JOB SUMMARY:

Provides clinical instruction to students in the Practical Nurse Program. Employee is responsible to the Nursing Program Director. This position shall be filled with a hourly salaried employee.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor Degree in Nursing required; a Master's Degree in Nursing preferred, or enrolled in master's program with plan and progress towards completion required.

EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years experience preferred in clinical nursing practice. Three years clinical experience in area(s) of teaching responsibility required.

PERSONAL:

Demonstrates a commitment to nursing and nursing education. Preference will be given to person  with strong interpersonal skills.

PROFESSIONAL:

Currently licensed in good standing as a registered nurse in Nebraska or a compact state. Appropriate professional role model. Membership and participation in professional organizations is desirable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.      Provides clinical supervision in nursing lab or clinical setting. Meets clinical agency requirements for faculty.

2.      Maintains positive working relationships with clinical facilities.

3.      If teaching assignment is in course with multiple faculty members, works cooperatively with course faculty to accomplish course objectives.

4.      Facilitates student achievement of course outcomes by providing feedback verbally and in writing to student in provided clinical evaluation format, accessible to students questions and concerns.

5.      Provides feedback to course coordinator related to clinical experience.

6.      Works cooperative with nursing director, and other program faculty.