Mental Health Clinical Instructor
Company: West Coast University
Location: Huntington Beach
Posted on: March 8, 2023
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Job Description:
SUMMARY: - Reporting directly to the Manager of Clinical
Faculty, the Clinical Educator, Nursing (Undergraduate) supports
the University in fulfillment of its mission, purpose and goals.
Focuses extensively on facilitating student learning associated
with prescribed course and program learning outcomes. Provides
professional leadership and support, and serves as an educator,
role model, mentor and facilitator. Creates an educational
environment which fosters innovation, responsiveness, and
accountability. Provides program-specific expertise and is actively
engaged in relevant department initiatives. Supports University,
Campus, and/or departmental goals in order to assure compliance
with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure, internal
consistency, and graduate outcomes that meet student learning,
workplace and - - placement expectations. - Actively and
substantively provides input in assessment of student learning
activities to maximize the potential for students to learn what is
necessary to meet prescribed outcomes. Vigorously upholds a culture
of academic integrity. EDUCATION: Must have the minimum higher
education background required by the program. Must provide a
documented background in educational methodology consistent with
teaching assignments including, but not limited to: education
theory and practice, current concepts relative to specific subjects
one will be teaching, current clinical practice experience or
distance education techniques and delivery. Bachelor's degree in
specialty field required. If applicable, certification(s) in
area(s) of specialization required. CCNE Equivalent Titles cited: -
Preceptors, Mentors, Guides, Coaches, Extension of Faculty In
California, must meet Board of Registered Nursing requirements as
stipulated in their statues: CA BRN Equivalent Title: - Assistant
Instructor Section 1425(d) An assistant instructor shall meet the
following minimum qualifications: (1) A baccalaureate degree from
an accredited college which shall include courses in nursing, or in
natural, behavioral or social sciences relevant to nursing
practice; 1. Baccalaureate degree must be in nursing or related
natural, behavioral or social science fields, 2. May teach in
classroom but may not take full responsibility for the course. 3.
Requires supervision by an approved instructor, who has the final
responsibility for students' course grade. 4. May not serve as
content expert. (2) Direct patient care experience within the
previous five (5) years in the nursing area to which he or she will
be assigned, which can be met by: (A) One (1) year's continuous,
full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient
care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area; or (B)
One (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching
experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that
demonstrates clinical competency. 1. Direct patient care experience
within the previous five (5) years in the nursing areas
(geriatrics, medical-surgical, mental-health/psychiatric nursing,
obstetrics, or pediatrics) to which the faculty is assigned, that
can be met either one of the following: (A) One (1) year's
continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct
patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area;
or (B) One (1) academic year or of registered nurse level clinical
teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its
equivalent that demonstrate clinical competency; and 2. Validated
clinical competence. "Clinically competent" as defined in CCR
section 1420(d), which means that a nursing program faculty member
possesses and exercises the degree of learning, skill, care and
experience ordinarily possessed and exercised by staff level
registered nurses of the nursing area to which the faculty member
is assigned. Clinical RN - Bachelor's degree in nursing or in
natural, behavioral or social sciences relevant to nursing practice
from an accredited college or university required. Graduates from
the West Coast University RN- BSN program who meet the minimum
experience requirement as a registered nurse are eligible for
consideration as a clinical faculty immediately following
graduation. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Current unencumbered
Registered Nurse License required; other current professional
licensure by state or national board if applicable (e.g., FNP).
