Northwest HERC

NURSE EDUCATOR/NURSE EDUCATOR ASSOCIATE

Faculty Full-Time

The position of Nurse Educator/Nurse Educator Associate is Open Until Filled to create a qualified instructor pool.

Are you interested in pushing the boundaries of what education could be for a dynamic community college in a beautiful rural setting? If yes, then this is the position for you!

As the Full-Time Faculty: Nurse Educator/Nurse Educator Associate, you will be responsible for the development and/or implementation of the nursing programs including, curriculum, policies, student advising, student evaluation, mentoring, and collaborating with other nurse educators, nurse educator associates, and Administration. This position involves didactic instruction and clinical instruction at various clinical sites in Oregon and at the Umpqua Community College campus in Roseburg, Oregon. This position will run in the Summer, Fall, and Winter Terms as the regular contracted days. This position will be involved with instruction of Nursing Assistant, Practical Nursing, and Registered Nursing students. Essential duties and qualifications in accordance with the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN), Division 21 and Division 61-63. The Nursing Program prepares compassionate, competent healthcare providers who are ready to meet our community?s health care needs. Promotes respect and compliance with the mission, vision, and goals of Umpqua Community College.

REVIEW THE JOB DESCRIPTION HERE: 

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/umpquacommunitycollege/classspecs/1645500

If you have an interest in coming to work every day to invest in the vitality of our next generation's opportunities for career, personal and economic success, we welcome your application. We have the very best students, and our team is looking for the very best colleague to help reach its goals. Bring your energy, diligence, commitment, and collaborative spirit for student success to UCC. 

REASONS TO WORK HERE

  The Douglas County community through UCC is building upon 50+ years of rich academic experiences and lives changed through higher education. We are a student-centered, positive working environment that thrives on innovation. We are committed to ensuring that everyone who interacts with our campus feels included, valued, and inspired to fulfill our mission to transform lives and enrich communities. 

  Umpqua Community College is located in beautiful Southern Oregon between the mountains of the Cascade Range to the east and the Coastal Range to the west. Hiking, biking, camping and skiing are a short car ride away and the town is surrounded on all sides by the amazing Umpqua River for fishing and water sports. The area is also home to over 40 wineries and many breweries with a bustling downtown. Roseburg has everything you?d want from a small town and has easy access to the bigger cities of Portland and Eugene by jumping on I-5. Roseburg has live-ability, a friendly feel and is ready to be home to your next career and family adventure. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications:

• Hold at least a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
• Have the equivalent of a minimum of two years of full-time patient care experience at the registered nurse level.
• Document competency in teaching through experience, educational preparation, or continuing education.
• Current unencumbered Oregon RN license.
• Maintain current knowledge of nursing practice for the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and nursing assistant. 
• Be academically and experientially qualified for the level of appointment.
• Successful completion of a criminal history clearance.
• Successful completion of a healthcare drug screening.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS card by start date.
• Immunizations and health screenings as outlined by the Oregon Health Authority and required by clinical partners.
• Proficiency with instructional and industry technology within 6 months (i.e., word processing, e-mail, learning management system, digital and social media, zoom and other online meeting platforms).

• Hold at least a master's degree in nursing or a baccalaureate degree in nursing and master's or doctoral degree in a related field with relevant teaching and nursing experience related to the teaching assignment.
• Have the equivalent of a minimum of three years of full-time patient care experience at the registered nurse level.

About Umpqua Community College

Founded in 1964, Umpqua Community College provides life-changing education in Douglas County, Oregon. This has enriched the lives of generations, fulfilling the hopes entrusted by the community when the institution was founded. Today, UCC is an engaged, dynamic campus, where learners of all ages create new futures for themselves and their communities. UCC is one of the most picturesque colleges in the country, nestled between beautiful tree-studded hills and overlooking a large bend in the North Umpqua River. Natural volcanic rock and rustic, cedar shake architecture grace the 17 campus buildings located on a 100-acre plot of land six miles north of Roseburg.

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