College: SOWELA

Department: Academic Affairs

Sub department: School of Nursing & Allied Health

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct

Duties and Responsibilities: • Understands and adheres to all applicable Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) policies.
• Understands and adheres to policies and procedures contained in the SOWELA Technical Community College (STCC) Faculty Handbook.
• Understands and adheres to all laws pertaining to disclosure of student records.
• Understands and adheres to the professional scope, standards, codes, rules and regulations of Professional Governing Bodies:
o American Nurses Association
o Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE)
o Nurses Code of Ethics
• Teaching and Direct Instructional Activities
o Course/clinical materials are prepared using evidence-based resources (textbooks, instructional aids, online resources, and materials)
o Follow curriculum guidelines as approved by the LSBPNE
o Keep up to date with NCLEX changes
o Course/ clinical time organized to be accomplished in the allotted time
o Instruction provided to individual students and groups appropriate to the needs and requirements of activities being performed
o Attends class/clinical on time and if unable to attend; ensures alternate method of course delivery is available for students
o Able to deliver course content in a clear, concise manner that enhances student learning
o Demonstrates varied methods of course content delivery and use of instructional aids
o Provides adequate resources that enable students to successfully complete assignments
o Content expert in subject matter
o Promotes discussion among students as well as learning and individual initiative
o Provides constructive feedback in a timely manner on tests and assignments
o Provides fair grading of student course/clinical work
o Provides advisement services to assigned advisees
o Maintains individual student progress data and ensures this is a part of the student’s permanent record
o Uphold classroom and clinical policies
o Oversees students’ clinical practice
 Ensures clinical site will allow students to gain clinical experience for course content and enhance clinical judgment
 Orients self and student to clinical facility policies and procedures
 Evaluates student performance in the clinical setting, using the coordinating guidelines for the evaluation tool
 Participates in pre and post conference experiences
 Assists with simulation lab check offs as scheduled
 Instruct, supervise and evaluate students during labs and patient care
 Evaluates student’s clinical paperwork
• Service to Students, Department, Division or College
o Submits reports and performs required record-keeping functions in a timely and dependable manner.
o Attends LSBPNE new instructor workshop.
o Professionally represents the institution in college-related outreach activities.
o May apply academic expertise in the local, state or national community
o Participates in workshops/seminars
• Professional Development Activities
o Attends conferences, seminars and workshops that enhance expertise in areas of teaching responsibilities
o Participates in professional organizations
o Acts as a role model for nursing students
o Develops and maintains professional and collegial relationships

Required Education: • Must maintain a current, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in Louisiana or one of the Compact Member States

Required Experience: • Minimum of three years of nursing experience. At least one of these three years must have been as a medical-surgical hospital staff nurse providing direct patient care. Must have practiced as a nurse for a minimum of six full-time months during the three years immediately preceding application.

Required Licenses or Certifications: • Must maintain a current, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in Louisiana or one of the Compact Member States

Preferred Education: • A Master’s degree is preferred
• Teaching experience is preferred

Preferred Experience: • Experience in labor and delivery as well as pediatrics is a plus

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.