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Northwest State Community Clinical Teaching Assistant in Archbold, Ohio
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Applications are being accepted for a Clinical Teaching Assistant at Northwest State Community College. The full-time clinical teaching assistant will be responsible for clinical and/or nursing laboratory instruction. They will work closely with lead nursing faculty to participate in the development, assessment, and evaluation of curriculum in existing courses, new courses, and related programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitate clinical and/or nursing laboratory instruction:
- Supervise and evaluate student progress in clinical and nursing laboratory learning experiences in accordance with established program policies.
- Provide adequate feedback/explanation of graded coursework and other student information in an accurate and timely manner.
- Maintain appropriate student records.
- Communicate regularly with lead faculty and clinical teaching assistants in order to facilitate student success.
- Work to ensure a positive and favorable learning environment in the clinical sites, nursing lab, and the general campus environment.
- Participate in the development, assessment, and evaluation of curriculum:
- Assist with assessment and evaluation of existing courses and program curriculum.
- Assist in planning, implementation, evaluation, and modification of the nursing program.
- Participate in orienting new faculty to the program and to the college.
- Participate in student retention:
- Arrange and maintain suitable office hours for student advising and academic assistance.
- Provide academic advising and counseling to students assisting with course selection and academic requirements
- Facilitate cooperative relationship with outside agencies including:
- Clinical facilities
- Colleges and universities
- High schools
- Career Centers/Tech Prep/dual enrollment
- Collaborate with appropriate others on issues influencing the learning environment or the student's health and welfare
Attend and participate in program, faculty, college, and advisory committees, and other scheduled meetings/activities at which attendance is expected.
Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and follows established college policies and procedures.
Engage in professional development activities to maintain and enhance course content and instructional skills.
Other similar duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
- A baccalaureate degree in nursing; master's degree in nursing preferred.
- Current, valid licensure as a registered nurse in Ohio and other states as needed.
- At least two years in the practice of nursing. Teaching experience preferred.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must have knowledge and skill in basic nursing care.
- Must maintain biennial participation in twenty-four contact hours of continuing education or three academic credits of nursing content to maintain Ohio licensure.
- Membership in professional nursing associations is encouraged.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Aid in the support of part-time faculty and student workers.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC CONTACT
The position will interact with health care agency personnel, Northwest State Community personnel, other College personnel, students and their parents, high school employees, and the general public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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