Mental Health Clinical Nursing Instructor (PT)

Covista • Arlington, VA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Chamberlain University, with over 135 years in healthcare education, is the largest nursing school in the country, dedicated to providing a high-value education that prepares students to thrive as healthcare professionals through its Chamberlain Care® commitment. It offers Bachelor of Science in Nursing, post-licensure programs, and degrees in Public Health, Social Work, and Physician Assistant Studies. The university operates on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days (Monday–Thursday) to foster creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building. Chamberlain is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Chamberlain College of Nursing is seeking Part-Time Clinical Instructors for its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in the Arlington, VA area. This role involves mentoring students in person at an inpatient clinical setting, bridging the gap between classroom learning, simulations, and real-world patient care. Candidates with a completed MSN are encouraged to apply, and teaching experience is not required. Clinicals are scheduled in healthcare facilities in Arlington, VA, specifically for Mental Health Psych Nursing, focusing on nursing skills and procedures in an inpatient setting, with emphasis on individual functioning, anxiety, self-concept, thought disorders, mood alterations, addictive behaviors, organic brain dysfunction, abuse, and violence issues.

Requirements

• A Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university.
• An unencumbered professional nursing license in VA.
• At least two years professional experience within last five years in the area of instruction as a registered nurse.
• Live within a reasonable proximity of Arlington, VA - will be teaching at the clinical locations assigned per session.
• Have 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

• Implement the College's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching and service.
• Assume responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching loads.
• Plan clinical experiences and provide direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students.
• Develop and post written clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, skill competency and individual learning needs.
• Evaluate and provide documented feedback on performance to students based on course objectives.
• Be available for remediation of students as required or needed.
• Correct and return homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork, and other written work in a timely manner.
• Orient and maintain current knowledge related to clinical site policies, procedures, and expectations with the assistance of the clinical site personnel.
• Maintain visibility while staying available to staff and students at the clinical site.
• Contribute to the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the programs and the College.
• Participate in the implementation of the College Assessment Program, campus retention efforts, and both departmental and campus policies.
• May teach simulation/skills lab and/or didactic course content under supervision of course coordinator.
• Serve as a professional role model for other faculty, staff, and students.
• Utilize relationship skills in situations requiring group problem solving, consensus building, and win-win negotiation.
• Work with college administration, staff, and other faculty members to improve the overall operation of the college and student satisfaction rates.
• Comply with all applicable regulatory rules and standards.
• Keep the course coordinator informed of all student and agency issues and concerns.
• Report to the dean or assistant dean, with direct oversight from a course coordinator.
• Handle related duties and perform other duties as assigned, comply with all policies and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level