as the foundation for nursing, such as anatomy and chemistry, and also job skills required for direct patient care. Teaches at a college or in a hospital or other clinical setting.

$108,695 / year median in California

+10% projected growth

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ADN Program Full-time Faculty Pediatrics Pacific College
  • 3.2 Costa Mesa, CA Job Details Full-time $110,000
  • $120,000 a year 2 hours ago Qualifications RN License Full Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION ADN-RN PROGRAM, FULL-TIME LEAD NURSING INSTRUCTOR
  • PEDIATRICS Reporting to the Program Director of ADN Program, full-time faculty provide instruction that facilitates students' achievement of course learning outcomes, engage in scholarly and service activities to promote their professional development, and contribute to the success of Pacific College and its students.
Full-time faculty consistently demonstrate Pacific College's values as outlined below.
COLLEGE SUMMARY
Pacific College is dedicated to putting students first, providing an exceptional education in a chosen degree program, and teaching relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we embrace our core values: P rofessionalism
  • As an individual or institution, we demonstrate professionalism in everything we do. A ltruism
  • As an individual or institution, we practice the principle of unselfish concern for the wellness of others. C ommunity
  • As an individual or institution, we share responsibility for the welfare of our community. I dentity
  • As an individual or institution, we strive to establish a sense of true being that will determine our future. F ulfillment
  • As an individual or institution, we create an environment where academic and professional goals can be achieved. I nclusion
  • As an individual or institution, we embrace differences to promote full participation and a sense of belonging. C ollaboration
  • As an individual or institution, we work as a team to realize shared goals.
Core Lead Faculty Expectations:
Develop, implements, teaches, and evaluates the philosophy and program learning outcomes of the nursing education program Design, implements, teaches, evaluates, and revises the curriculum Document actions taken in faculty and committee meetings using a systematic plan of evaluation for total program review Teach 12 student-facing units, including at least one didactic course and one clinical course Manage 3 non-student-facing administrative units per semester Proctor on-campus assessments and coordinates a proctor for accommodations students Reserve rooms for all on-campus needs in advance Present for course simulation if there is new clinical faculty in attendance Present for the first on-campus skills lab At least 10 days of on-campus didactic days are required Membership in all committees Chair at least one committee On campus a minimum of three days weekly
Didactic:
Responsible for teaching and evaluating students in the classroom and using the campus learning management system Design an effective learning environment that facilitates student learning to address contemporary issues in nursing Support students' progression in academics and socialization into the role of nursing Utilize an array of assessment tools to evaluate student learning Actively participate in the systematic plan for curriculum design, program evaluation and program revision Demonstrate leadership by serving as a mentor to faculty, adjuncts, and students Recognize the role of a nurse educator and pursues continuous in-service/ professional development opportunities annually Serve as an advisor to nursing students Develop student success plans and remediates "at risk" students Manage gradebook to ensure that it is consistently up to date with current grades Submit grades into student information system by the due date Conduct data collection and analysis of course metrics to submit required end-of-semester course report on student outcomes and performance, including Student Success Action Plans (SSAP), course failures, trends, attendance, etc. Schedule and provide at least five hours of accessible office hours for students per week
Clinical:
Teach clinical at the clinical site, in the skills lab, and serves as a content expert in simulation Facilitate the nursing students' application of theory to clinical practice Demonstrate and maintain knowledge of overall program, program outcomes and course outcomes Communicate effectively utilizing professional techniques with clinical agency representatives, staff, faculty, and students If course lead, identify and immediately communicates problem areas/clinical areas of concern to clinical instructors and recommends changes and solutions as appropriate If course lead, provides needed communication with clinical faculty concerning student progress including successes and identified needs, clinical issues, suggestions, and/or professional learning needs Grade clinical papers and providesstudents with timely and clear feedback Maintain all records on student performance, i.e., Student Success Action Plan (SSAP) and mid-term and final clinical evaluations Manage gradebook to ensure it is consistently up to date with current grades; follows up regularly with clinical faculty for grading assignments and inputting grades in a timely manner Adhere to/enforces the policies and procedures of Pacific College and the assigned clinical facility. Attend hospital-based orientations Complete clinical site evaluations Perform required end of course reporting of student outcomes/performance: Failures, SSAP, Attendance In addition to responsibilities for teaching didactic and/or clinical classes, full-time faculty will: Receive 3 units of administrative time to assist with the department's work. This may include committees and other departmental duties as assigned. Attend department faculty meetings per department and college policy. Serve as Course Lead
  • this includes teaching theory and assigning, managing, and mentoring the adjunct clinical instructor team.
Oversee instruction and grading of clinical adjuncts. Orient students to the overall course and clinical. Connect students to college resources for their success. Consistently demonstrate and coach students on professional skills including leadership and ethics, communication and critical thinking, teamwork and collaboration, responsibility and dependability, and overall professionalism Maintain a presence on campus and contribute to the campus culture in a positive and meaningful way. Participate in college governance meetings Participate in department meetings, faculty meetings, in-service offerings, and other nursing events (i.e., graduation, pinning, etc.). Serve as chair for at least one nursing committee each semester. Provide input to developing, evaluating, and revising program policies through the governance structure Collaborate on scholarly activities such as formal evaluations of teaching and clinical programs and disseminate this scholarly work through presentations at professional meetings and publications in peer reviewed journals. Perform other duties as assigned.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPECTATIONS
Remain current in designated area of teaching assignment as per BRN regulations. Maintain currency in techniques of effective coaching and mentoring of students. Participate in professional growth activities. Demonstrate professionalism behaviors in dress, demeanor and in all manners of
QUALIFICATIONS
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BRN:
Section CCR§1425. Faculty-Qualifications Current and valid Registered Nursing License issued by the Board of Registered Nurses by the State of California. Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university that includes courses in nursing, or in natural, behavioral, or social sciences relevant to nursing practice, Master's Degree preferred. Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area to which he or she is assigned, which can be met by: A. One (1) year's continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area; or B. One (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency.