JOB SUMMARY

Instructors are responsible for teaching and supervising students in the classroom and clinical
settings. Also responsible for curriculum development and student guidance. This position is a 12-
month term; 37.5 hours per week faculty position. The Registered Nursing Instructor is responsible
for the delivery of quality, safe registered nursing education in the clinical, skills lab, and simulation
settings.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Required:

• Registered Nurse currently licensed in West Virginia.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical practice experience in an acute care setting
• Experience teaching nursing theory and nursing skills application in the classroom and clinical

area or both in a basic nursing education program

• Two (2) or more years of teaching or equivalent experience is required.

EDUCATION

• A master’s degree in nursing (MSN) or Nursing Education (MNEd) from an accredited
  institution is required

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and be admitted and enrolled in a graduate degree program

with a major in Nursing within one year of employment in the faculty position as
demonstrated by submission of transcripts to the program coordinator.

EDUCATION LEVEL NURSING

Bachelor’s Degree - A master’s degree in nursing (MSN) or Nursing Education (MNEd) from an accredited institution is required OR bachelor’s degree in nursing and be admitted and enrolled in a graduate degree program with a major in Nursing within one year of employment in the faculty position as demonstrated by submission of transcripts to the program coordinator.

EXPERIENCE

In addition to the knowledge/education, the following related work experience is typically required, for
this position. An equivalent combination of education and recent, related experience may be
acceptable.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Registered Nurse currently
  licensed in West Virginia. Hold a
  current, active RN license or
  privilege to practice that is not
  encumbered and meets

requirements of the WV BON.

• Faculty supervising clinical

experiences shall hold a current
active RN license or privilege to
practice that is not encumbered
and meets requirements in the
jurisdiction where the clinical

practicum is conducted.

• Minimum of three (3) years of

clinical practice experience in an

acute care setting

• Experience teaching nursing

theory and nursing skills
application in the classroom and
clinical area or both in a basic

nursing education program

• Two (2) or more years of teaching

or equivalent experience is
required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience teaching in Higher
  Education, more specifically in a

community college

• Experience teaching in a conceptbased curriculum;
• Experience teaching with

advanced technology including

simulation;

• Experience with web-based

course creation and delivery; and
Experience with curriculum development
and assessment.

EDUCATION

• Encourage and support a culture of continuous learning.
• Facilitate the sharing of information.
• Offer access to a diverse range of educational resources.
• Encourage curiosity.
• Regularly assess educational programs and supporting services.
• Cultivate a workforce of knowledgeable, competent, and skilled leaders.

DISCLAIMER

This description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed by
the position incumbent. Justification for information provided in the job description may be
requested. Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related
activities assigned by their supervisor.
All requirements are subject to possible modification in order to provide a reasonable
accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who
pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, students, other
employees, or the general public.

the clinical, skills lab and simulation settings to augment instruction.

• Orients students to the facility.
• Conducts weekly pre-briefing and debriefing sessions during pre- and post- clinica

conferences to enrich the clinical experience.

• Demonstrates knowledge of instructional and student policies and procedures as described i

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate ability to relate and work effectively with students, peers and the public.
• Commit to the mission and objectives of the Associated Degree Nursing (ADN) Program.
• Meet the academic, clinical and physical demands of the program.
• Assist with ADN Program administrative duties as assigned by the Director of the Associated

Nursing Degree Program.

• Devote the amount of time needed to become an effective classroom and clinical instructor.
• Demonstrate willingness to work in a culturally diverse setting.
• Provide own transportation and be punctual and regular in attendance.
• Demonstrate or be willing to acquire typing and computer skills.
• Communicate with the associated nursing degree program director and other nursing faculty

at least weekly and as necessary.

• Participate in ADN Program faculty meetings.
• Attend Associate Degree Nursing Advisory Committee meetings as requested by the

associated degree nursing program director.

• Serve as a liaison to community and professional agencies.
• Assist with the maintenance of essential school and student records to be used for student

and program evaluation and follow-up.

• Assist with student admission activities, including testing and interviewing, as requested by

the program director.

• Develop course outlines and lesson plans for teaching nursing courses.
• Direct and supervise student learning in the classroom and clinical areas.
• Evaluate and record student performance.
• Participate in evaluation of student learning outcomes and completion of the student learning

tracking grid each semester and report data.

• Participate in counseling and guidance of students related to their course of instruction.
• Maintain an environment conducive to student learning.
• Assist with other administrative duties as requested by the Director of Associate Degree

Nursing.

• Adhere to the policies and procedures of New River Community and Technical College and the

Associated Degree Nursing Program.

• Instructs clinical, skills labs, and simulation courses for the associate degree nursing program

based on program schedule/calendar needs.

• Delivers clinical instruction according to the current course content outline and approved

course syllabi.

• Provides students with opportunities to acquire knowledge and practice skills identified in the

course learning outcomes using varied and appropriate teaching methods.

• Prepares for clinical, skills labs, or simulation by selecting appropriate learning experiences

that are well organized and related to course learning outcomes.

• Provides students with a variety of learning modalities including instructional technology in

the clinical, skills lab and simulation settings to augment instruction.

• Orients students to the facility.
• Conducts weekly pre-briefing and debriefing sessions during pre- and post- clinical

conferences to enrich the clinical experience.

• Demonstrates knowledge of instructional and student policies and procedures as described in

the current Associate Degree Nursing Student Handbook and course syllabi.

• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates respect for students as individuals.
• Provides positive role modeling by maintaining a professional relationship with students and

modeling professional behaviors such as accessibility, dress, communication, grooming, and

regular, timely attendance.

• Maintains control of the class and effectively and appropriately handles disruptions in the lab

or clinical settings.

• Maintains open communication with the Lead Cohort/Campus Instructor, the Director of the

Associated Degree Nursing Program, and the clinical facility staff.

• Evaluates students’ performance weekly, at mid-term and at the end of the semester using

the appropriate course evaluation tool.

• Counsel’s students when appropriate and documents the event using the Student Counseling

Form.

• Grades assignments using appropriate grading rubrics in a timely manner with constructive

comments.

• Documents grades in the Brightspace Learning Management System.
• Communicates students’ clinical and lab progress, concerns, absences, and counseling to the

Lead Cohort Instructor and the Director of Associate Degree Nursing in a timely manner.

• Maintains the student clinical skills performance record and communicates need for

remediation within 24 hours to the student and the Lead Cohort/Campus instructor.

• Provides a safe clinical learning environment by: assigning appropriate patient care consistent

with the student’s academic/experience level, ensuring the student is familiar with equipment, following safety protocols of the clinical facility, providing the student with the
information required to safely care for the assigned patient, and observing the student during

all medication administration and invasive procedures.

• Performs other related duties accompanying the position.