Must meet and maintain the qualifications and standards set forth
by the state Board of Nursing for nursing faculty if required for
assigned subject matter instruction. Current CPR card. Clinical RN
- Must have approval by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) (if
required by the state) prior to assuming the role of clinical
faculty member. Must meet and maintain the qualifications and
standards set forth by any accrediting body that West Coast
University is accredited by or in process of obtaining
accreditation from, for area of expertise and expectations of
faculty member as set forth in regulatory documents. Must maintain
any professional certifications deemed necessary to meet the
requirements of the teaching role. Current certification in basic
life support procedures including healthcare provide CPR with an
Automated External Defibrillator. Health certifications for an
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Category I
classified position (potential for exposure to infectious diseases
at work). As an essential component of the West Coast University
infection-control program immunizations and tuberculosis clearance
documentation is required in accordance with current Center for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and OSHA recommendations and
guidelines for Health-Care Personnel. Below are health
certification details which are subject to change as required by
OSHA and CDC. Immunizations - based on the CDC Recommended
Immunizations for Health-Care Personnel (HCP), all HCPs must submit
documentation of immunization to Hepatitis B (HB) (series of three
doses with anti- HBs serologic testing 1-2 months after dose #3),
proof of immunity to Hepatitis B, or a signed declination; Measles,
Mumps, Rubella (MMR); Varicella (chickenpox); and Tetanus,
diphtheria, pertussis (booster every 10 years). - Highly
recommended immunizations for the HCP include COVID-19, Influenza
(yearly), Hepatitis A, and Pneumonia. For some individuals, a titer
test will be indicated vs. vaccinations. Titer tests showing
immunity to listed pathogens are acceptable. Titer tests showing a
negative response require appropriate immunizations and follow-up
titers must be completed and submitted. If one or more of the
listed -immunizations are contraindicated, documentation must be
submitted clearly identifying the reason(s). Clinical laboratory
reports with facility stamp and medical doctor's signature are
required. Tuberculosis Clearance - the CDC Guidelines for
Preventing the Transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in
Health-Care Settings are intended to protect the HCP and patients.
Two Options (consult with supervisor for specific program
requirements) (1) - - - - - - - The TB screening program consists
of two major components: (1) baseline single test for M.
tuberculosis infection and (2) serial testing/screening for M.
tuberculosis infection. The HCP must have a baseline single test
followed by serial skin testing once per year. If the HCP has a
baseline positive result or has previously had a positive result, a
chest radiograph must be completed to exclude a diagnosis of TB
-disease. Thereafter, every year the HCP must receive a symptom
screen. (2) - - - - - - - The TB blood test (also called
interferon-gamma release assays or IGRAs) measures how the immune
system reacts to the bacteria that cause TB. An IGRA measures how
strong a person's immune system reacts to TB bacteria by testing
the person's blood in a laboratory. IGRAs are the preferred method
of TB infection testing for people who have received bacille
Calmette-Gu--rin (BCG) as this is a vaccine for TB disease. There
is no problem with repeated IGRAs. Two IGRAs are approved by the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are available in the
United States: (1) QuantiFERON --TB Gold In-Tube test (QFT-GIT) and
(2) T-SPOT -.TB test (T-Spot). Positive IGRA: This means that the
HCP has been infected with TB bacteria. Additional tests are needed
to determine if the HCP has latent TB infection or TB disease. A
health care worker will then provide treatment as needed. Negative
IGRA: This means that the HCP's blood did not react to the test and
that latent TB infection or TB disease is not likely.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: One year or less experience in teaching in a
university or college setting required as defined by University's
faculty handbook. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and other MS office
products as needed. Working with online learning management systems
to further engage the student learning process desirable. Knowledge
of state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs,
governmental compliance and other regulatory standards such as
state Board of Nursing, Commission on Dental Accreditation, state -
Dental Hygiene Committee, state Dental board, Accreditation Council
for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics -(ACEND), Western
Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) or other regulators
and/or accreditation bodies. Clinical RN - Must have a minimum of
two (2) year's prior experience as a registered nurse providing
direct patient care and have a minimum of one year experience in
the field in which they teach. - - #HEJABOUT USFor over 100 years,
West Coast University has been educating and preparing students for
professional careers across our six campuses located in Southern
California, Dallas, Miami, and Online. As part of our unique
student-centric approach to advanced healthcare education you will
be empowering future healthcare professionals. At West Coast
University our students are Ahead of the Curve. Our Mission is to
embrace a student-centric learning partnership that leads to
professional success. We deliver transformational education within
a culture of integrity and personal accountability. Our benefited
faculty and associates are offered a comprehensive benefit package
including:
Function: Faculty
Keywords: West Coast University, Huntington Beach , Mental Health Clinical Instructor, Education / Teaching , Huntington Beach, California
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