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Nursing Assistant Program Director and Instructor Full-Time
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Position Number: 5184048
Location: Oregon City, OR
Position Type: Medicine - Nursing

Nursing Assistant Program Director and Instructor Full-Time

Salary: $91,734.00 - $104,907.00 Annually
Location: Milwaukie, OR
Job Type: Full-Time, Union
Division: Technology, Applied Science and Public Services
Job Number: 2324-00086
Closing: Continuous

Description

Clackamas Community College (CCC) seeks to hire a Nursing Assistant Program Director and Instructor [ Full-Time] position at the Harmony campus. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and candidates that may be from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.
CCC is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in support of student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression and to co-creating a more equitable educational system that in turn fosters a more equitable society. We strive to be a student-ready institution that supports and partners with students to promote discovery and growth. We work to mobilize community-wide awareness and action related to College strategic priorities and seek to build relationships in support of community well-being. At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, and are validated for their unique perspectives. CCC encourages faculty, staff, and students to be engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests. To learn more about CCC visit Leadership, Vision and Initiatives
The Nursing Assistant Program courses take place at the Clackamas Community College Harmony Campus. The position requires oversight of instruction, faculty assignments, and ensure OSBN compliance. The schedule for this position is a combination of on campus and remote work.

This position is expected to provide high quality instruction to nursing assistant students in classroom, laboratory, and clinical setting, in accordance with college and department mission, vision and values, full-time faculty bargaining agreement, federal and state regulations, and program accreditation standards.

In addition to facilitation of student learning, this role is responsible for program effectiveness, including: program assessment and review in support of continuous improvement; coordination, supervision, and evaluation of clinical experiences; student recruitment; and the advancement of institutional initiatives.

Terms of Employment:

This is a 100%, 175-day faculty assignment;
Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings, nights and/or weekends;
Faculty will be required to meet minimum Oregon Health Authority standards prior to being in the clinical setting, including a criminal background check and drug screen;
Faculty must maintain required licensure/certification.

Essential Functions:

This position is responsible for all aspects of the academic program, including its administration in accordance with Oregon State Board of Nursing standards. Release time is provided to the instructor to perform administrative duties necessary to meet requirements of program accreditation, credentialing, and/or federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities of the full-time Faculty (60%) include, but are not limited to:
- Ensure students develop requisite entry-level knowledge, skills, and competencies to sit for certification or licensure and/or work in the field:
  - Employ strong classroom management skills, including independent judgement, subject matter expertise, interpersonal skills, and knowledge of teaching theory and methodologies;
  - Advise, assist, and tutor students, and connect them with available resources to support their learning;
  - Effectively communicate with faculty, staff, students, and community partners;
  - As appropriate, coordinate, develop, or oversee Advanced College Credit courses with high school instructors.
Responsibilities of the Program Director (40%) include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinate student clinical practicum education:
  - Select and approve appropriate practicum sites;
  - Provide orientation for the on-site supervisors;
  - Provide oversight of the practicum experience;
  - Ensure appropriate and sufficient evaluation of student achievement;
  - Initiate and maintain clinical affiliation agreements between practicum settings and the college;
- Maintain program and curricular effectiveness with dedication to continuous assessment, budgeting, and planning principles:
  - Program and student learning outcomes assessment;
  - Continuous program review;
  - Planning and development, including unit planning;
  - Compilation and completion of Oregon State Board of Nursing reports;
  - Identify and pursue grants and community outreach opportunities;
  - Conduct new student recruitment and advising activities, including the annual refreshment of program handbook and application;
  - Collaborate with the Health Sciences Director on recruitment, assignment, and coaching of adjunct instructors;
- Support the college's mission, vision, and values, through participation in and advancement of institutional initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree awarded by an accredited educational institution;
Hold a current, unencumbered Oregon Registered Nursing (RN) license;

Minimum of two (2) years' professional experience as an RN, with at least one (1) year in direct patient care in a licensed nursing facility;
Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience in long-term care facility;
Minimum of one (1) year teaching adults or evidence of preparation for teaching adults (evidenced by OSBN appropriate "Train the Trainer" course);
Current certification in CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers and First Aid, or the ability to obtain it prior to employment.

Required Screenings and Immunizations (after hire):

Hepatitis B (Hep B) series with titer to confirm immunity;
Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR);
Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap);
Varicella;
COVID-19;
Influenza (seasonal flu);
Tuberculosis (TB) IGRA Blood test or chest x-ray;
After hire is complete, this position will need to complete a 10-panel urine drug screen and criminal background check, which will be coordinated by the department.

Desired Qualifications:

Prior experience teaching NA in the classroom, lab, and clinical setting;
Demonstrated experience of Oregon State Board of Nursing standards, accreditation, and self-study;
Have at least ten (10) hours of instruction strategies, including both educational theory and technique;
Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Other Job Elements

Technical Standards for this Position:

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of the technical standards an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical/Motor

Nursing Assistant faculty members must have the ability to 1) sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, reach, and manipulate objects, 2) remain on their feet for extended periods of time, 3) have sufficient strength to lift objects and/or assist students in positioning patients and 4) possess adequate manual dexterity and coordination to operate equipment such as standard laboratory, safety and office equipment.

Sensory

Nursing Assistant faculty members must have the ability to obtain or collect information through observation, listening, touching or smelling.

Cognitive

Nursing Assistant faculty members must have the ability to 1) recall, collect, analyze, synthesize, and integrate information from a variety of sources, 2) problem-solve and think critically in order to apply knowledge and skill, 3) communicate verbally, and through reading and writing, with individuals from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds and 4) relay information in oral and written form effectively, accurately, reliably, and intelligibly to individuals and groups, using the English language.

Behavioral

Nursing Assistant faculty members must have the ability to 1) demonstrate emotional stability to function effectively under stress and adapt to changing environments, 2) maintain effective and sensitive relationships with others, 3) examine and modify their own behavior when it interferes with others or the learning environment, 4) possess attributes that include compassion, empathy, altruism, integrity, honesty, responsibility and tolerance.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervision of other personnel is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel, and may assign work to student workers.

Supervision Received:

Works under the general direction of the Director of Health Sciences in the Technology, Applied Science and Public Services Division.

Additional Information

Application Instructions:

When applying to this position, you will be required to complete the NeoGov application and attach the following electronic documents.

Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and describing how you meet the minimum and special qualifications and requirements of the position
Current Resume
Unofficial Transcripts
If applicable: Veterans' Preference documentation

Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. CCC makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.

Veterans' Preference:

Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Clackamas Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application. For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

Documents Required for Veterans' Preference
One of the following:
MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty(DD Form 214 or 215)
-OR-
Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension
-OR-
Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs
-OR-
Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

Terms of Employment:

Employees must maintain Metro Portland, OR or Vancouver, WA residency as a condition of employment.
The college does not sponsor employees in the visa application process if they intend to use this as their means to work in the United States. This means that all required work visas must be in place and supported by appropriate evidence to be employed by Clackamas.
Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

CCC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.

Annual Security Report:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view CCC's most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) at Clackamas Community College. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years.

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