Mental Health Clinical Nursing Instructor

Covista • Jacksonville, FL

7d • $1,120 - $7,245

About The Position

Chamberlain University is seeking a part-time visiting professor to teach mental-health nursing clinical content. The course covers how individuals function in society, including anxiety, self-concept, thought disorders, mood alterations, addictive behaviors, organic brain dysfunction, abuse and violence issues, stress management, personal growth, therapeutic communication, individual and group therapy, and community mental-health resources.

The instructor implements the College’s philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching and service. They plan clinical experiences, directly supervise and evaluate students providing nursing care, provide documented feedback and remediation as needed, and coordinate with clinical agencies and College personnel. The position may also include teaching didactic course content under the supervision of a course coordinator.

The clinical schedule is one day per week, with clinical days listed as Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, during an eight-week session. Compensation is between $1,120 and $7,245 per assignment, depending on education and experience and other job-related factors.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• At least two years of experience within the last five years practicing as a registered nurse.
• Professional nurse licensure in the state of practice.
• Excellent communication skills, a high level of initiative, and prudent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Implement the College’s philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching and service to the College, community, health system, and profession.
• Assume responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching loads.
• Plan clinical experiences and directly supervise and evaluate nursing students delivering care to individuals or groups.
• Make oneself available to staff at clinical agencies.
• Evaluate students’ performance against course objectives and provide documented feedback.
• Provide remediation to students as required or needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of agency and clinical policies, procedures, and expectations, with assistance from agency personnel.
• Develop and post written clinical assignments appropriate to students’ knowledge, competencies, and learning needs.
• Correct and return homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork, and other written work in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of College programs.
• May teach didactic course content under the supervision of a course coordinator.
• Keep the course coordinator informed of student and agency issues and concerns.
• Work with College administration, staff, and faculty to improve College operations and student satisfaction.
• Participate in the College Assessment Program, campus retention efforts, and departmental and campus policies.
• Serve as a professional role model in customer service, collaboration, communication, excellence, dress, attendance, and professionalism.
• Use relationship skills for group problem-solving, consensus-building, and win-win negotiation.
• Comply with applicable regulatory rules, standards, policies, and standards.
• Report to the dean or assistant dean, with direct oversight also provided by a course coordinator.
• Handle related duties and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Excellent compensation.
• Strong mentorship and support programs.
• Significant opportunities for career growth.
• Professor support, student-led study groups, and clinical and career networking opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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