Clinical Instructor - Pediatrics
Company: West Coast University
Location: Flower Mound
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
SUMMARY: Full Time Clinical Reporting directly to the Campus
Associate Director of Nursing, Clinical Education, supports the
University in fulfillment of its mission, purpose and goals.
-Focuses extensively on facilitating student learning associated
with prescribed course and program learning outcomes. Provides
professional leadership and support, and serves as an educator,
role model, mentor and facilitator. -Creates an educational
environment which fosters innovation, responsiveness, and
accountability. Provides program-specific expertise and is actively
engaged in relevant department initiatives. Supports University,
Campus, and/or departmental goals in order to assure compliance
with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure, internal
consistency, and graduate outcomes that meet student learning,
workplace and placement expectations. - -Actively and substantively
participates in assessment of student learning activities to
maximize the potential for students to learn what is necessary to
meet prescribed outcomes. -Vigorously upholds a culture of academic
integrity. KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: One year or less experience in
teaching in a university or college setting required as defined by
University's faculty handbook. Working knowledge of Microsoft
Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and
other MS office products as needed. Working with online learning
management systems to further engage the student learning process
desirable. Knowledge of state, federal and local laws/regulations
relating to programs, governmental compliance and other regulatory
standards such as state Board of Nursing, Commission on Dental
Accreditation, state Dental Hygiene Committee, state Dental board,
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
(ACEND), Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) or
other regulators and/or accreditation bodies. - Clinical RN - Must
have a minimum of two (2) year's prior experience as a registered
nurse providing direct patient care and have a minimum of one year
experience in the field in which they teach. EDUCATION: Must have
the minimum higher education background required by the program.
Must provide a documented background in educational methodology
consistent with teaching assignments including, but not limited to:
education theory and practice, current concepts relative to
specific subjects one will be teaching, current clinical practice
experience or distance education techniques and delivery. -
Master's degree in specialty field required. - Graduates from the
West Coast University Master of Science in Nursing program, who
meet the minimum experience requirement as a registered nurse, are
eligible for consideration as a clinical faculty immediately
following graduation. If applicable, certification(s) in area(s) of
specialization required. In California, must meet Board of
Registered Nursing requirements as stipulated in their statues:
Section 1425(c) states, " An instructor shall meet the following
minimum qualifications: 1425(a)(1) A Master or higher degree from
an accredited college or university which includes course work in
nursing, education, or administration. -If degree other than in
nursing submit information verifying course work in nursing
education." 1425(c)(3) Completion of at least one (1) years'
experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or
completion of a post-baccalaureate course which includes PRACTICE
IN TEACHING REGISTERED -NURSING. -Submit official course
description to verify course content. - 1425(c)(2) Direct patient
care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing
area to which he or she is assigned, which can be met by: (A) One
(1) year's continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience
providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the
designated nursing area; or (B) One (1) academic year or of
registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the
designated nursing area or its equivalent. Clinical RN - Bachelor's
degree in nursing or in natural, behavioral or social sciences
relevant to nursing practice from an accredited college or
university required. Graduates from the West Coast University
RN-BSN program who meet the minimum experience requirement as a
registered nurse are eligible for consideration as a clinical
faculty immediately following graduation. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Current unencumbered Registered Nurse License required; other
current professional licensure by state or national board if
applicable (e.g., FNP). Must meet and maintain the qualifications
and standards set forth by the state Board of Nursing for nursing
faculty if required for assigned subject matter instruction.
Current CPR card. Clinical RN - Must have approval by the Board of
Registered Nursing (BRN) prior to assuming the role of clinical
faculty member. Must meet and maintain the qualifications and
standards set forth by any accrediting body that West Coast
University is accredited by or in process of obtaining
accreditation from, for area of expertise and expectations of
faculty member as set forth in regulatory documents. - Must
maintain any professional certifications deemed necessary to meet
the requirements of the teaching role. - Current certification in
basic life support procedures including healthcare provide CPR with
an Automated External Defibrillator. #LI-DL1 #HEJABOUT USFor over
100 years, West Coast University has been educating and preparing
students for professional careers across our six campuses located
in Southern California, Dallas, Miami, and Online. As part of our
unique student-centric approach to advanced healthcare education
you will be empowering future healthcare professionals. At West
Coast University our students are Ahead of the Curve. Our Mission
is to embrace a student-centric learning partnership that leads to
professional success. We deliver transformational education within
a culture of integrity and personal accountability. Our benefited
faculty and associates are offered a comprehensive benefit package
including:
Function: Faculty
Keywords: West Coast University, Flower Mound , Clinical Instructor - Pediatrics, Education / Teaching , Flower Mound, Texas
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