Clinical Nursing Lab Instructor(s)

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Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide clinical instruction to freshman and sophomore level students in the Associate Degree Nursing Program, Day Option on Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Evening/Weekend Option on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Instructional areas include fundamentals (subacute), pediatrics, maternity, medical-surgical nursing, community, and psych. The Nursing Clinical Instructor(s) play a vital role in educating and training nursing students in clinical settings. This position is responsible for providing guidance, support, and evaluation during clinical rotations, ensuring that students develop the necessary skills and competencies required for their nursing practice.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Instruct and oversee students in skill-based, low-fidelity, and high-fidelity lab settings.

Facilitate hands-on learning experiences, preparing students to apply nursing skills in diverse healthcare environments.

Teach and demonstrate nursing procedures and techniques within the lab, ensuring students understand practical applications.

Supervise and assess students' performance in lab activities, ensuring competency in clinical skills.

Mentor and guide students, providing clinical insights and fostering the development of practical nursing abilities.

Offer constructive feedback to students, assessing their competencies and progress in the lab setting.

Create and maintain a supportive and positive learning environment conducive to skill development.

Assess student learning through hands-on evaluation of nursing skills in the lab.

Attend faculty team meetings to collaborate and discuss programmatic needs and improvements.

Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students to enhance the overall educational experience and foster collaboration.

Engage in program evaluations and contribute to continuous improvement efforts to enhance nursing education.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse License.

Five (5) years of clinical nursing experience.

Must possess one of the following:

Master's degree in nursing OR

Bachelor's degree in Nursing with letter of intent to complete one of the following:

Certification in Nursing Education/Clinical (CNEcl) within 3 years of hire.

Master's degree within 5 years of hire.

Expertise and clinical experience in the area of application, including but not limited to fundamentals (subacute), pediatrics, maternity, community, psych, and medical-surgical nursing.

Ability to create an environment conducive to learning.

Ability to assess and evaluate student performance effectively.

Proficient in using educational technology and teaching tools.

Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty. ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous teaching or clinical instruction experience preferred.

Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

COMPENSATION: $65.17 per hour, up to 18 hours per week. Part-time, non-benefited MCCC Unit position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled; applications reviewed upon receipt.

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This appointment is subject to the FY2025 budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider applicants who do not have the ability to work in the United States without assistance from the employer.

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and College policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

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