We are seeking a dedicated and passionate BSN Instructor to join our academic team in Reno. This full-time position offers a dynamic opportunity to engage with aspiring nurses, utilizing your expertise to shape future leaders in the healthcare field.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with other instructors in preparing, administering, and grading examinations for the course. Participates in the preparation of the final evaluations for the course
- Responsible for assuring class attendance and grades are kept and submitted
- Assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives to ensure quality of program
- Plans and implements orientation of new faculty in both theory and clinical facilities for the courses
- Utilize principles of teaching that recognize the characteristics of the adult learner
- Makes continuous efforts to improve quality of instruction
- Demonstrate or be willing to acquire skills for utilizing online activities as enhancers to course content/material during interactive teaching and learning
- Maintains student records of attendance, skills check-off forms, and assist with program data collection
- Submit required program reports and forms to the Director of the program in a timely manner
- Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations
- Participate in committee activities that support the mission and function of the nursing program
- Attend faculty meetings
- Plan and supervises student clinical experience in assigned health care facilities
- Evaluates student performance in relation to clinical learning outcomes in accordance with policies and procedures established by the College, Department of Nursing
- Provide feedback of clinical performance or specific event immediately after observation
- Assists in maintains student records of clinical attendance, skills check-off forms, and assist with program data collection
- Responsible for making sure the clinical assignments meet both student and facility needs
- Determines best method to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
- Determines if clinical facility meet all health and safety requirements for the College students to attend clinicals
- Provide access to students for ongoing communication through scheduling of office hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods
- Participate in student advising activities
Qualifications
- No Previous Teaching experience is required! Our Faculty Development training program will provide tools to help you be successful in a class room setting.
- Hold a valid, active license issued by the State Board of Registered Nursing
- Master of Nursing or higher degree from an accredited college or university that includes course work in nursing or education, administration. OB, Pediatrics or Psychiatry
- At least four years’ experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care
- A year of Clinical experience within the last five years (Clinical teaching applies toward direct patient care). Clinically competent as defined in CCR Section 1420(c)
- Expertise in one of the following areas of nursing – Psychiatric, Geriatrics, Med/Surg, Pediatrics, OB-Gyn, Mental Health
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Two weeks of starting vacation per year, increasing with years of service.
- 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
- 401K plan with company match.
- Company-paid life insurance at 1x your annual salary.
- Leadership development and training for career advancement.
- Tuition assistance and forgiveness for you and your family, up to 100% depending on the program.
If you are ready to inspire the next generation of nurses and contribute to a high-quality educational experience, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
