Mental Health Clinical Nursing Instructor

Covista•Jacksonville, FL

22h•$1,120 - $7,245•Onsite

About The Position

Chamberlain University is seeking a part-time visiting professor to teach mental-health nursing. The course addresses how individuals function in society and covers anxiety, self-concept, thought disorders, mood alterations, addictive behaviors, organic brain dysfunction, abuse and violence, 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. The position involves planning and supervising clinical experiences, evaluating student performance, providing remediation when needed, coordinating with clinical agencies and course leadership, and contributing to program and campus development. Didactic course content may also be taught under the supervision of a course coordinator. This is a part-time visiting professor position. The stated compensation range is $1,120 to $7,245 per assignment, depending on education and experience and other job-related factors. The position reports to the dean or assistant dean, with direct oversight also provided by a course coordinator.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing.
At least 2 years of experience within the last 5 years practicing nursing as a registered nurse.
Professional nurse licensure in the state of practice.
Excellent communication skills.
High level of initiative and prudent judgment.

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 autonomous aspects of individual teaching loads.
Plans clinical experiences and directly supervises and evaluates nursing students providing care to individuals or groups.
Makes themselves available to staff at clinical agencies.
Evaluates students and provides documented feedback on performance based on course objectives.
Provides student remediation as required or needed.
Learns and maintains current knowledge of agency and clinical policies, procedures, and expectations with assistance from agency personnel.
Develops and posts written clinical assignments appropriate to students’ knowledge, competencies, and learning needs.
Corrects and returns homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork, and other written work in a timely manner.
Contributes to ongoing program and College development, implementation, and evaluation.
May teach didactic course content under the supervision of a course coordinator.
Keeps the course coordinator informed about student and agency issues and concerns.
Works with college administration, staff, and faculty to improve college operations and student satisfaction.
Participates in the College Assessment Program, campus retention efforts, and departmental and campus policies.
Serves as a professional role model in customer service, collaboration, communication, excellence, dress, attendance, and professionalism.
Uses relationship skills for group problem-solving, consensus building, and win-win negotiation.
Complies with applicable regulatory rules, standards, policies, and standards.
Reports to the dean or assistant dean and receives direct oversight from a course coordinator.
Handles related duties and other duties as assigned.