Diabetes Educator jobs in Kennewick, WA

Position Summary

Nursing faculty at Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) are responsible for creating a culturally diverse learning environment that employs best practices in teaching and learning through various delivery modes to meet current and future educational needs of the communities served by the College. Nursing faculty bring to their classrooms and committees’ expertise and experience that provides a competency-based interdisciplinary curriculum, utilizes alternative pedagogies and learning technologies, promotes collaborative work skills, contributes to student success, supports the College and community, and contributes to the success of the College in achieving its mission. Responsibilities also include those listed in Oregon Revised Statutes 851-021-0045.

Essential Functions

• Supports the philosophy, objectives, and mission of Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) and the Nursing program.
• Performs curriculum development, nursing theory instruction, selecting learning experiences appropriate for meeting the learning outcomes of the program, appropriate use of emerging teaching and learning methodologies, and evaluating student performance and safety in the classroom, skills labs and clinical settings.
• Participate in course and program assessment and Academic Program Review.
• Supports policy and standards revisions for the selection, admission, promotion, and graduation of students within the framework of the policies of the Nursing department and College.
• Orients and provides ongoing guidance for nurse educator associates, clinical teaching associates, and nursing staff in practice sites related to the program goals, learning outcomes, and expected competencies of the students.
• Evaluates student achievement in terms of course and program objectives and assigns grades for courses according to policies.
• Interprets the program goals and learning objectives for the students with the staff of the clinical facilities.
• Participates cooperatively with other nursing programs and agencies to develop appropriate and equitable access to practice sites.
• Creates an intellectual environment conducive to critical thinking and significant learning.
• Engages in scholarly activities and continuing professional growth in clinical practice and teaching.
• Participates in nursing faculty meetings, Oregon Consortium for Nursing Education statewide committee meetings, BMCC committee meetings, and academic advising of students.
• Collaborates with other faculty and participates in providing theory, skills lab and clinical supervision to students enrolled in the BMCC nursing program.
• Collaborates with other faculty/staff assisting with managing practice and simulation labs, including inventorying and ordering supplies.
• Maintain sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.

Other Aspects of this Position

• Must be able to complete work by deadlines.
• Clinical may include 12-hour shifts. Physical endurance for long clinical shifts is required.
• Must successfully pass a criminal history clearance prior to beginning employment.
• Requires traveling to various clinical sites in the region, valid driver’s license is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities:

• This position requires a demonstration of knowledge and competency in nursing practice. Medical-surgical nursing experience is preferred. Duties include lecture/theory courses, supervision of first- and second-year nursing students in clinical settings, assisting with instruction of basic nursing skills, and participating in simulation lab activities
• Must be able to effectively perform individually or as a member of a team.
• Must be able to convey ideas that facilitate learning.

Required Education and Experience

• A master’s degree in nursing or a baccalaureate degree in nursing and master’s or doctoral degree in a related field is preferred, with relevant teaching and nursing experience related to the teaching assignment. A baccalaureate degree in nursing may be considered, depending on relevant teaching and nursing experience.
• Must hold and retain unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse license.
• Must have the equivalent of a minimum of three years of full-time patient care experience at the registered nurse level.
• Document competency in teaching through experience, educational preparation, or continuing education.
• Must meet qualifications set forth by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

This is a full time, tenured track position with excellent benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and long term disability insurance; Employer paid contribution to retirement; Sick leave accrual; Five paid holidays; Three personal days; and Tuition waiver for employee and qualified dependents.

Salary: Per Faculty contract salary scale

This position is opened until filled; complete applications will be reviewed weekly.

APPLICATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE:

Resume;

Transcripts of course work - graduate and undergraduate (if applicable) unofficial are acceptable for the application process;

Cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the position description; and

Statement of Philosophy on "Instructing Nursing at a Community College" and

Copy of nursing license.

Teaching Demonstration will be required as part to the interview process.

Please contact Human Resources (541-278-5837) if you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process.

Veteran's preference points will be given provided DD214/DD215 is provided.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Blue Mountain Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer. For complete EEO disclosure statement please go to www.bluecc.edu/EEO.