Clinical Nursing Instructor (RN) Part-Time - Grand Rapids, MI

Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

Joyce University is hiring a part-time Clinical Nursing Instructor to mentor nursing students at local clinical sites in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. The instructor helps students build clinical skills, judgment, communication, and confidence through hands-on experiences in healthcare settings, while connecting real-world nursing practice to course learning. Faculty members can continue their own nursing practice while teaching, and typically work one to two clinical shifts per week during each academic term. The role also includes collaboration with university faculty and staff and participation in select university activities, such as faculty meetings, pinning ceremonies, and graduation. Joyce University supports professional growth through development opportunities and tuition reimbursement or tuition reduction toward an MSN or DNP.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered RN license in the State of Michigan.
Master's degree in Nursing.
2–3 years of clinical nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching, precepting, mentoring, or clinical education experience.

Responsibilities

Guide nursing students through hands-on clinical experiences at local healthcare sites.
Connect real-world nursing practice to material students are learning in their courses.
Coach and mentor students as they develop clinical skills, judgment, communication, and confidence.
Observe student performance and provide meaningful feedback and evaluation.
Identify when students need additional support and help them develop through coaching and remediation.
Collaborate with Joyce faculty and staff to support a consistent, student-centered learning experience.
Stay current in nursing practice and bring current clinical knowledge into teaching.
Participate in select university activities, including faculty meetings, pinning ceremonies, and graduation.