Faculty Rn

Reports to the Leader of Faculty RN Program. Provide instruction (classes, labs, & clinicals) within ASN and Practical Nursing programs; assist academic administrators with curriculum development, student advising, program enrollment; provide institutional support and community service. Fully supports the College's mission and strategic plan initiatives.

This position requires six to twelve months of recent bedside experience.

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

• MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Provides Instruction and Professional Development:

• Deliver assigned classes in accordance with college loading policy and course objectives.
• Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and other course materials.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required.
• Maintain a safe, quality classroom/ lab, including equipment, supplies, inventory and maintenance.
• Participates in professional development or other activities that may include in-services, courses, or seminars to advance instructional and technical skills as well as knowledge within the field of study.
• Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college's relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/division.
• Provide institutional support as expected by college administration that may include curriculum development, classroom management, accreditation efforts, committee and task force assignments, attendance at commencement or other activities that are college-wide or specific to the division/department of the faculty member.
• Provide student advising support as expected by college administration that may include assistance during pre-and regular registration periods and during posted office hours.
• Maintain office hours in accordance with the faculty loading guidelines in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM). Support Program Chair in program management activities.
• Provide student advising support as expected by college administration that may include assistance during pre-and regular registration periods and during posted office hours.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:

• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.

Education and Experience

A qualified faculty member in nursing is one who has an earned master's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution, is a Registered Nurse licensed in Indiana, and has two years of directly related work experience OR has an earned Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution, is a Registered Nurse licensed in Indiana, and either is enrolled in a MSN degree plan or willing to obtain MSN within 3 years. Preferred Qualifications: Higher Ed teaching experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner.
• Requires the ability to work independently, take initiative and be self-motivated.
• Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the College students and employees.

Working Conditions

• Works in an environment requiring frequent changes in job demands.

Physical Demands

• Requires the physical ability and stamina to perform the essential functions of the position.