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GENERAL STATEMENT OF FUNCTION: Performs as a clinical Adjunct (Part-time) instructor in nursing education to meet the needs of students in accordance with the purpose, philosophy, and objectives established by Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and the Nursing Division; Responsible for clinical instruction, supervision and evaluation of students in the laboratory and/or clinical environment. Nursing Clinical Adjunct (Part-time) Instructors are employed on an "As Needed Basis" to fulfill the mandatory laboratory/clinical ratios. The nursing Clinical Adjunct (Part-time) instructor is responsible to the Campus Nursing Department Chairperson for administering the duties and responsibilities of a nursing clinical faculty member.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Establish and uphold a climate conducive to learning.
2. Be a professional and academic role model, while maintaining professional boundaries during all interactions with students.
3. Be a positive team player on the nursing faculty team.
4. Value and respect each MGCCC nursing student and faculty member.
5. As assigned, routinely facilitate clinical learning for students enrolled in the MGCCC nursing program
6. Facilitate Clinical/Laboratory learning and serve as a resource person.
7. Supervise patient care administered by students including, but not limited to, all medication administration, treatments, and plans of care in the clinical/laboratory area or classroom, as assigned
8. Evaluate student clinical performance and progress in a professional manner
9. Counsel nursing students regarding academic and clinical performance.
10. Maintain appropriate clinical records/minutes
11. Comply with the policies of the Mississippi Board of Nursing, health care agencies, the College, and the MGCCC Nursing Department.
12. Follow the proper chain of command.
13. Participate with other faculty members in the clinical/laboratory settings, as required
14. Serve as a student advisor regarding clinical and academic matters.
15. Use technology to enhance instruction.
16. Maintain clinical competence in assigned areas of teaching/clinical responsibility.
17. Facilitate Skills and Computer Laboratory experiences for the Nursing Program as scheduled by the MGCCC Nursing Department Chairperson.
SPECIFIC CLINICAL/LABORATORY or CLASSROOM DUTIES:
1. Use multi-media techniques, including simulation charting and eBooks for quality clinical experiences.
2. Assist students to master the clinical/lab requirements
3. Improve clinical instructional methods, content, and skillset for each clinical area taught.
4. Integrate subject content with clinical experiences.
5. Recommend clinical areas based on Student Learning Outcomes
6. Assist with coordinating rotations for clinical experiences
7. Supervise clinical experiences on weekdays and/or weekends, days and/or evenings as assigned.
8. Provide instruction in the classroom, skills and computer labs, and clinical as assigned.
SPECIFIC DEPARTMENTAL DUTIES:
1. Comply with the standards of education as set by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, the Board of Trustees of Institutions of Higher Learning, the Mississippi Community College Board, the Mississippi Board of Nursing and Clinical affiliates and/or community partners
2. Assist the Liaisons and/or Level Coordinators and assigned nursing faculty with achieving the mission and vision of the Nursing Department
3. Participate on clinical committees, as needed
4. Participate with other faculty members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical resources that facilitate student learning
5. Exercise cost-effective use of resources.
6. Participate in both clinical and didactic problem solving.
7. Participate in continuing professional education.
8. Maintain a familiarity with Learning Resources Services available to the MGCCC Nursing program.
9. Make recommendations regarding improvements and updates for equipment, simulators, supplies, and Software needs to the Nursing Department Chairperson.
10. Perform duties as assigned by the Nursing Department Chairperson, and the College Dean, Health Sciences Instruction.
11. Maintain order and neatness in the Skills and Computer Laboratories.
SPECIFIC COLLEGE DUTIES:
1. Accept responsibility as outlined in the current college policy handbook and the Nursing Faculty handbook.
2. Assist Faculty and Students with clinical requirements, as needed.
3. Comply with the standards, policies and procedures applicable to Nursing.
4. Participate in college activities, orientations, and committees, as required.
SPECIFIC COMMUNITY DUTIES:
1. Establish and maintain rapport with the community through positive public relations.
2. Promote the nursing program and the College to the public at all times and through all communication methods.

MANDATORY: (M1) Conferred MSN from a regionally accredited institute of higher learning. (M2) Unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Mississippi or capable of obtaining such license before employment. (M3) Must obtain a current criminal background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with Mississippi Law (HB 1077). (M4) Minimum of one year of clinical experience with demonstrated competency. (M5) Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. (M6) Familiarity with basic internet, e-mail, and word processing functions.

DESIRABLE: (D1) Clinical experience in Maternal Child, Mental Health and/or Adult Health nursing education or clinical/skills performance. (D2) Community college and/or college-level and/or military teaching experience. (D3) Multi-media and/or online instructional delivery experience (D4) Two (2) years of experience within the last five (5) years as an RN in a clinical setting or as an instructor in a similar program with responsibilities for clinical/campus laboratory management duties, teaching basic and/or advanced nursing skills and the direct supervision of students in a clinical setting.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email addresscompliance@mgccc.edu.

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including: Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS; Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS; Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, Mississippi Gulf Coast Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS; Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS; West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS.
State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs.

Posting Detail Information

Stephanie Nguyen
Nursing Department Chairperson
19330 Hwy. 67
Biloxi, MS 39532
228-267-8688
stephanie.nguyen@mgccc.edu