Practical Nursing Instructor

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) seeks to fill the position of Practical Nursing Instructor. The Practical Nursing Instructor is located in the Division of Nursing and Allied Health Services. This is a full-time position. This position is open for recruitment. REPORTS TO: Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Services COMPENSATION: Anticipated starting salary will be commensurate with education and work experience. For more information about Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC), visit DATE/TIMES - Day preferred; various times available APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Applications for this position should include a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and names of contact information for three (3) work-related references. Incomplete applications will not be considered CONTACT INFORMATION: Lisa Parker, Manager, Talent Acquisition Office of Human Resources Baton Rouge Community College 201 Community College Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70806 A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. An offer of employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check. This organization participates in the E-Verify program. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at . BRCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, or veteran's status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to its programs and activities. Minimum Qualifications Required Education Bachelor's Degree, ASN Certifications/ Licenses Required: Each nurse faculty member shall hold a current, valid license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Louisiana as well as current CPRPR Required Experience A nurse instructor shall be a registered nurse with a minimum of three years of nursing experience. At least one of these three years must have been as a medical-surgical hospital staff nurse providing direct patient care. An applicant for nurse instructor must have practiced as a nurse for a minimum of six full-time months during the three years immediately preceding application. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Facilitate Learning Facilitate Learner Development and Socialization Use Assessment and Evaluation Strategies Participate in Curriculum Design and Evaluation of Program Outcomes Function as a Change Agent and Leader Pursue Continuous Quality Improvement in the Role of Nurse Educator Engage in Scholarship Function within the Educational Environment Competencies of Novice Academic Nurse Educator as published by NLN 2020. Preferred Education: Master's in Nursing Education Preferred Experience Medical Surgical and Long Term Care Specialty Nurse Instructors -experience in one of the clinical specialty areas (maternity, neonatal, pediatric, mental health) must have a minimum of four years of clinical experience in the specific specialty area. Certifications/Licenses Preferred: Each nurse faculty member shall hold a current, valid license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Louisiana as well as current CPR Nursing faculty members are responsible for teaching theory, lab and clinical courses assigned, student advising, college service, professional development, and promoting of a collegial atmosphere. Faculty are expected to support the institution's mission and vision and abide by the Faculty Handbook and college-wide policies. 40% Teaching Prepares, provides and coordinates learning experiences in accordance with learning objectives and students' needs and abilities. 35% Teaching and preparations Utilizes learning resources including lab to help students learn. Assesses student learning in accordance with college and department policy. Maintains a minimum of 10 office hours per week. Meets all scheduled classes within the appropriate timeframe. Advises students and assist with registration, orientation, and recruitment as needed. Follows the approved master course syllabi. Maintains LMS for courses assigned with syllabi, course plan/schedule, accurate grade and attendance records. Submits syllabi, office hours, grades, attendance, electronic timesheets, and other reports by established deadlines. 10% Administrative Notifies program director/manager of absence with course substitution plan in a timely manner Attends all departmental, division, and general faculty meetings Attends convocations and participate in graduation exercise (attired in appropriate academic regalia) Adheres to professional standards of conduct Participates in the faculty evaluation process 10% Service Contributes to the college and discipline by collaborating with others and offering your service to the college Engages in continual professional development activities as it relates to pedagogy, assessment, and faculty area expertise. 5% Other duties as assigned