Assistant Professor, Nursing
Company: West Coast University
Location: Anaheim
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
SUMMARY: -Reporting directly to the Campus Associate Dean
Nursing Academics (theory) or Manager Clinical Faculty (clinical)
Campus Dean and/or Program Chair, the Instructor I, Nursing
(Undergraduate) 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. 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 the Board of
Registered Nursing requirements as stipulated in their statutes:
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. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Current unencumbered Registered Nurse License in state with no
pending actions against one's license required; other current
professional licensure by state or national board if applicable
(e.g. Family Nurse Practitioner, 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. 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. Clinical RN - Must have
approval by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) (if required by
the state) prior to assuming the role of clinical faculty member.
Current certification in basic life support procedures including
healthcare provide CPR with an Automated External Defibrillator.
Health certifications for an Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) Category I classified position (potential for
exposure to infectious diseases at work). - As an essential
component of the West Coast University infection-control program
immunizations and tuberculosis clearance documentation is required
in accordance with current CDC and OSHA recommendations and
guidelines for Health-Care Personnel. Below are health
certification details which are subject to change as required by
OSHA and CDC. Immunizations - based on the Center for Disease
Control (CDC) Recommended Immunizations for Health-Care Personnel
(HCP), all -HCPs must submit documentation of immunization to
Hepatitis B (HB) (series of three doses with anti-HBs serologic
testing 1-2 months after dose #3), proof of immunity to Hepatitis
B, or a signed declination; Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR);
-Varicella (chickenpox); and Tetanus, diphtheria, -pertussis
(booster every 10 years). - -Highly recommended immunizations for
the -HCP include COVID-19, Influenza (yearly), Hepatitis A, and
Pneumonia. - For some individuals, a titer test will be indicated
vs. vaccinations. - Titer tests showing immunity to listed
pathogens are acceptable. - Titer tests showing a negative response
require appropriate immunizations and follow-up titers must be
completed and submitted. - If one or more of the listed
immunizations are contraindicated, documentation must be submitted
clearly identifying the reason(s). - Clinical laboratory reports
with facility stamp and medical doctor's signature are required.
Tuberculosis Clearance - the CDC Guidelines for Preventing the
Transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Health-Care Settings
are intended to protect the -HCP and patients. - Two Options
(consult with supervisor for specific program requirements) (1) The
TB screening program consists of two major components: - (1)
baseline single test for M. tuberculosis infection and (2) serial
testing/screening for M. tuberculosis infection. - The -HCP must
have a baseline single test followed by serial skin testing once
per year. - If the -HCP has a baseline positive result or has
previously had a positive result, a chest radiograph must be
completed to exclude a diagnosis of TB disease. - Thereafter, every
year -the -HCP must receive a symptom screen. - (2) The TB blood
test (also called interferon-gamma release assays or IGRAs)
measures how the immune system reacts to the bacteria that cause
TB. An IGRA measures how strong a person's immune system reacts to
TB bacteria by testing the person's blood in a laboratory. IGRAs
are the preferred method of TB infection testing for people who
have received bacille Calmette-Gu--rin (BCG) as this is a vaccine
for TB disease. There is no problem with repeated IGRAs. Two IGRAs
are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are
available in the United States: (1) QuantiFERON --TB Gold In-Tube
test (QFT-GIT) and (2) T-SPOT -.TB test (T-Spot). Positive IGRA:
This means that the HCP has been infected with TB bacteria.
Additional tests are needed to determine if the HCP has latent TB
infection or TB disease. A health care worker will then provide
treatment as needed. Negative IGRA: This means that the HCP's blood
did not react to the test and that latent TB infection or TB
disease is not likely. KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: Four or more years of
full time documented (a minimum of 60 units; e.g. 20 3-unit course
or their equivalent) teaching experience in a university or college
setting required as defined by University's faculty handbook
required which could include one or more years of teaching for West
Coast University. Instructional experience must be at institutions
which are regionally accredited. OR Previous rank of assistant
professor from a regionally accredited institution. Six or more
years (either adjunct, full or part-time) teaching in a university
or college setting. 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. Working
knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook,
Word, PowerPoint and other MS office products as needed. 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. - - - #HEJ #LI-AM1ABOUT 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, Anaheim , Assistant Professor, Nursing, Other , Anaheim, California
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