Implements optimal learning experiences for nursing students in the clinical, laboratory, and simulation settings at the direction of/with guidance from masters-prepared faculty. Contributes to the college’s operational effectiveness through participation in governance and continuous evaluation of critical outcome measures. Reports directly to the Program Chair.

Teaching: Implements and supervises clinical, lab, simulation learning experiences to facilitate students meeting clinical outcomes, utilizing faculty-provided guidelines.

• Selects clinical experiences and clinical activities which foster the student’s transfer of course theory to the practice setting.
• Assists in interpreting the role of the student in the clinical area, including clinical outcomes, to managers/nursing personnel.
• Implements clinical teaching strategies, based on current education and practice based research, with faculty guidance.
• Provides both informal and formal feedback to students regarding clinical performance, utilizing objective, evaluative criteria.
• Utilizes course and clinical evaluation surveys to assist in determining effectiveness of clinical experience.
• Maintains expertise in the assigned area of clinical responsibility, teaching and professional nursing practice.
• Assists with course orientation.
• Demonstrates openness to suggestions from peers, managers and students.

Contributes to the operational effectiveness of the college. (Service)

• Supports the Mission and strategic plan of the college.
• Proactively participates in the development and evaluation of the college’s educational program.
• Participate in faculty governance system, including committee assignments and other service activities.

Role models professional growth and development. (Scholarship)

• Maintains active licensure(s) as required.
• Attends development seminars/workshops and in-services.
• Maintains professional and legal standards in relation to client care, appearance and conduct.
• Participates scholarly activities.

Performs other role related responsibilities

• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Attend required college functions, such as pinning, graduation, and other events as specified by the Program Chair

EDUCATION:

1. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
2. Completion of an approved professional registered nursing education program in a jurisdiction defined in the OAC.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

1. Experience of at least two years in the practice of professional nursing as a registered nurse is required.
2. Teaching experience preferred.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

1. Current, valid licensure as a registered nurse in Ohio
2. Current, active Kentucky and/or Indiana licensure may also be required following appointment.
3. BLS certification required.