Clinical Teaching Associate - Part-Time

Job SummaryJob Summary and Responsibilities/DutiesContributes to classroom and clinical instruction in collaboration with and under the direction of the primary instructor/program director and the Dean of Nursing. Provides high quality instruction and engagement with students in the clinical and/or lab settings in order to assist them in meeting course outcomes. Collaborate with the Dean and primary instructor to determine student progression.Essential DutiesAssists the primary instructor in organizing and preparing the lab area for instruction.Instructs smaller cohorts of students and supervises clinical experiences in long-term care settings. Creates a learning environment for students inclusive of diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds, and engages with students to provide a meaningful presence in their clinical learning and in their achievement of course outcomes. Demonstrates required skills to students, and assists students in practicing skills using a standard skills checklist.Assists the primary instructor in organizing final return-demonstration of skillsRecords student demonstrated proficiency with skills.Evaluates student performance in nursing lab and/or clinical, using approved program student evaluation tools.Communicates students' clinical and lab progress, concerns, and absences to the primary instructor, nurse administrator, or dean as appropriate. Completes instructional duties, reports, and paperwork assigned.Keeps professionally current by participating in professional development and other activities.Additional Duties Performs all other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsMinimum and Desired QualificationsEducation: Current unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license or practical nurse license (LPN) in the State of Oregon, or a current unencumbered RN or LPN license in another state and ability to be licensed in the State of Oregon prior hire date and maintained throughout employmentExperience/TrainingMinimum (1) year of experience as a licensed nurseCurrent driver's license, insurance, and the ability to be insured by the college's insurance carrier. Must have at least three (3) years of driving historyCurrent Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card prior to hire date and maintain throughout employmentDocumentation of immunizations prior to hire date and maintain as required throughout employmentDesired QualificationsExperience with teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse studentpopulationsExperience in a long-term care nursing setting Additional Requirements:Must be able to work flexible hours with some weekends and/or eveningsMust submit a drug screen upon hireSubmission of a background check in addition to the College’s standard check may be required based on clinical siteKnowledge, Skills And AbilitiesAdditional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing Knowledge of nursing skills and the role of the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical NurseKnowledge of methods of assessment and evaluation of student's nursing skills and care of client in a clinical setting.Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and economicallydiverse backgroundsAbility to work independently in handling multiple tasks, priorities and changing deadlinesDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environmentAbility to utilize a computer and any necessary software Working Conditions and Important InformationWorking ConditionsWork is typically performed in a classroom and clinical healthcare setting.Salary PlacementInitial salary placement for Instructional Load Credit (ILC) Instructors will be based on applicable education and/or years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Initial salary placement for all other newly hired instructors will be at Level 1.Please include all relevant education and full and part-time experience (including unpaid and volunteer experience) in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement. Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past education and/or experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.