Faculty- Nurse Aide Program- Per Diem

Job Duties:

Develop/revise curriculum plan to meet the program objectives.  This will be in conjunction of the curriculum as set forth by NATCEP.

Implement course of study, utilizing a variety of teaching strategies, including special student projects, demonstrations, and instructional activities. 

Arrange for guest speakers or representatives of various health care services to enhance learning or supplement instruction.

Observes/supervise students in the performance of duties in various clinical areas and evaluate effectiveness and correctness of procedures and techniques.  Complete clinical evaluations and performance  evaluations as required by NATCEP.

Provide the clinical location with a schedule including the dates and times that the students will be on site, along with the student’s names and the patients  they are assigned to.

Supervise a clinical group that does not exceed fifteen (15) students

Conduct clinical evaluations of the students

Provide clinical instruction in regards to ethical and legal obligations of the practice of nursing, including confidentially of the patient information and medical records

Provide instruction to safeguard the confidential information acquired from, any source about the patient from unauthorized individuals at all times.

While in the clinical area ensure that the students are in approved clinical uniform

Provide supervision of the  nurse aide students while in the clinical area.  While in the clinical area the students and instructors are subject to the rules and regulations of the facility.

Supervise the clinical experience for students, not to exceed a total of thirty-five (35) hours per week including class setting

Provide student services and advisement as outlined in policy in student handbook.

Promote and maintain positive interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships with patients/families, facility staff and auxiliary personnel.  Assist in the arbitration of or referral of problems arising from students, facility staff or patients

Arrange with appropriate nursing service personnel and/or physician for student learning experiences/observations

Make progressive student assignments to ensure concurrent nursing experience based on student classroom theory and past clinical experiences

Function autonomously in role, yet collaborates and consults with director on all matters pertaining to schedule changes as well as problematic issues at clinical sites

Keep abreast of current trends in nursing and education through continuing education, nursing journals, and professional organizations

Participates in organization/planning of graduation activities, including rehearsal, the ceremony and clean-up

Perform other related duties as assigned by authorized personnel and as required to meet emergency situations. 

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Graduation from an approved school of professional nursing

Current license as a professional nurse in Pennsylvania or Compact State

Nursing Experience involving direct patient care or teaching experience within two years of employment.  Provide evidence of maintaining expertise in clinical and functional areas of responsibility.  Must have one year of skilled nursing facility experience.

Working Conditions:

Will be required to stand for long periods of time.  Will be required to be in various clinical site departments.  May need to work under stressful situations with frequent interruptions

Disclosure:

MMC commits to review, under the intent of this standard, and in coordination with medical professional opinion’s and physical demands job analysis performed by certified professionals, and individual’s ability to be reasonably accommodated within the role they are responsible and qualified to perform. 

MMC is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and providing equal opportunity employment for qualified persons with disabilities. All employment practices and activities are conducted on a nondiscriminatory basis. Meadville Medical Center will follow any state or local law that provides individuals with disabilities greater protection that the ADA.

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific tasks does not exclude them from the position if the task is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position, or is imperative for patient care and to meet emergency situations.