Academic
- Assist nursing faculty with the development, implementation, and evaluation of student learning outcomes within the framework of the mission of the University and the goals of the Department of Nursing.
- Assist lead faculty with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of policies of the University and Department of Nursing.
- Provide simulation, skills, or clinical laboratory instruction to students as assigned.
- Teach, develop, and evaluate skills labs as assigned.
- Inform students concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, and academic progress related to clinical course components.
- Assist other faculty in selecting healthcare settings for nursing students’ clinical laboratory experiences.
- Plan clinical rotation schedules with the Course Coordinator and Clinical Compliance Coordinator to meet course student learning outcomes.
- Coordinate and assume responsibility and accountability for the clinical supervision of students.
- Assist with developing and evaluating clinical evaluation tools that determine students’ ability to meet course outcomes and end-of-program student learning outcomes.
- Meet all clinical agency requirements for clinical supervision.
- Demonstrate commitment to maintaining nursing regulatory and accrediting body standards and criteria.
- Maintain a high level of competence and expertise in clinical practice.
- Incorporate current teaching modules and information technology into the clinical learning experience.
- Assist in developing and evaluating the nursing curriculum to ensure safe practice consistent with contemporary healthcare environments.
- Follow policies that support the achievement of end-of-program student learning outcomes.
- Assist with developing and managing a departmental budget in support of annual planning for the nursing program.
- Accept teaching assignments which may include day, evening, and weekend clinical placements.
- Use technology and other innovative approaches to enhance the teaching/learning process.
- Maintain office hours within the framework of university policies.
Scholarship & Professional Service
- Maintain membership in professional organizations.
- Participate in professional organization activities.
- Participate in scheduled university and departmental meetings as assigned.
- Develop professionally through attendance at professional workshops or enrollment in formal education courses to maintain current knowledge in nursing.
- Serve as a professional role model for peers and students.
- Participate in community service activities.
- Demonstrate positive values related to academic quality, student success, professional integrity, collegiality, and service.
- Demonstrate commitment to supporting a diverse population of learners.
Required
- A minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an appropriately accredited nursing program is required.
- A minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience.
- Current unencumbered Alabama RN license. (For those attending clinical placements in Mississippi, an unencumbered Mississippi RN license and an Alabama RN license are required, or a multistate license)
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Preferred
- A Master of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited nursing program is preferred.