Nursing Clinical Instructor - PT

Education Affiliates • Nashville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Fortis College in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking a Nursing Clinical Instructor to help prepare the next generation of nurses. Nursing faculty are accountable to the Dean/Director of Nursing for implementing the approved curriculum in accordance with the nursing program and College/Campus mission and philosophy. Faculty provide students with opportunities to gain course-related knowledge and practice skills through varied, appropriate teaching methods. They plan learning activities that support program outcomes and comply with policies, legal and other regulatory requirements, and acceptable practice standards. Faculty also participate in program evaluation and continuous improvement and engage in personal professional development.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited professional nursing education program; an MSN is required for didactic instructors in the associate degree program, while a BSN may be acceptable for clinical instructors and LPN instructors.
• Current, active, unencumbered registered nurse license in Tennessee or a multistate privilege to practice in Tennessee.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Excellent teaching and classroom management skills.
• Functional abilities to carry out classroom, clinical, and laboratory teaching responsibilities.
• Clinical skill competence in the areas being taught.
• Competence with personal computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and email.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screening, required immunizations, and current CPR and HIPAA certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement the approved curriculum based on the nursing program and College/Campus mission and philosophy.
• Provide learning opportunities that help students acquire course knowledge and practice required skills using appropriate teaching methods.
• Plan learning activities that meet program outcomes and comply with policies, legal and regulatory requirements, and acceptable practice standards.
• Participate in program evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Engage in personal professional development and provide annual documentation of continuing professional growth at the employee’s expense.
• Carry out classroom, clinical, and laboratory teaching responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time