Clinical Teaching Assistant – ADN Program
Job title: Clinical Teaching Assistant – ADN Program in Denison, TX at Grayson College
Company: Grayson College
Job description: Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education. GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson’s reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace.Clinical Teaching Assistant – ADN Program:Supports and/or facilitates learning experiences in clinical, laboratory or simulation practice settings, in accordance with the Texas Board of Nursing, accreditation agencies, and Grayson College Associate Degree Nursing policies and procedures.This is a part-time position which pays $40.00/hour.Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Assists with supervision of student clinical learning experiences when the qualified and experienced faculty member is physically present in the affiliate agency or alternative practice setting with a faculty to student ratio of 2:15 (faculty plus clinical teaching assistant).
- Participates in training sessions with ADN faculty for an orientation to clinical teaching and to establish a mutual plan to enable students to meet clinical objectives.
- Plans and coordinates with the nursing faculty member to provide learning experiences related to clinical objectives.
- Provides input into verbal and written formative evaluation of students and clinical experiences to measure the attainment of objectives.
- Assists Lab Coordinator with set-up and clean-up of skills lab and simulation lab, as well as ordering and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Assists with supervision of various learning activities in skills lab and simulation lab.
- Provides quality instruction to students.
- Creates and maintains effective relationship with students, faculty, and staff in order to provide a high level of service and support.
- Promotes the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion when assisting students or faculty.
- Maintains current certifications, up to date CPR, and required immunizations. Submits to drug screen and background checks according to policy.
- Provides leadership and models positive and professional behavior for students.
- Represents Grayson College well; serves as an ambassador for the college in the community.
- Complies with all federal and state laws and regulations relating to higher education and Grayson College Associate Degree Nursing policies and procedures.
- Maintains acceptable record of timeliness and attendance.
- Demonstrates strong commitment to implementing student engagement within curriculum.
- Experience: Minimum of three years of current professional clinical nursing experience.
- Education: Registered Nurse in the State of Texas with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Certifications/License: Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
- Interpersonal Skills: Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the college for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.
- Other Skills: Prepares documents on the computer, using Canvas or other online course system. Designs presentations using computer programs.
- Physical Requirements: The work requires moderate physical exertion which includes standing, walking, bending, and lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.
- Work Environment: A classroom environment. This position may require moderate travel to clinical class sites. Employees may be required to use personal protective equipment such as masks, coats, gowns, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.