"Part-time Nursing Faculty"

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

A professional nurse who has responsibility for assisting in the counseling and guidance of students through conducting instruction as assigned. The faculty member is responsible to the Course Coordinator. This is a part-time, non-benefitted position.

MAJOR DUTIES

Administrative

• Recognizes and informs Course Coordinator of existing or potential problems.

Instructional

• Assists students in applying nursing theories and evidence-based practice principles in the areas of clinical, skills laboratory, and simulation.
• Supervises clinical experiences as assigned.
• Assists in evaluation materials as assigned.
• Assists in the preparation and implementation of clinical schedules.
• Serves as a role model for students in the professional, social, and civic arena.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of Board of Regents policies and procedures
• Knowledge of state and national issues related to higher education and nursing
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices
• Effective Leadership skills
• Strong management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and delegate responsibilities
• Operation of computer skills and job-related software programs and equipment as appropriate.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

• Reports directly to the Dean, School of Nursing & Health Sciences

GUIDELINES

• Follows all Board of Regents and the University Systems policies and procedures, ABAC’s College practices and policies, and ABAC School of Nursing Policies.
• Abides by all Georgia Board of Nursing policies and procedures
• Adheres to all policies and procedures required to maintain accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
• Adheres to all policies and procedures required by the healthcare facility in which the faculty member is assigned to perform clinical rotations.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• Consists of management duties
• Requires strong leadership and supervisory skills

CONTACTS

• Daily with nursing students as assigned per work schedule.
• Maintains contact with school dean, course coordinator, faculty and staff co-workers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping
• May need to lift or move light objects
• Work is usually performed in a healthcare facility or laboratory/simulation setting

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing

License

• Current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Georgia

Competency

• Verification of clinical nursing skills validity upon hire and as required by healthcare agency partners.