Instructor - Nursing jobs in Denver, CO

Position: Associate Nursing Instructor Personnel, Part Time instructor- Clinical

Position Location: Positions are located in Fort Morgan, CO; Burlington, CO; Limon, CO; Wray, CO and surrounding regions.

Employment Specifics: Instructors, Part-Time, hourly as needed.

Note: Part-time instructors must live within the State of Colorado or physically work for MCC at one of our locations to be eligible for hire.

Anticipated Start Date: Spring 2024

Salary: Salary based on education and experience. This position is not eligible for a benefits package. Employees must be designated at .75 FTE or greater to be eligible for the Colorado Community College System benefit package. Sick leave shall be accrued and granted in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. No relocation assistance is provided.

Health Clinical - Supervised $44.00 - $47.00 per hour

PURPOSE/SUMMARY OF JOB:

Under the supervision of a masters prepared nursing faculty, the instructor is responsible for oversight of students in the Associate Degree Nursing Program in the clinical setting. The instructor will gather data and provide feedback to the faculty members regarding student performance. Travel to a clinical site is required; shift dates and hours vary based on instructor and clinical site availability.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years recent experience in professional clinical nursing practice.
• Current Colorado R.N. license in good standing without restrictions.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Colorado Career and Technical Education Teaching Credential.
• Occasional long and irregular hours necessitated by length of clinical site day and shift.
• Ability to travel as necessary and hold a valid State of Colorado driver's license.
• Adaptability and organizational skills that will allow supervision of students in the clinical settings providing appropriate and constructive feedback.
• Must be willing to complete and maintain compliance with all clinical partner requirements (vaccinations, drug screens, CPR, training, etc.).
• A commitment to experiential learning and demonstrated success in working with people from diverse backgrounds.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution with an emphasis and/or experience in Medical/Surgical Nursing.
• Five (5) years recent experience in professional nursing
• Clinical supervision experience in a post-secondary professional nursing program.

Application Procedures:

Review of applications is ongoing. All applicants must use the following link to apply: https://morgancc.applicantpro.com/. All required documents shall be uploaded using this link. Complete application packets include:

• Cover Letter responding to the position description and required qualifications
• Complete and current resume
• MCC Employment Application: https://morgancc.applicantpro.com/
• Academic Transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable during the application process)
• Names and contact information of three recent job-related references who can address your expertise and background for this position.

Incomplete application packets may not be considered.

Selection Procedure: Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Final candidates will be invited to travel to the College, at their own expense, to interview with the Screening Committee and college officials.

About Morgan Community College (MCC):

MCC is one of 13 colleges comprising the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). The college has consistently been named a Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education in the past decade.

MCC is located on I-76, 80 miles northeast of Denver and approximately 100 miles east of Rocky Mountain National Park. MCC provides high quality lower division transferable courses and occupational education culminating in a variety of certificate, associate, and baccalaureate degree programs through traditional, innovative, and non-traditional delivery methods to an 11,500 square mile service area in eastern Colorado.

The College serves this vast, rural, agricultural area from its main campus in Fort Morgan and through four regional locations in Bennett, Limon, Burlington and Wray. These locations are 75 to 150 miles from the campus in Fort Morgan.

The College is seeking dynamic, creative individuals who are committed to the community college philosophy, student success, and public service. MCC seeks individuals looking for a rural or small community lifestyle, with excellent conditions for families; close proximity to a major metropolitan area; year-round recreation and natural beauty; and a dynamic, forward-looking workplace.

Our Diverse Community:

MCC exists in and serves one of the most diverse communities in Colorado. How the college serves the diverse community is an important reflection of MCC. As an institution, MCC is dedicated to continually improve its respect of and service to the diverse community and is of the utmost importance to promoting educational opportunities for underrepresented students. Applicants, if hired, should be prepared to participate in a workplace that promotes the equitable advancement of educational, social, financial, and other realms of our diverse communities and constituents.

Guiding Principles:

MCC utilizes four guiding principles that are intended to guide its work, both internally and externally. The guiding principles include (1) integrity, (2) respect, (3) open and honest communication, and (4) collaboration. These guiding principles are a daily part of MCC's work, and candidates should be prepared to work by and contribute to the organization through these four guiding principles.

Background Check:

Finalist must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check as a condition of hire. It is Morgan Community College's procedure to conduct pre-employment background checks on all employment finalists to determine or verify background information, including criminal history, references from previous employment, qualifications, and, when applicable to the position, driving history, credit check, and FBI Fingerprinting. Employment offers are contingent upon receiving a satisfactory report.

Drug-Free Workplace:

As a condition of employment, each employee shall agree to abide by MCC's Drug-Free Workplace Policy Statement. It is the policy of Morgan Community College that employees shall not engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance in the workplace by an employee is prohibited. Any employee who violates this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary actions, which may include termination. The policy in its entirety may be found on the MCC website: www.morgancc.edu.

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986:

Morgan Community College complies with the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of1986. Individuals hired will be required to provide documents to show identity and authorization to work. The law applies to all persons hired.

Former Employees:

Former employees of Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on the employment application.

Affirmative Action:

For information regarding civil rights compliance or grievance procedures contact:

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Officer; Title IX Coordinator: L.J. DeWitt Director of Human Resources 920 Barlow Road Fort Morgan, CO 80701 (970) 542-3129 lj.dewitt@morgancc.edu

Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Gary Dukes Vice President of Student Services 920 Barlow Road Fort Morgan, CO 80701 (970) 542-3111 gary.dukes@morgancc.edu

Qualified protected class Individuals are encouraged to apply.

Discrimination and Harassment:

Morgan Community College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. Morgan Community College will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in educational programs.

Crime Statistics / Clery Act:

Morgan Community College publishes its Annual Campus Security Report in its entirety on the MCC website: www.morgancc.edu. The categories reported are: 1) Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter, 2) Forcible sex offenses including forcible rape, 3) Non-forcible sex offenses, 4) Robbery, 5) Aggravated assault, 6) Burglary, 7) Motor vehicle theft, 8) Arson, 9) Negligent manslaughter, 10) simple assault (pertaining to Hate Offenses), 11) Liquor law violations, 12) Drug law violations, and 13) Illegal weapons possessions. Upon request, an individual may receive a paper copy by addressing the request in writing to: Vice President of Student Services, Morgan Community College, 920 Barlow Road, Fort Morgan, CO 80701.