Fundamentals Clinical Faculty (part-time)
About The Position
Chamberlain University, with a 130-year history, is dedicated to educating, empowering, and emboldening diverse healthcare professionals to advance global health. The university is regionally accredited and comprises the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program across 23 campuses and online post-licensure programs, including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with six Specialty Tracks, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). The College of Health Professions provides online Master of Public Health and Master of Social Work degrees. Chamberlain College of Nursing is actively seeking qualified part-time Fundamentals Clinical Faculty to teach in its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Clinical educators play a crucial role in helping students acquire essential skills and concepts of professional nursing, with a focus on health promotion and rehabilitative aspects of patient care, utilizing the nursing process. Clinical teaching typically involves at least one weekday for an 8-week session at various clinical partner sites. These practice settings are diverse, encompassing large and small hospitals, long-term care facilities, community and public-health agencies, faith-based service organizations, independent practices, ambulatory care centers, public health agencies, military services, VA Medical Centers, schools, and home health environments. The university is committed to building long-term relationships with superior nurse educators who are experts in their field and dedicated to providing practitioner-focused education.
Requirements
- A master's or doctoral degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
- An unencumbered professional nursing license in Louisiana
- At least two years of professional experience within the last five years in the area of instruction as a registered nurse
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required to teach at specific clinical partner sites
- Have a genuine passion for nursing, education, and lifelong learning
- Have exceptional subject matter expertise with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Are eager to serve students and colleagues with passion, respect, and care
- Operate with a sense of responsibility and purpose with the desire to enrich colleagues, students, and the broader community
Nice To Haves
- Teaching or precepting experience is preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Implements the College's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching and service to the College, community, health system and profession
- Assumes responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching assignments
- Plans clinical experiences for and provides direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students delivering nursing care to an individual or group of individuals
- Evaluates and provides documented feedback to student on level of performance based on course objectives
- Is available for remediation of students as required or needed
- Orients and maintains current knowledge related to agency/clinical policies, procedures, and expectations with the assistance of the agency/clinical personnel
- Develops and posts written clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, skill competency and individual learning needs
- Grades homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork and other written work in a timely manner
- May teach didactic course content under supervision of course coordinator
- Keeps course coordinator informed of all student and agency issues and concerns
- Reports to the dean or assistant dean: a course coordinator will also provide direct oversight
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
