KC Adjunct Faculty - Nursing in Kettering, Ohio at Kettering Health

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.

Job Summary
The adjunct faculty member’s role is to facilitate effective learning in the classroom and/or clinical setting for
Kettering College Division of Nursing students.

Specific responsibilities include:

Clinical Instruction:
Adjunct Faculty teaching in the clinical setting is responsible for effective instruction of students in accordance
with the intended course outcomes, communication with staff at the clinical site, selection of appropriately
leveled student learning experiences, supervision of students and/or preceptor, student evaluation and
communication of student progress and grades in a timely fashion.
Specific responsibilities include:
1. Plans students’ clinical experiences and evaluates students’ performance in alignment with expected
curriculum outcomes.
2. Implementation of clinical objectives or outcomes within the framework of the course in which the
student is enrolled.
3. Communication of clinical objectives or outcomes to the course coordinator, student, staff at the clinical
site, and or preceptor, if utilized.
4. Assignment of clinical experiences based on course objectives, student’s level of ability, and student
learning needs.
5. Provision for orientation of students to the clinical site.
6. Supervision of students for the purpose of safety to the patient and clinical environment and effective
learning for the student.
7. Evaluation of student’s experience, achievement, and progress in relation to the clinical objectives or
outcomes.
8. Assurance of faculty/student ratio for direct patient care experiences of no more than 1:10 (1:12 for
precepted classes).
9. Collaboration with and orientation of preceptor to ensure the preceptor is competent and prepared for the
role.
a. Facilitates communication between the preceptor, student, and instructor.
b. Provides the preceptor with orientation information regarding the program of study and roles of
the student, preceptor, and instructor.
c. Is available to the preceptor and student for assistance and clarification through rounds, phone, or
pager.
d. Functions as a resource in any issues surrounding the professional development of the student.
e. Objectively and subjectively evaluates the student’s performance, incorporating feedback from
the preceptor

Both Didactic and Clinical Instruction:
1. Supports the mission, vision, and values of the College in all professional relationships.
2. Is a strong contributor to all appropriate teams, exhibiting Christian collegiality in team relationships.
3. Meets professional obligations, such as office hours, deadlines, submission of required documents.
4. Is knowledgeable of the nursing curriculum and effectively uses evidence-based clinical teaching
approaches.
5. Designs workflow to facilitate service to students.
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6. Meets professional obligations, such as clinical hours, student appointments, adjunct faculty workshops
and updates, and deadlines.
7. Professionally helps students even when their anger, distress, or other conditions make learning difficult.
8. Communicates skillfully and compassionately with others.
9. Is a strong contributor to all appropriate teams, exhibiting Christian collegiality in team relationships.
10. Participates regularly in appropriate meetings and faculty development activities, including those
sponsored by the College, the Medical Center, and professional organizations.
11. Anticipates change, adapts smoothly to change, and when appropriate, effects change
12. Exhibits a positive response to constructive criticism from leadership.
13. Knows and adheres to college policies and procedures.
14. Uses college resources efficiently.
15. Completes all mandatory education and/or clinical competencies.
16. Routinely evaluates own learning needs and exhibits continuously improving outcomes.
17. Stays professionally current.

Requirements:

1. Clinical Instruction
   A minimum of BSN is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
2. Current, valid, unencumbered and unrestricted RN license in the state of Ohio required.
3. At least 2 years of experience in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse required; Teaching experience preferred

Job Summary
The adjunct faculty member’s role is to facilitate effective learning in the classroom and/or clinical setting for
Kettering College Division of Nursing students.

Specific responsibilities include:

Clinical Instruction:
Adjunct Faculty teaching in the clinical setting is responsible for effective instruction of students in accordance
with the intended course outcomes, communication with staff at the clinical site, selection of appropriately
leveled student learning experiences, supervision of students and/or preceptor, student evaluation and
communication of student progress and grades in a timely fashion.
Specific responsibilities include:
1. Plans students’ clinical experiences and evaluates students’ performance in alignment with expected
curriculum outcomes.
2. Implementation of clinical objectives or outcomes within the framework of the course in which the
student is enrolled.
3. Communication of clinical objectives or outcomes to the course coordinator, student, staff at the clinical
site, and or preceptor, if utilized.
4. Assignment of clinical experiences based on course objectives, student’s level of ability, and student
learning needs.
5. Provision for orientation of students to the clinical site.
6. Supervision of students for the purpose of safety to the patient and clinical environment and effective
learning for the student.
7. Evaluation of student’s experience, achievement, and progress in relation to the clinical objectives or
outcomes.
8. Assurance of faculty/student ratio for direct patient care experiences of no more than 1:10 (1:12 for
precepted classes).
9. Collaboration with and orientation of preceptor to ensure the preceptor is competent and prepared for the
role.
a. Facilitates communication between the preceptor, student, and instructor.
b. Provides the preceptor with orientation information regarding the program of study and roles of
the student, preceptor, and instructor.
c. Is available to the preceptor and student for assistance and clarification through rounds, phone, or
pager.
d. Functions as a resource in any issues surrounding the professional development of the student.
e. Objectively and subjectively evaluates the student’s performance, incorporating feedback from
the preceptor

Both Didactic and Clinical Instruction:
1. Supports the mission, vision, and values of the College in all professional relationships.
2. Is a strong contributor to all appropriate teams, exhibiting Christian collegiality in team relationships.
3. Meets professional obligations, such as office hours, deadlines, submission of required documents.
4. Is knowledgeable of the nursing curriculum and effectively uses evidence-based clinical teaching
approaches.
5. Designs workflow to facilitate service to students.
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6. Meets professional obligations, such as clinical hours, student appointments, adjunct faculty workshops
and updates, and deadlines.
7. Professionally helps students even when their anger, distress, or other conditions make learning difficult.
8. Communicates skillfully and compassionately with others.
9. Is a strong contributor to all appropriate teams, exhibiting Christian collegiality in team relationships.
10. Participates regularly in appropriate meetings and faculty development activities, including those
sponsored by the College, the Medical Center, and professional organizations.
11. Anticipates change, adapts smoothly to change, and when appropriate, effects change
12. Exhibits a positive response to constructive criticism from leadership.
13. Knows and adheres to college policies and procedures.
14. Uses college resources efficiently.
15. Completes all mandatory education and/or clinical competencies.
16. Routinely evaluates own learning needs and exhibits continuously improving outcomes.
17. Stays professionally current.

Requirements:

Clinical Instruction
Education: A minimum of BSN is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
License: Current, valid, unencumbered and unrestricted RN license in the state of Ohio required.
Experience: At least 2 years of experience in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse required; Teaching
experience preferred