Job Description

OB-Maternal/Child Clinical –

Adjunct Instructor, School of Nursing

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range

Salary Range: $3,000 - $6,000

Reports to

Program Director

Job Description

Summary/objective

The Division of Academic Affairs at Southern University at New Orleans, a public, historically black university, is committed to empowering and promoting the upward mobility of diverse populations of traditional and nontraditional students through quality academic programs, teaching, research, and service to achieve excellence in higher education using various teaching and learning modalities. Students and faculty are encouraged to help create a thriving academic environment at SUNO.

As such, faculty of the program are expected to be committed to the standards of teaching excellence. This requirement will include the ability teach undergraduate courses which may include evening, weekend and/or hybrid courses; advise students; engage in teaching practices with an acute focus on documenting student learning; serve on faculty committees; attend departmental, faculty and other meetings, attend College convocations.

Our adjunct instructors serve to augment the regular faculty. Adjuncts help prepare undergraduate students to successfully complete the BSN curriculum and pass the National Council State Boards of Nursing Examination (NCLEX-RN) by planning, coordinating, and implementing clinical instruction in the Skills Lab, Simulation Center, and affiliated clinical organizations. The adjunct serves as an extension of the faculty and supports student learning through active learning strategies (i.e., Socratic questioning to connect theory principles with clinical judgment).

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

1. Foster a culture of inclusive excellence through authentic relationships with students as an educator and mentor.
2. Teach assigned courses in accordance with catalog course descriptions and academic specifications.
3. Furnish each student and the chair's office with a course syllabus, which follows the prescribed format, including evaluation procedures, withdrawal procedures, class attendance, and other policies consistent with university procedures.
4. Keep accurate and up-to-date records on all students.
5. Submit grade reports on or before deadlines according to college procedures.
6. Monitor and assess student-learning outcomes and provide timely and frequent feedback to students on academic performance.
7. Collaborate with nursing faculty to deliver high-quality instruction.
8. Deliver content in online, in-person and/or hybrid formats.
9. May be assigned to supervise students at clinicals.
10. May be assigned to 2-3 sessions of on campus teaching in lab and simulation.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Clinical Site Responsibilities

• Be familiar and comply with agency policies and procedures.
• Complete all required agency training including, but not limited to electronic health records, HIPAA, medication administration and attend an orientation to the Clinical Instructor role for the unit(s) prior to taking students.
• Orient staff nurses to the level of the student and the specific learning outcomes for their clinical experience.
• Encourage nurses to communicate immediately with faculty regarding any student performance questions or concerns.
• Communicate with unit nurse manager on a regular basis, including an end-of-the-rotation communication.

Required education and experience

• Bachelors’ degree in Nursing for clinical and lab instruction opportunities.
• Licensed and unencumbered registered nurse in the state of Louisiana.
• Be a competent practitioner of nursing with a Bachelor’s in Nursing, and/or Master of Science in Nursing degree or be making satisfactory progress towards it. Be able to evidence a minimum of three (3) years clinical nursing experience in Obstetrics.
• Onboard to electronic learning teaching resources and e-books in ATI. Onboard to the CANVAS Learning Management System utilized by the department.
• Criminal history and background check clearance, evidence of current American Heart Association CPR training, and a current unencumbered Louisiana RN license.
• Provide evidence of yearly tuberculin skin tests, COVID-19, influenza, and other required immunizations as per nursing program policy.
• Possess thorough knowledge of patient medications, treatments, and diagnoses, and be able to relate these aspects of patient care to problem solving/critical thinking skill development in the student.
• Be organized, able to deal appropriately with delicate student situations, and able to effectively communicate and negotiate resolutions with faculty, students, and facility staff regarding problems in the clinical setting(s).

Preferred education and experience

• Academic preparation and teaching experience in nursing education.
• Teaching experience in online and/or in-person formats.
• Advanced computer skills including course management systems.
• Experience in electronic health records and online meeting systems.

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Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Non-Discrimination Statement

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal, state, and local laws, Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) forbids discriminating or harassing conduct that is based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in Uniformed Services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws.

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American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

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