Instructor/Clinical Coordinator, Nursing

Overview

The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students' lives through the power of inspired learning. Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming. Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the Desire to Make a Difference.

A copy of official or unofficial transcripts are required for this position. You can upload transcripts in your applicant profile. A cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position is required. You can upload a cover letter when you create an applicant profile.

• This is a Faculty A, 9 month (168 duty days) position.
• Screening will begin ASAP and continue until the position(s) is filled.
• Start date to be determined, but as soon as practicable after the hiring/interview process

Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, benefited Faculty A, 8 level position. Starting salary range: $68,194.00 - $79,559.00/annually, depending upon experience.

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Two Paid Personal Days
• Educational Benefits for the employees and dependents
• Healthcare/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 15 – 18 Paid Holiday/Closure Days
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Generous Retirement Benefits - 14.62% Employer Paid/4% Employee Paid
• Onsite Childcare Center

Job Summary

Core responsibilities of this position include:

The Instructor / Clinical Coordinator position is a full-time benefited position responsible for instruction and development of curriculum in the School of Health Sciences and Wellness. As a member of Nursing Program team, this position will work closely with the other faculty to build a robust curriculum for our students. The Instructor / Clinical Coordinator of Nursing is responsible for the standard faculty essential functions and in addition is responsible for the overall coordination of clinicals for the LCCC Nursing Program in collaboration with the Nursing Program Director.

Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional need .

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Essential Functions

Essential Functions: – this position is Exempt, i.e., is not eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be assigned).

• Diversity and Inclusion in the Classroom: Supporting different perspectives and engaging the diversity of students in the classroom toward educational and democratic ends.
• Competency-Based Design: Applying competency-based design to the development of curriculum. Engaging with colleagues at the course, program, and institutional level with the aim of continuous improvement.
• Teaching and Learning Employing student-centered teaching practices coupled with the development and use of appropriate and current educational materials to maximize student engagement and success.
• Participate in program support actives including but not limited to: annual Nursing Program Systematic Plan for Evaluation, maintaining accreditation from the Wyoming State Board of Nursing (WSBN) and Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accreditation, participating in Program Handbook development/updates, student and club advising, graduation activities, and student orientation sessions.
• Position serves as the point of contact between the college and clinical sites. This position provides the overall coordination, planning, and direction for the clinical site placement in collaboration with the Nursing Program Director.
• Develop clinical rotation schedules for all students in the program each semester for Program Director review and approval to ensure that all students receive equitable clinical experiences as mandated by the program’s accreditation agency. This will require students to rotate through multiple clinical sites in one semester
• As required, visit and inspect clinical sites to ensure site meet College requirements and regulations
• Professionalism and Reflection: Serving the institution by collaborating and actively reflecting on responsibilities to positively contribute to one’s discipline, Pathway, the College, and the greater community.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

All LCCC faculty are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the competency areas appropriate to their faculty level as defined in the College’s Administrative Procedure 2.17.1P. In addition, requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position include (finish per position)

• Skill in applying the appropriate teaching techniques and methods in classroom and/or online instruction
• Ability to continuously monitor and research changes in the industry and field of study and to adapt program offerings to meet these standards
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to work in an environment of collaboration, cooperation, sensitivity and confidentiality in working with patients, students, colleagues and staff in both the clinical and campus settings
• Advanced working knowledge and ability with personal computing applications – specifically Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), Adobe products (e.g., Reader, Professional), as well as database management systems
• Complete at least ten (10) clock hours of educational preparation within six (6) months of hire date
• Ability to deal effectively and professionally with people; proven capabilities in establishing appropriate professional rapport, with courtesy and tact, to accurately determine others needs, collect necessary information, and follow-through when requested
• Knowledge of basic office equipment including (but not limited to) personal computer and associated peripherals, fax machine, multi-line telephone, voice recorders, and other electronic devices
• Ability teach course content that is consistent with the official course outline of record and use pertinent course materials at an appropriate level
• Ability to read and interpret instructions in oral, written, or diagrammatical form (e.g., a flow chart of a process
• Professional Knowledge and ability within the discipline of assigned instruction
• Ability to establish a student-instructor relationship conducive to learning and promote active involvement of students in learning activities

Physical/Mental Demands

• The ability to comply with highly inflexible deadlines is required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; there will be multiple occurrences of sudden, urgent task completion required
• Able to function in an environment with substantial latex and/or nitrile material exposure and without an allergic reaction
• The essential functions of this position require the ability to work in a medical setting with potential exposure to bodily fluids and blood borne pathogens; Personal Protective Equipment and safety procedures must be utilized as required
• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor
• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities.
• An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds to perform essential position functions. Lifts exceeding 50 pounds require a team lift technique.
• Able to manipulate instruments, supplies, and equipment with speed, dexterity, and exceptional hand-eye coordination
• While performing the essential functions of this position a variable work schedule may be required including long work days, evenings, and weekends as needed; overnight travel may be required.
• To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, an employee must be able to maintain appropriate composure and necessary confidentiality with regard to both past and current employee, student, and donor data; documents; issues; etc., and respect privacy needs of employees, students, donors
• There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

NOTE: This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of Registered Nurse clinical experience.
• Master of Science degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution (MS, MSN) or a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited institution with significant coursework completed towards and the ability to complete master’s within 1-2 semesters.
• License/Certification: Current, unencumbered, NLC multi-state compact nursing license that includes the state of Wyoming or an active Wyoming license or the ability to obtain a Wyoming license. For more information regarding licensure visit: http://www.nursecompact.com/

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of work experience in an applied field
• Experience with web-based learning management systems
• Doctoral degree in Nursing Education, Education, or a closely related field of study from a regionally accredited institution
• Two or more years of college-level teaching experience
• One year of instructing nursing simulation experiences

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Laramie County Community College is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and employment environment. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or other status protected by law. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The college does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic or other programs or in the context of employment.

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