Adjunct Med Surg Clinical Instructor( nights)

West Coast University•North Hollywood, CA

About The Position

West Coast University is seeking an Adjunct Med Surg Clinical Instructor to teach and support nursing students. The instructor serves as a mentor, role model, and facilitator, providing guidance and academic support while applying their experience to the assigned teaching schedule. The role contributes to course, curriculum, and program assessment and continuous improvement; helps improve class materials and syllabi; uses varied teaching methods to support observable student learning outcomes; maintains scholarly activities; and participates in professional growth and service in accordance with university policies. The instructor also uses university technologies and resources, including Simulation and Innovation Labs, to support student success. In clinical settings, the instructor assumes responsibility for students at clinical facilities, clarifies expectations with students and facility staff, directs students to preparation resources, and assesses their knowledge and skills to support patient safety and quality care. The instructor leads pre- and post-conferences to connect weekly theory with clinical objectives and experiences, and provides feedback on observed clinical performance and overall performance at midterm and the end of the semester.

Requirements

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products, especially Outlook and Word, and PowerPoint, as well as other Microsoft Office products as needed.
Experience working with online learning management systems to engage students in the learning process.
Comply with state, federal, and local laws and regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance, and regulatory standards, including state Board of Nursing requirements.
For clinical RN instructors: at least two years of prior experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care in an acute care setting.
For clinical RN instructors: at least one year of experience in the field in which they teach.
Education and experience must align with state regulations and comply with rules and regulations of state authorization agencies.
Master's degree in nursing.
Professional nurse licensure.

Responsibilities

Serve as a mentor, role model, and facilitator, providing guidance and academic support to students.
Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching, the teaching and learning process, and individual students.
Apply skills and experience to the assigned teaching schedule.
Participate in course, curriculum, and program assessment activities through the University's continuous improvement plan.
Contribute to the improvement of class materials and syllabi within the University's shared governance culture.
Use a variety of teaching methodologies to facilitate observable evidence of student achievement of learning outcomes.
Maintain scholarly activities.
Participate in professional growth and service in accordance with university policies.
Support student success and the University's student-centered approach to educating healthcare professionals.
Use university technologies and resources, including Simulation and Innovation Labs.
In clinical settings, assume complete responsibility for students in clinical facilities.
Clarify clinical expectations with students and clarify student placements and expectations with clinical facility staff.
Use care-planning time to direct students to resources needed for clinical preparation.
Assess student knowledge and skill levels to support patient safety and optimal patient care.
Conduct pre- and post-conferences that help students share learning experiences and connect weekly theory content with clinical objectives and experiences.
Provide feedback on clinical performance immediately after observing an event and on overall performance at midterm and the end of the semester.