Assoc Instructor Practical Nursing
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Job Info

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Title: Assoc Instructor Practical Nursing

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: TCAT-McMinnville

Department: Faculty

Campus Location: TCAT McMinnville

Job Summary

To provide quality instruction for student learning and to maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom. The major emphasis will be placed on teaching and evaluating students in the classroom and laboratories.

Minimum Qualifications

ASN and current licensure in good standing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee. Three (3) years of clinical practice as a Registered Nurse within the past five (5) years.

Preferred Qualifications

BSN; Prior post-secondary nursing curriculum teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of college policies, procedures, and practices; knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Title VII, Title IX, ADA and other applicable laws pertaining to employment and education; ability to plan, organize and implement assigned responsibilities and to work well under pressure to meet deadlines; excellent organizational, analytical and planning skills; ability to participate as a team member, ability to understand and interpret rules and regulations, and ability to adjust to change; ability to handle confidential material judiciously; understanding of education programs and tools related to community colleges.

Ability to effectively apply a multi-method approach to enhance student understanding of materials, including demonstrations, lectures, and hands-on activities.

Ability to understand which teaching methods best serve the student's needs, interests, and ability to learn.

Ability to develop accurate and objective standards to measure learning or administer testing or other evaluations to determine effectiveness and ensure a high level of comprehension has been achieved.

Ability to teach basic and advanced nursing courses to include fundamentals; basic IV; anatomy and physiology; pharmacology; medical and surgical nursing; pediatrics; obstetrics; and clinical practice.

Build and maintain relationships with area employers to facilitate the referral and employment of career and technical students.

Work in cooperation with other departments and the community to enhance employment opportunities for students.

Responsible for surveys, records and reports of program graduates.

Communicate effectively in a professional, tactful and courteous manner with students, employees, faculty, and the general public.

Ensure that all activities are conducted within the established guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.

Contributes to a safe educational and working environment by participating in all drills and training and being prepared to take action should a health or safety emergency occur.

Perform other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to exchange ideas, facts, information, and opinions effectively and accurately with others; arrive at decisions, develop conclusions, or develop solutions; ability to communicate effectively with a diverse workforce and student population; ability to prioritize and delegate projects; ability to meet timelines and follow-through; ability to present materials effectively to individual students or groups; ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion; demonstrate ethical conduct and professionalism; establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, other departments, students, and the public; excellent customer service skills; comply with policies, procedures, and instructions.

EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE: Utilize current College and/or department information technology including but not limited to, Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, Ellucian Banner, etc.; office machines such as telephones, fax machines, and copiers.

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