ADN Instructor

Job Summary

Instructors are responsible for teaching and supervising students in the classroom and clinical

settings. Also responsible for curriculum development and student guidance. This position is a 12-

month term; 37.5 hours per week faculty position. The Registered Nursing Instructor is responsible

for the delivery of quality, safe registered nursing education in the clinical, skills lab, and simulation

settings.

Nature of Work

Provide didactic and clinical education to nursing students in the classroom and in a variety of

healthcare settings as they progress through three semesters of course work.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Performs other functions as required or assigned. Also complies with all Policies and Standards.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate ability to relate and work effectively with students, peers and the public.
  
• Commit to the mission and objectives of the Associated Degree Nursing (ADN) Program.
  
• Meet the academic, clinical and physical demands of the program.
  
• Assist with ADN Program administrative duties as assigned by the Director of the Associated
  

Nursing Degree Program.

• Devote the amount of time needed to become an effective classroom and clinical instructor.
  
• Demonstrate willingness to work in a culturally diverse setting.
  
• Provide own transportation and be punctual and regular in attendance.
  
• Demonstrate or be willing to acquire typing and computer skills.
  
• Communicate with the associated nursing degree program director and other nursing faculty
  

at least weekly and as necessary.

• Participate in ADN Program faculty meetings.
  
• Attend Associate Degree Nursing Advisory Committee meetings as requested by the
  

associated degree nursing program director.

• Serve as a liaison to community and professional agencies.
  
• Assist with the maintenance of essential school and student records to be used for student
  

and program evaluation and follow-up.

• Assist with student admission activities, including testing and interviewing, as requested by
  

the program director.

• Develop course outlines and lesson plans for teaching nursing courses.
  
• Direct and supervise student learning in the classroom and clinical areas.
  
• Evaluate and record student performance.
  

• Participate in evaluation of student learning outcomes and completion of the student learning
  

tracking grid each semester and report data.

• Participate in counseling and guidance of students related to their course of instruction.
  
• Maintain an environment conducive to student learning.
  
• Assist with other administrative duties as requested by the Director of Associate Degree
  

Nursing.

• Adhere to the policies and procedures of New River Community and Technical College and the
  

Associated Degree Nursing Program.

• Instructs clinical, skills labs, and simulation courses for the associate degree nursing program
  

based on program schedule/calendar needs.

• Delivers clinical instruction according to the current course content outline and approved
  

course syllabi.

• Provides students with opportunities to acquire knowledge and practice skills identified in the
  

course learning outcomes using varied and appropriate teaching methods.

• Prepares for clinical, skills labs, or simulation by selecting appropriate learning experiences
  

that are well organized and related to course learning outcomes.

• Provides students with a variety of learning modalities including instructional technology in
  

the clinical, skills lab and simulation settings to augment instruction.

• Orients students to the facility.
  
• Conducts weekly pre-briefing and debriefing sessions during pre- and post- clinical
  

conferences to enrich the clinical experience.

• Demonstrates knowledge of instructional and student policies and procedures as described in
  

the current Associate Degree Nursing Student Handbook and course syllabi.

• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills.
  
• Demonstrates respect for students as individuals.
  
• Provides positive role modeling by maintaining a professional relationship with students and
  

modeling professional behaviors such as accessibility, dress, communication, grooming, and

regular, timely attendance.

• Maintains control of the class and effectively and appropriately handles disruptions in the lab
  

or clinical settings.

• Maintains open communication with the Lead Cohort/Campus Instructor, the Director of the
  

Associated Degree Nursing Program, and the clinical facility staff.

• Evaluates students� performance weekly, at mid-term and at the end of the semester using
  

the appropriate course evaluation tool.

• Counsel�s students when appropriate and documents the event using the Student Counseling
  

Form.

• Grades assignments using appropriate grading rubrics in a timely manner with constructive
  

comments.

• Documents grades in the Brightspace Learning Management System.
  
• Communicates students� clinical and lab progress, concerns, absences, and counseling to the
  

Lead Cohort Instructor and the Director of Associate Degree Nursing in a timely manner.

• Maintains the student clinical skills performance record and communicates need for
  

remediation within 24 hours to the student and the Lead Cohort/Campus instructor.

• Provides a safe clinical learning environment by: assigning appropriate patient care consistent
  

with the student’s academic/experience level, ensuring the student is familiar with equipment, following safety protocols of the clinical facility, providing the student with the

information required to safely care for the assigned patient, and observing the student during

all medication administration and invasive procedures.

• Performs other related duties accompanying the position.
  

