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Description:

St. Joseph's College of (SJCON) offers a single purpose, hospital-based, Associate in Applied Science Degree with a major in Nursing.  SJCON offers several program options: 1) the traditional weekday format that follows an academic calendar over a two-year timeframe, 2) the Dual Degree Partnership in Nursing (DDPN) option, the Evening/Weekend (E/WE) option, in which students attend on alternating weekends and one evening per week for 18 months; and 4) the accelerated evening/weekend (ADDPN) option that is offered in the same 18-month timeframe to allow students with a BA or BS degree in another field to pursue both an Associate and Bachelor's degree in nursing. Both options offer a dual degree pathway established through a partnership with Le Moyne College (LMC). The college has been designated as a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence ( 1 of only 57 nationally) and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission of Education in Nursing (ACEN), and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

Organization Highlights:

• Our Trinity Health Culture: Our staff know, understand, incorporate & demonstrate our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, through their actions, behaviors, practices & decisions.
• Leadership: Shared Governance to leaders are accessible. Unit practice counsels and open-door guiding principle for shared decision-making. All our employees have a voice.
• Well-Being: Practice in an environmentally safe, professional & healthy atmosphere. Our staff are supported by a variety of resources for physical and mental health. We are implementing an onsite virtual nurse to assist with assignment coverage.
• Professional Relationships: Strong rapport with our interdisciplinary team including physicians/clinical providers, rehab services, pharmacy, nutritional services and support staff.
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• Professional Development: Strong education program, generous tuition allowance and clinical ladder incentives. We encourage job share opportunities to enhance satisfaction and growth.
• Work/Life: Follows CON calendar to balance work/life/school calendars.

• Safety: Only local hospital to receive a Leapfrog A for safety.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, coordinate, lead, and facilitate the theoretical and clinical education of nursing students.
• Contribute to curriculum development, evaluation and revision through participation in Faculty Organization and its standing committees and shared governance.
• Maintain the prescribed faculty workload including advisement and committee responsibilities.
• Responsible for collaboration, communication & facilitation of optimal provision of care delivered by students with assistance of computerized &/or digital platform that supports the daily management of care.
• Maintains current knowledge of basic health care economics, trends and reimbursements methodologies and applies knowledge to daily practice. Recognizes situations that require immediate intervention. Continues to develop professionally and apply knowledge and skills necessary to supervise/provide care appropriate to each patient.
• Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice.
• Act as 1) mentor; 2) clinician; 3) educator; 4) consultant/collaborator; and 5) navigator.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure in the State of New York.
• Master’s degree with a major in nursing from an accredited program required. 
• Minimum of four years’ experience in nursing.  Formal teaching experience and supervision of students in a medical, surgical or specialty area is desired.
•  National League for Nursing Certification as a Nurse Educator is preferred.
•  Competent in BLS/CPR rescues, BLS Instructor desired.
• Specialized professional knowledge in area of expertise as designated by teaching assignment.  General knowledge in nursing practice required.  Able to analyze, develop, implement, evaluate and revise classes, clinical experiences and curricula.  Computer literacy preferred on hire and required to maintain the position.
• Participates in orientation and continuing education.  Maintains knowledge of stages of human development appropriate to the age of patients served in assigned area. 

Career Path:

• Clinical ladder advancement with experience, and national certification opportunities. Doctoral education supported.
• Career advancement to leadership roles as Academic Coordinator, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Dean.

Special Equipment, Skills and Other Requirements:       

• The faculty member must have the ability to develop, implement and evaluate classes and clinical experiences for nursing students based on a curriculum.  Effectively communicates complex information with precise language to students, faculty, staff, patients and families. 

Work Environment and Hazards:

• Clinical, classroom and office settings.  Hazards include exposure to communicable diseases and risk of physical injury.  Exposure Class I.

Physical Demands:

• Occasional exposure to conditions which may be considered particularly disagreeable to sight, touch, sound, smell & tastes; May encounter fumes, orders, dusts, mists & gases, along with biohazards / hazards (mechanical, electrical, burns, chemicals, radiation, sharp objects, etc.); Occasionally subject to noise, infectious waste, diseases & conditions.
• Includes the need to be physically & mentally capable to perform nursing processes.

Work Contact Group:         

• Students, employees, medical staff, patients, families, members of the lay community, regulatory and professional agencies.

Supervised By:  Academic Dean, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Academic Coordinator

Supervises: Students

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature & level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties so assigned.

Pay Range: $40.70 - $59.20

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.