Nursing Faculty

Arizona College of Nursing - Aurora, CO

Job Title: Nursing Faculty

Position: Nurse Educator

Job Type: Full Time

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City: Aurora

State: CO

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Job Responsibilities

Develops, implements, teaches, and evaluates the philosophy and objectives of the nursing education program.
Designs, implements, teaches, evaluates, and revises the curriculum.
Documents actions taken in faculty and committee meetings using a systematic plan of evaluation for total program review.
Leads simulation learning experiences in the Nursing Lab.
Responsible for teaching and evaluating students in the classroom, teaching at least 36 credits annually.
Designs an effective learning environment that facilitates student learning to address contemporary issues in nursing.
Supports students’ progression in academics and socialization into the role of nursing.
Utilizes an array of assessment tools to evaluate student learning.
Actively participates in the systematic plan for curriculum design, program evaluation and program revision.
Demonstrates leadership by serving as a mentor to faculty, adjuncts, and students.
Recognizes the role of a nurse educator and pursues continuous in-service/professional development opportunities annually.
Serves as an advisor to an assigned group of core nursing students; contacting advisees at least once a semester, in-person, by phone, and electronically.
Develops student success plans and remediates 'at risk' students.
Oversees instruction and grading of clinical adjuncts.
Facilitates the nursing students’ application of theory to clinical practice.
Attends hospital-based orientations.
Demonstrates and maintains knowledge of overall program, program outcomes, and assigned course objectives.
Communicates effectively utilizing professional techniques with clinical agency representatives, staff, faculty, and students.
Identifies and immediately communicates problem areas/clinical areas of concern to Course Lead Faculty and recommends changes and solutions as appropriate.
Provides weekly and as needed communication with Course Lead Faculty concerning student progress including successes and identified needs, clinical issues, and suggestions.
Grades associated clinical papers and provides students with timely and clear feedback.
Maintains all records on student performance, including Student Success Plan, Progressive Disciplinary Plan, and Mid-term and final clinical evaluations.
Completes clinical site evaluations.
Adheres to/enforces the policies and procedures of Arizona College of Nursing and the assigned clinical facility.
Plans, teaches, and evaluates classroom, clinical, skills labs, and other learning experiences in conjunction with other team members.
Connects students to College resources for their success.
Consistently demonstrates and coaches students on soft skills such as leadership and ethics, communication and critical thinking, teamwork and collaboration, and responsibility and dependability.
Maintains a presence on campus and contributes to the campus culture in a positive and meaningful way.
Provides input to developing, evaluating and revising program policies through the governance structure.
Participates in faculty meetings/in-service offerings and other nursing events such as graduation and white coat ceremony.
Protects student privacy through completing required FERPA training and upholding FERPA guidelines.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Graduate degree required (Master's or higher)
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a professional registered nurse providing direct patient care
Current unencumbered state professional registered nurse license or enhance compact nurse licensure
Professional competence/expertise in teaching

Preferred Skills

Previous experience teaching in a registered nursing program at a college or university
Certified Nurse Educator certification
National certification in area of nursing specialty

Requirements

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a professional registered nurse providing direct patient care

Education: Graduate degree required (Master's or higher); Bachelor’s degree in nursing and a Graduate degree in a related discipline if the graduate degree is not in nursing.

License & Certification:

Current unencumbered state professional registered nurse license
Certified Nurse Educator certification (preferred)
National certification in area of nursing specialty (preferred)

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

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Special Notes

Arizona College of Nursing is dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields.
Culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative.
Core values include Passion, Excellence, Adaptability, Accountability, Integrity.

Facility Details

Name: Arizona College of Nursing

Description: A rapidly growing nursing school that prepares individuals for careers in nursing and aims to improve communities through the care its graduates provide.

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