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• Master’s degree or higher in Nursing. Note: Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a United States Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC

• Hold a current, unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina.

• Have two calendar years or the equivalent of full‐time clinical experience as a registered nurse.

• Prior to or within the first three years of employment, have preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, appropriate to assignment. (NOTE: Documentation criteria are per the North Carolina Board of Nursing).

• Maintain competence in the areas of assigned responsibility.

• Have current knowledge of nursing practice for the registered nurse and/or the licensed practical nurse.

• Understand and be committed to the unique nature and role of the College

• Master’s degree in nursing education.
• Teaching experience.
• Certification as Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) encouraged.

• Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as recommended by the department chairs and approved by the Associate dean and dean.
• Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing instructional activities that are appropriate and meaningful.
• Adhere to the departmental course guidelines and ensure that content covers SACS‐approved competencies.
• Inventory, organize, secure, manage and maintain all supplies and equipment for labs.
• Develop and maintain an equipment usage scheduling/instructor sign out system.
• Assist instructors to set up labs by assembling supplies/equipment.
• Prepare lab activities and assignments as directed.
• Train instructors on correct use of lab equipment.
• Manage linen cleaning, inventory, and storage.
• Fulfill the duties of instructor in supervision of students as applicable.
• Coordinate “open laboratory hours” with lead instructors prior to the beginning of each semester.
• Provide remediation to students per instructor referral via one –on‐one or in groups based on specific student needs per instructor referral or course competencies.
• Coordinate scheduling of interdisciplinary lab.
• Serve on nursing department, division and college committees related to nursing skills lab and simulation.
• Serve as chief liaison for HT faculty in the development, assessment, securing and training related to simulations.
• Preview and make recommendations for audiovisual aids to enhance learning, including remediation software and/or testing materials.
• Make recommendations for new lab equipment.
• Prepare and maintain a lab teaching/remediation documentation record on all students.
• Communicate with instructors concerning student referrals for lab remediation.
• Coordinate use of nursing lab computers for student usage.
• Attend level and faculty meetings for Associate Degree and Practical Nursing programs.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining all required college records
• Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments where applicable.
• Evaluate student performance using methods appropriate to the course.

Curriculum Development:
• Assist in the maintenance, review, and updating of course descriptions, objectives, and outlines for courses of instruction and develop new courses of study as necessary.
• Participate in departmental activities relative to revising and updating the program(s) in the area of expertise.
• Assist with the development of new programs in the area of expertise.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing curriculum.

Advising:
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of student admission, progression, and graduation requirements of the nursing program.
• Provide assistance to advisees.
• Participate in department, division and college‐wide advising activities.
• Learn and maintain proficiency with program requirements of assigned advisees.
• Use the computer and the college’s student information system to assist advisees.
• Follow up on all assigned advisees.
• Attend training sessions relative to advising.

Professional Development:
• Develop a professional development plan that is approved by the department chair; and participate in those activities that achieve approved professional development activities.
• Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for position.
• Maintain membership and participation in professional organizations, such as International Nursing Association Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator.
• Read professional literature.
• Keep abreast of current technology.
• Attend workshops, conferences, and professional meetings.
• Participate in on‐campus professional development activities.

Institutional Service:
• Adhere to all institutional policies and procedures.
• Attend all required department, division, and college‐wide meetings.
• Serve on committees as required.
• Participate in college‐wide activities.

Community Relations:
• Maintain contact with specialized vocations where applicable.
• Be alert to public relations opportunities and use these to promote the college and the department.
• Assist in planning advisory committee meetings.