Nursing Instructor, Full-Time Skills Lab
Company: West Coast University
Location: Denton
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
SUMMARY: Reporting directly to the Campus Associate Director of
Nursing, -supports the University in fulfillment of its mission,
purpose and goals. -Focuses extensively on facilitating student
learning associated with prescribed course and program learning
outcomes. Provides professional leadership and support, and serves
as an educator, role model, mentor and facilitator. -Creates an
educational environment which fosters innovation, responsiveness,
and accountability. Provides program-specific expertise and is
actively engaged in relevant department initiatives. Supports
University, Campus, and/or departmental goals in order to assure
compliance with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure,
internal consistency, and graduate outcomes that meet student
learning, workplace and placement expectations. - -Actively and
substantively participates in assessment of student learning
activities to maximize the potential for students to learn what is
necessary to meet prescribed outcomes. -Vigorously upholds a
culture of academic integrity. KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: One year or
less experience in teaching in a university or college setting
required as defined by University's faculty handbook. Working
knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook,
Word, PowerPoint and other MS office products as needed. Working
with online learning management systems to further engage the
student learning process desirable. Knowledge of state, federal and
local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental
compliance and other regulatory standards such as state Board of
Nursing, Commission on Dental Accreditation, state Dental Hygiene
Committee, state Dental board, Accreditation Council for Education
in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), Western Association of Schools
and Colleges (WASC) or other regulators and/or accreditation
bodies. - Clinical RN - Must have a minimum of two (2) year's prior
experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care and
have a minimum of one year experience in the field in which they
teach. EDUCATION: Must have the minimum higher education background
required by the program. Must provide a documented background in
educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments
including, but not limited to: education theory and practice,
current concepts relative to specific subjects one will be
teaching, current clinical practice experience or distance
education techniques and delivery. - Master's degree in specialty
field required. - Graduates from the West Coast University Master
of Science in Nursing program, who meet the minimum experience
requirement as a registered nurse, are eligible for consideration
as a clinical faculty immediately following graduation. If
applicable, certification(s) in area(s) of specialization required.
In California, must meet Board of Registered Nursing requirements
as stipulated in their statues: Section 1425(c) states, " An
instructor shall meet the following minimum qualifications:
1425(a)(1) A Master or higher degree from an accredited college or
university which includes course work in nursing, education, or
administration. -If degree other than in nursing submit information
verifying course work in nursing education." 1425(c)(3) Completion
of at least one (1) years' experience teaching courses related to
registered nursing or completion of a post-baccalaureate course
which includes PRACTICE IN TEACHING REGISTERED -NURSING. -Submit
official course description to verify course content. - 1425(c)(2)
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 or of
registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the
designated nursing area or its equivalent. Clinical RN - Bachelor's
degree in nursing or in natural, behavioral or social sciences
relevant to nursing practice from an accredited college or
university required. Graduates from the West Coast University
RN-BSN program who meet the minimum experience requirement as a
registered nurse are eligible for consideration as a clinical
faculty immediately following graduation. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Current unencumbered Registered Nurse License required; other
current professional licensure by state or national board if
applicable (e.g., FNP). Must meet and maintain the qualifications
and standards set forth by the state Board of Nursing for nursing
faculty if required for assigned subject matter instruction.
Current CPR card. Clinical RN - Must have approval by the Board of
Registered Nursing (BRN) prior to assuming the role of clinical
faculty member. Must meet and maintain the qualifications and
standards set forth by any accrediting body that West Coast
University is accredited by or in process of obtaining
accreditation from, for area of expertise and expectations of
faculty member as set forth in regulatory documents. - Must
maintain any professional certifications deemed necessary to meet
the requirements of the teaching role. - Current certification in
basic life support procedures including healthcare provide CPR with
an Automated External Defibrillator. #LI-DL1 #HEJABOUT USFor over
100 years, West Coast University has been educating and preparing
students for professional careers across our six campuses located
in Southern California, Dallas, Miami, and Online. As part of our
unique student-centric approach to advanced healthcare education
you will be empowering future healthcare professionals. At West
Coast University our students are Ahead of the Curve. Our Mission
is to embrace a student-centric learning partnership that leads to
professional success. We deliver transformational education within
a culture of integrity and personal accountability. Our benefited
faculty and associates are offered a comprehensive benefit package
including:
Function: Faculty
Keywords: West Coast University, Denton , Nursing Instructor, Full-Time Skills Lab, Healthcare , Denton, Texas
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