BSN Instructor Full-time

About the position

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate BSN Instructor to join our academic team in Reno. This full-time position offers a dynamic opportunity to engage with aspiring nurses, utilizing your expertise to shape future leaders in the healthcare field.

Responsibilities: 

• Collaborates with other instructors in preparing, administering, and grading examinations for the course. Participates in the preparation of the final evaluations for the course
• Responsible for assuring class attendance and grades are kept and submitted
• Assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives to ensure quality of program
• Plans and implements orientation of new faculty in both theory and clinical facilities for the courses
• Utilize principles of teaching that recognize the characteristics of the adult learner
• Makes continuous efforts to improve quality of instruction
• Demonstrate or be willing to acquire skills for utilizing online activities as enhancers to course content/material during interactive teaching and learning
• Maintains student records of attendance, skills check-off forms, and assist with program data collection
• Submit required program reports and forms to the Director of the program in a timely manner
• Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations
• Participate in committee activities that support the mission and function of the nursing program
• Attend faculty meetings
• Plan and supervises student clinical experience in assigned health care facilities
• Evaluates student performance in relation to clinical learning outcomes in accordance with policies and procedures established by the College, Department of Nursing
• Provide feedback of clinical performance or specific event immediately after observation
• Assists in maintains student records of clinical attendance, skills check-off forms, and assist with program data collection
• Responsible for making sure the clinical assignments meet both student and facility needs
• Determines best method to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
• Determines if clinical facility meet all health and safety requirements for the College students to attend clinicals
• Provide access to students for ongoing communication through scheduling of office hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods
• Participate in student advising activities

Qualifications

• No Previous Teaching experience is required! Our Faculty Development training program will provide tools to help you be successful in a class room setting. 
• Hold a valid, active license issued by the State Board of Registered Nursing
• Master of Nursing or higher degree from an accredited college or university that includes course work in nursing or education, administration. OB, Pediatrics or Psychiatry
• At least four years’ experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care
• A year of Clinical experience within the last five years (Clinical teaching applies toward direct patient care). Clinically competent as defined in CCR Section 1420(c)
• Expertise in one of the following areas of nursing – Psychiatric, Geriatrics, Med/Surg, Pediatrics, OB-Gyn, Mental Health

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Two weeks of starting vacation per year, increasing with years of service.
• 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• 401K plan with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance at 1x your annual salary.
• Leadership development and training for career advancement.
• Tuition assistance and forgiveness for you and your family, up to 100% depending on the program.

If you are ready to inspire the next generation of nurses and contribute to a high-quality educational experience, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

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