Description

Hagerstown Community College is pleased to announce that applications are currently being accepted for a Faculty, Nursing (Evening/Weekend Program) position.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:  The faculty member is responsible for classroom and clinical teaching in the nursing program and for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the program and students in conjunction with the Director of Nursing. Maintains current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland and adheres to all regulations in the Maryland Nurse Practice Act. In addition to nursing, the faculty member actively participates as a member of the college community.

Please note, this is a full-time, grant-funded position.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES    

Teaching

• Teaches in the classroom, skills laboratory, and clinical facilities.
• Prepares and delivers lectures as assigned. Revises content as needed.
• Develops skills lab experiences for students which includes researching procedures, writing objectives and outcomes, developing case based scenarios and simulations, developing competency checklists, and conducting competency testing of students.
• Conducts skills lab instruction which includes demonstration, supervised practice, and troubleshooting.
• Prepares and notifies students of patient assignments prior to clinical.
• Supervises student practice in clinical settings. This includes holding pre-conference to prepare students to begin the day, supervision of patient care, and facilitating post conferences  where students may have the opportunity to discuss patient care, discuss a topic of interest, or formally present a short clinical presentation to fellow students.  
• Provides remediation sessions for students as needed on an individual or group basis.  
   

Assessment

• Develops and implements a variety of assessment tools to evaluate student learning and achievement of course outcomes. This includes Student Learning Outcome Assessment (SLOA), Course Outcome Guides (COG) at the end of each semester.
• Prepares, administers, and corrects exams. Posts grades and reviews exams with students as needed.
• Conducts skills testing to validate student competency.
• Provides written weekly feedback to assigned clinical students regarding their clinical performance and plan of care.
• Counsels students as necessary regarding classroom, skills lab, or clinical concerns.
• Conducts final clinical performance evaluations for assigned students at the end of each clinical affiliation.
   

Student Advisement

• Advise new and existing students regarding program requirements including program admission, progression, and graduation requirements.
• Maintains five office hours per week. 
   

Curriculum Development

• Assists the Director with assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing program.  Ensures adherence to program standards and achievement of program outcomes.
• Participates in major and minor revisions to the Nursing Department framework, program outcomes, courses, labs, and clinical experiences as needed, in response to student testing, changes in health care, patient care standards, standards of practice and accrediting agencies.
   

Shared Governance

• Participates in college, division, and department meetings.
   

Professional Development

• Maintains current nursing licensure, CPR, and specialty certifications.
• Develops annually and follows through with an approved annual review and professional development plan. (ARPDP)
• Actively participates in continuing education activities to maintain licensure, maintain teaching and clinical expertise, and fulfill clinical agency practice standards.
   

College Service

• Participates in college activities that address departmental responsibilities, community outreach, or student or campus life activities.
• Assists in orienting and mentoring adjunct faculty.
• Attends professional meetings in the community as needed to pursue new ideas and develop relationships and opportunities that are relevant to the nursing program.
   

Community Service

• Participates in voluntary community service activities as appropriate.
   

Other Responsibilities

• Assists in developing the clinical schedule in conjunction with the community agencies and other nursing schools.
  Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Master of Science Degree in nursing with a minimum of two years of Critical Care experience in a clinical setting required. 
• Two to three years of college teaching in a nursing program preferred. 
• Valid RN license or eligible in Maryland.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to establish effective relationships with members of the community, students, fellow faculty, and college staff.
• Ability to learn and work with a variety of clinical simulation software and other computer applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Able to organize and prioritize work, attend to details, and work in a team-oriented setting.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For more information on this position and to formally apply online, please view Faculty, Nursing (Evening/Weekend Program) job posting on the HCC website.