Clinical Adjunct Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY

The position requires that the Nursing Clinical Adjunct Instructor accompany and supervise nursing students at clinical facilities during assigned clinical experiences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Assign clinical experiences to students in accordance with Nursing Program protocol

* Supervise students in the clinical setting

* Facilitate student learning during clinical experience

* Evaluate students in clinical setting, in accordance with Nursing Program and institutional policies

* Assist students in accomplishing the necessary skills for nursing competency

* Maintain a record system of student evaluations

* Provide students with feedback to support learning in a timely manner

* Communicate to the Nursing Faculty in a timely manner if a student's performance is not meeting the minimum standards set forth by the Nursing Program or a student may have violated Nursing Program policy

* Incorporate technology into the learning experience and communication with students in accordance with the Nursing Program's policies and protocol

* Keep abreast of current professional research and trends, particularly in specialty areas

* Maintain currency and competency in assigned clinical

* Comply with all appropriate academic standards as set forth by the accreditation agency of the College, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, Board of Regents for Oklahoma State University and the A&M Colleges, the College, and the Nursing Program

* Maintain necessary credentials and notify the Director of Nursing immediately if credentialing status changes

* Provide documents that verify Nursing Clinical Adjunct's compliance with clinical facility agreements and College policies

* Maintain a professional attitude, cooperating with College administration, faculty, staff, students, and community, and following accepted channels in all official campus communications

* Support the vision, mission, and goals of the College

* Accept other related work responsibilities as assigned

* Possess:

* Critical thinking ability and emotional stability sufficient for intellectual functions and to plan/implement care for patients

* Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds

* Communication abilities sufficient to interact with others in verbal and written forms

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

* Master's Degree in Nursing preferred, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing considered

* Two years full-time equivalent experience in clinical nursing as a Registered Nurse

* Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the States of Oklahoma and Missouri

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

* Physical demands include, but are not limited to the following:

* Motor Skills - gross and fine motor abilities to provide sufficient safe and effective care

* Lifting and Proper Body Mechanics - lift a minimum of 50 pounds and utilize proper body mechanics

* Hearing - Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs

* Visual - Visual acuity sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in nursing care

* Tactile - Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment

* Resumes or other supplemental material cannot be substituted for any part of the application. Application can be found online at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Please submit it along with your resume or mail to: NEO A&M College, Human Resources, 200 I Street NE, Miami, OK 74354. AA/EOE

The College has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by the supervisors as deemed appropriate.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the College reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the College may deem appropriate.