Fundamentals Clinical Faculty (part-time)

Covista•New Orleans, LA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Chamberlain University, with a 130-year history, aims to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals. It has 99,000 strong, with 31,000 students and 68,000 alumni, and is regionally accredited, comprising the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and online post-licensure programs, while the College of Health Professions offers online Master of Public Health and Master of Social Work degrees. Chamberlain College of Nursing is seeking qualified Fundamentals Clinical Faculty (part-time) for its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Clinical educators help students acquire skills and concepts of professional nursing, focusing on health promotion and rehabilitative aspects of patient care, utilizing the nursing process. Clinical teaching typically involves one weekday for an 8-week session at various clinical partner sites, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, community and public-health agencies, faith-based service organizations, independent practices, ambulatory care centers, public health agencies, military services (Army, Navy, and Air Force), VA Medical Centers, schools, home health environments…anywhere healthcare is delivered.

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