Adult Education Nursing Instructor
About The Position
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES is seeking Part-Time Hourly Clinical Nursing Instructors to support our Adult Education Practical Nursing Program. Clinical instruction may include both long-term care and acute care settings, depending on program needs; however, we are currently prioritizing candidates with strong long-term care (LTC) clinical experience and availability for long-term care clinical rotations. These positions are ideal for experienced nurses who enjoy mentoring students in a hands-on clinical environment and supporting the development of safe, competent entry-level nurses. Clinical instructors play a vital role in guiding students through direct patient care experiences, clinical judgment development, and professional nursing practice. There are two (2) positions available.
Requirements
- Current, valid Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required or currently progressing in a BSN program.
- Eligible for certification as a Teacher of Basic Skills in Nursing (Adult Education Certificate).
- Current CPR certification.
Nice To Haves
- Strong clinical experience in long-term care (preferred and strongly prioritized).
- Strong clinical experience in acute care (hospital setting) preferred.
- Prior teaching or precepting experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and distribute clinical assignments.
- Conduct pre- and post-clinical conferences.
- Assess student readiness for clinical practice.
- Supervise and evaluate student performance in patient care settings.
- Review and evaluate clinical documentation and charting.
- Provide timely, constructive written feedback to students.
- Participate in curriculum development, revision, and implementation.
- Serve as a student advisor, meeting with assigned students at least three times per semester.
- Serve as a positive professional role model for nursing students.
- Attend faculty meetings and required program activities.
- Participate in ongoing professional development (workshops, conferences, continuing education, and professional literature).
- Maintain current knowledge of nursing practice and clinical standards.
- Communicate student progress, expectations, and performance concerns with program leadership.
- Report students at risk for unsafe or unsuccessful clinical performance.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Healthcare Occupations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
