Adjunct Faculty, Nursing Clinicals

South University•Virginia Beach, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Clinical Adjunct is responsible for the general effectiveness of clinical experiences and primarily prepares and teaches clinical and/or laboratory nursing courses. The position works with the Lead Clinical Faculty, Clinical Coordinator, and Program Director. This is an in-person position, not remote.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Unencumbered RN nursing license.
Two years’ experience in the clinical specialty area.
Experience in Pediatrics or Medical/Surgical required.
Current knowledge in the area of clinical practice.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations.
Outstanding conflict-resolution skills.
Demonstrated time-management and detail-oriented skills.
Computer-based skills, including software, analytical, and report-writing skills.
Demonstrated clinical competency and professional standards of practice.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet frequently occurring deadlines.
Ability to develop professional rapport with diverse school and campus constituents.
Ability to develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision.
Ability to learn from students’ participation, demonstrate fair and consistent behavior, and show compassion without being ineffectual.
Ability to perform within legal and ethical boundaries.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
Membership in a professional association related to the area of instruction preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise students in clinical practice, internships, observations, field experiences, nursing labs, and similar course and graduation requirements.
Counsel students with identified clinical performance problems or refer them to appropriate support.
Maintain high moral and ethical standards as an educator, nursing professional, and responsible community member.
Debrief and evaluate students in clinical practice, observations, and field experiences.
Teach the number of hours and courses stated in the employment contract during the stated time periods.
Meet clinical and other scheduled responsibilities, including office hours and meetings, at designated times.
Communicate course learning outcomes or objectives and expectations so students understand them.
Create course materials that present information clearly and engagingly and support achievement of course learning outcomes.
Be available during designated office hours or small-group sessions to help students understand course content and clinical scenarios and master course material.
Perform other duties as assigned.