Associate Degree Nursing Clinical Teaching Assistant

Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education.  GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson’s reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace.

ADN Program Clinical Teaching Assistant: CTA shall supervise student clinical learning experiences in accordance with the BON and Grayson College ADN policies and procedures.

The hourly rate range for this position is $35.00/hr.

• 80% Supervise student clinical learning experiences when the qualified and experienced faculty member is physically present in the affiliate agency or alternative practice setting with a faculty to student ratio of 2:15 (faculty plus clinical teaching assistant).
• 5% Participate in a training meeting with the ADN faculty for an orientation to clinical teaching and to establish a mutual plan to enable students to meet clinical objectives.
• 5% Plan with the nursing faculty member to provide learning experiences related to clinical objectives.
• 5% Coordinate with the ADN faculty member to provide quality learning clinical experiences to meet objectives.
• 5% Participate in ongoing verbal and written formative evaluation of students and clinical experiences to measure the attainment of objectives.

Performance Measurements:

1. Demonstrates Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.
2. Creates and maintains collegial relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
3. Places student success at the center of all decision-making.
4. Uses a wide range of learning resources, tools and technologies to improve access and student success in higher education.
6. Participates in professional development and stays current in both the professional field and in current teaching/learning best practices.   Introduces pedagogical innovations as needed for effective instruction.
7. Serves as a positive role model for students.

This job description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.

• Must hold a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas.
• Have clinical expertise in order to function effectively and safely at the designated level of clinical assignment.
• Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. 
• Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the college for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.
• Demonstrated ability to engage students in the learning process and proven commitment to student success.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements designated by the clinical agencies. 
• Does require the ability to physically stand for prolonged periods of time, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, lift patients, and move from room to room or maneuver in limited spaces.

This position requires submission of original transcripts and three professional references. This position is considered a security sensitive position and will require a criminal background check.

GRAYSON COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, GENDER, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW.

The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at 903-463-8770 or