Dorsey College
SUMMARY:
The Pediatric instructor performs as the expert and is entrusted with imparting the knowledge and skills each student needs to be successful by providing quality delivery of assigned courses while ensuring that all students become competent in the course objectives. Instructors evaluate and resolve student questions, issues and problems, and ensure appropriate action is taken to the satisfaction of the student, Dorsey College, and/or regulatory agencies in compliance with policy, procedures, and legal requirements. Instructors are to be motivating, fair and impartial, creative, dedicated, and professional.
+ Must document and maintain current, unencumbered Michigan licensure as a registered nurse (RN)
+ Experience in Pediatrics is required. Examples (but not limited to: Pediatric unit background and/or caring for pediatric-aged children as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or a comparable position.
+ Must hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in nursing science (BSN)
+ An individual with an Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) who is actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) is qualified to teach in the Practical Nurse program. Courses not entitled “NUR” may be facilitated by an LPN or higher, or a bachelor's degree in the subject Taught. Documented enrollment in BSN program required. ‘Exception” paperwork must be submitted with the Michigan Board of Nursing (MBON) prior to instructor teaching.
+ One year of documented experience related to the course taught, preferred.