Clinical Instructor (Part-time)
About The Position
The Clinical Instructor supervises nursing students in clinical and laboratory settings under the direction and support of nurse faculty. The role supports the development of Columbia College graduate professional nurses and contributes to the development and operation of the Nursing Department. The instructor guides, teaches, and evaluates students using the established nursing curriculum, communicates regularly with course faculty, maintains student records, and collaborates with nursing coordinators, faculty, clinical agencies, and other stakeholders. The role also includes participation in program evaluation, policy and resource development, committees, special events, college activities, and continuing professional development. The position requires flexibility to travel to clinical agencies or between campuses and is designated as a Campus Security Authority, with a duty to report information about crimes occurring on or near campus. The position is part-time and based in Columbia, Missouri. Pay is $40 per hour, with the pay range potentially varying by geographic location. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check. The employee must protect student and patient confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA and provide professional, courteous service to all constituencies.
Requirements
- Current Missouri license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
- For ASN courses, a bachelor’s degree with a major in nursing.
- For BSN courses, a master’s degree with a major in nursing.
- At least three years of clinical experience immediately prior to appointment.
- Flexibility to travel to various clinical agencies or between campuses.
- Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including prolonged sitting; talking and hearing; using hands and fingers; reaching; climbing or balancing; stooping, kneeling, or crawling; and regular computer keyboard and monitor use.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a clinical instructor supervising and evaluating nursing students.
- Clinical experience in the course content area for specialized teaching areas.
Responsibilities
- Perform duties in accordance with Columbia College’s vision, mission, and values and contribute to Nursing Department development.
- Guide, teach, and evaluate student performance in clinical and laboratory settings, including assigning students to patients and orienting students to participating agencies.
- Assign and grade clinical paperwork and evaluate students on an ongoing basis using structured forms and anecdotal notes in a timely manner.
- Conduct pre- and post-clinical conferences and meet individually with students at established intervals and as needed, at least at midterm and at the conclusion of each clinical and laboratory rotation.
- Teach clinical aspects of nursing using the established curriculum and function within the organization’s established authority framework.
- Communicate at least weekly with full-time course faculty about student performance and provide information supporting decisions about performance, guidance, and probation status.
- Follow nursing program policies and procedures and assist with their development, maintenance, and administration.
- Collaborate with the nursing site coordinator and lead course faculty on classroom, clinical, laboratory, and other program matters.
- Participate in selecting, evaluating, counseling, and guiding nursing students and maintain class, clinical, and laboratory records.
- Recommend program purchases and nursing equipment and participate in systematic program evaluation and nursing resource development.
- Participate in professional development for organizations such as the Missouri State Board of Nursing and the National League of Nursing.
- Help plan and participate in Nursing Program special events, serve on assigned nursing committees, and participate in assigned Columbia College activities.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with cooperating agencies and clinical sites.
- Participate in community organizations, communities, and committees related to nursing, education, health, and community welfare.
- Pursue professional growth by attending workshops, seminars, conferences, and other continuing education opportunities.
- Maintain confidentiality of student and patient records in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA.
- Provide superior customer service and treat all constituencies with respect and civility, regardless of communication method.
- Attend work regularly and on time during established operating hours and work additional hours as business necessitates.
- Report information received about crimes occurring on or near campus to the Director of Campus Safety as a Campus Security Authority.
- Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