Professional Development

• Compliance training is to be completed routinely and timely and as directed by the Director of
  

Associate Degree Nursing.

• Participate in additional professional development opportunities through professional
  

organization affiliations.

• Maintain membership in professional nursing organizations.
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or

ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

to perform the essential functions.

Skills/Abilities

Required:

• Registered Nurse currently licensed in West Virginia.
  
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical practice experience in an acute care setting
  
• Experience teaching nursing theory and nursing skills application in the classroom and clinical
  

area or both in a basic nursing education program

• Two (2) or more years of teaching or equivalent experience is required.
  

Preferred:

• Experience teaching in Higher Education, more specifically in a community college
  
• Experience teaching in a concept-based curriculum;
  
• Experience teaching with advanced technology including simulation;
  
• Experience with web-based course creation and delivery; and
  
• Experience with curriculum development and assessment.
  

Education

• A master's degree in nursing (MSN) or Nursing Education (MNEd) from an accredited
  

institution is required

OR

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and be admitted and enrolled in a graduate degree program
  

with a major in Nursing within one year of employment in the faculty position as

demonstrated by submission of transcripts to the program coordinator.

Education

Education Level Nursing

Bachelor's Degree - A master's degree in nursing (MSN) or Nursing Education (MNEd) from an accredited institution is required OR bachelor's degree in nursing and be admitted and enrolled in a graduate degree program with a major in Nursing within one year of employment in the faculty position as demonstrated by submission of transcripts to the program coordinator.

Experience

In addition to the knowledge/education, the following related work experience is typically required, for

this position. An equivalent combination of education and recent, related experience may be

acceptable.

Required Experience:

• Registered Nurse currently
  

licensed in West Virginia. Hold a

current, active RN license or

privilege to practice that is not

encumbered and meets

requirements of the WV BON.

• Faculty supervising clinical
  

experiences shall hold a current

active RN license or privilege to

practice that is not encumbered

and meets requirements in the

jurisdiction where the clinical

practicum is conducted.

• Minimum of three (3) years of
  

clinical practice experience in an

acute care setting

• Experience teaching nursing
  

theory and nursing skills

application in the classroom and

clinical area or both in a basic

nursing education program

• Two (2) or more years of teaching
  

or equivalent experience is

required.

Preferred Experience

• Experience teaching in Higher
  

Education, more specifically in a

community college

• Experience teaching in a conceptbased curriculum;
  
• Experience teaching with
  

advanced technology including

simulation;* Experience with web-based

course creation and delivery; and

Experience with curriculum development

and assessment.

License or Certification

Valid Drivers License - Required

Unencumbered West Virginia Registered Nurse License - Required

Expectations

Employees are expected to adhere to the Mission, Values and Vision of the College. Each employee’s

position has attributes that contribute to the achievement of these goals.

MISSION

New River Community and Technical College provides accessible, affordable, quality education and

workforce programs to meet the needs of the region it serves.

CORE VALUES

Shared values guide New River Community and Technical College in fulfilling its mission. These values

influence thoughts, guide decisions, mold policies, and determine courses of action. New River CTC

employees will demonstrate these values in our daily work and help instill them in our students.

RESPECT

• Promote a culture of belonging.
  
• Recognize and celebrate the unique contributions and perspectives of all individuals.
  
• Involve a diverse range of voices and perspectives in decision-making.
  
• Ensure everyone feels they are an integral part of the College.
  

HONESTY

• Communicate openly and truthfully.
  
• Take responsibility for one�s actions.
  
• Provide accurate and transparent reporting of data.
  
• Make decisions based on ethical principles.
  

EDUCATION

• Encourage and support a culture of continuous learning.
  
• Facilitate the sharing of information.
  
• Offer access to a diverse range of educational resources.
  
• Encourage curiosity.
  
• Regularly assess educational programs and supporting services.
  
• Cultivate a workforce of knowledgeable, competent, and skilled leaders.
  

COMMUNITY

• Actively engage with the local community.
  
• Partner with local businesses, organizations, and non-profits.
  
• Meet the educational needs and interests of the local community.
  
• Encourage and facilitate civic engagement among students, staff, faculty, and administration.
  

VISION

New River Community and Technical College will improve students’ lives and will enrich communities

as an increasingly integral part of the educational and economic landscape of southern West Virginia.

Disclaimer

This description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed by

the position incumbent. Justification for information provided in the job description may be

requested. Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related

activities assigned by their supervisor.

All requirements are subject to possible modification in order to provide a reasonable

accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who

pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, students, other

employees, or the general public.