Adjunct Faculty: Practical Nursing

College: SLCC

Department: Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department: Nursing, Allied Health & Safety

Campus Location: All Campuses

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct

Salary: $35.00/hour

Duties and Responsibilities

The Instructor in the Practical Nursing Program shall:

1. Teach classes assigned by the Program Coordinator
2. Prepare and file common course syllabi with the Program Director
3. Prepare and file with the Program Coordinator and the Director of Nursing & Allied Health course outlines for all courses and follow such guides for courses already established
4. Prepare requests for instructional materials, such as books, audio visual aids and supplies for the annual budget and submit them to the Program Coordinator
5. Keep records of grades and attendance of students and submit them to the Registrar at the

completion of the course

1. Be on campus or at assigned work station each college day
2. Post an office hour and laboratory schedule on office door and provide a copy to the appropriate Dean and Program Coordinator
3. Serve as directed on such faculty committees as may be established
4. Be available to serve as adviser to students or prospective students
5. Be available to assist with student registration and orientation functions
6. Participate in ongoing student assessment activities and participate in student problem solving activities in collaboration with the Program Coordinator
7. Assist the Coordinator in the ongoing development, implementation, evaluation and revision of the Practical Nursing curriculum
8. Assist in the recruitment, admissions, withdrawal and graduation of students
9. Assist the Coordinator in the construction, implementation, evaluation and revision of the Practical Nursing curriculum
10. Conduct orientation of students to each clinical site and assure appropriate student clinical

assignments and learning opportunities for all students

1. Provide personal transportation to the clinical site
2. Attend and participate in professional meetings, conference, workshops, courses and ongoing development of clinical expertise
3. Serve as faculty advisor to the Practical Nursing Student Organization
4. Attend meetings of the Practical Nursing Faculty and the Allied Health Division and serve on

committees of either as appointed or elected

1. Perform other duties as assigned by the Practical Nursing, Program Director, Associate Dean of Nursing & Allied Health, and or the Dean of Nursing & Allied Health
2. Predictable and reliable Attendance is required in order to provide consistency and continuity of educational services.

Required Education

Associate Degree required from an accredited institution.

Required Experience

Three years of nursing experience; at least one of these three years must have been as a medical-surgical hospital staff nurse providing direct patient care. A candidate must have practiced as a nurse for a minimum of six full-time months during the three years immediately preceding application.

Required Licenses or Certifications

Unencumbered Louisiana licensure as RN (must be approved by LSPBNE) to practice as a registered nurse and a valid driver's license.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's degree

Passing pre-employment criminal background and drug screen are required as a condition of employment.