"Adjunct Faculty - Forensic Nursing"

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JOB DUTIES

• Deliver instruction for continuing nursing education in care of the forensic patient
• Communicate effectively with students and those affiliated with the course, including health professions program coordination staff.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in forensic nursing to keep course content relevant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and deliver engaging, comprehensive lesson plans in forensic nursing, including didactic and lab education.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and performance.
• Provide a stimulating environment that encourages student participation and interpersonal skills development.
• Offer academic support and mentorship to students to help them succeed in their educational and career goals.
• Evaluate and document student progress through assessment and evaluation of clinical competencies to determine whether each student has completed course satisfactorily.
• Obtain official student feedback through a formalized course evaluation.
• Maintain required licensure and continuing education requirements
• Assist in preparing materials for accreditation reports, as needed.
• Collaborate with the Health Professions Program Coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

BENEFITS

https://www.mccc.edu/hr/employees/benefits.shtml

WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to perform physical work with patients and students in a clinical setting including the ability to lift 50 pounds.
Willingness to work on a flexible schedule to meet educational requirements.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require: ability to use a key board, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work:Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid New Jersey registered nurse license
• Valid New Jersey forensic nurse - certified sexual assault license
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students, adapting teaching methods as needed.
• Proficiency in technology and ability to use virtual learning platforms if necessary.
• Enthusiastic about contributing to a learning-centered and student-focused environment.
• Familiarity with student assessment tools and methods.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems promptly.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Certification as SANE-A or SANE-P.
• Prior higher education experience teaching nursing.
• Prior experience in educational program development, instructional design, and learning management systems