Union County College is a public comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, accessible educational programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jerseys 19 Associate Degree Colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees.

Campus: Plainfield

General Description:

Clinical, Part-time responsibilities include the supervision and evaluation of clinical lab and/or patient care experiences as assigned by Program Director.

Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with FT and PT faculty members to implement desired clinical instruction.

• Demonstrate required psychomotor skills for students.

• Prepare and post patient care assignments.

• Supervise students’ skill practice and clinical patient care.

• Communicate with personnel on clinical units, including pre- and post-care conferences.

• Correct inaccurate or unsafe skill performance by students.

• Evaluate critical skill performance.

• Maintain a safe practice environment.

• Report on student performance to full-time and Part-time faculty members or coordinator.

• Demonstrate professional accountability by being punctual for class and obtaining coverage if necessary for absences.

• Utilize principles of current nursing practice for clinical experiences.

• Adhere to professional standards and legal guidelines of practice.

• Attend scheduled departmental staff meetings.

Education Requirements:

• Master’s degree in nursing and current N.J. RN nursing license.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience required.

• Teaching experience is preferred.

Competencies and Skills Required:

• Minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience required.

• Teaching experience is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.

• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

• Some travel required.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended period of time in clinical patient care setting.

Union County College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services. Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. Union County College offers a competitive compensation package and salaries that are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The following benefits are also provided: Medical benefits and pension plan offered through the State of NJ; Dental and vision benefits; Vacation days based on accrual system; Ten paid holidays and three floating holidays that are determined by the College; Tuition remission for employee, spouse, and eligible children for credit and non-credit courses; and Tuition reimbursement for approved degree programs at an accredited college or university.