Part Time Clinical Nursing Instructor

Covista•Springfield, IL

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Chamberlain College of Nursing seeks Part-Time Clinical Nursing Faculty interested in teaching with our BSN Nursing program in Springfield, Illinois. You will be mentoring BSN students in person at an inpatient clinical setting, you'll be making connections between what our students are learning in the classroom and during simulations, with the real-world applications in patient care they are experiencing on-site. By bridging this gap, we can ensure that our students are not only well-prepared for their roles as healthcare professionals but also confident in their abilities to provide high-quality care to their patients. No teaching experience is required, nurses with solid clinical experience and a completed MSN are encouraged to apply! Scheduling: Schedule is determined based on the course need and the clinical specialty Typically, clinical instructors are scheduled for 3 to 4 12-hour shifts weekly, for 2 weeks out of every 8-week session This is a part time position, and the commitment is on a course-by-course basis. We are presently accepting applications to meet potential future need in the following areas of specialization: Adult Health I&II (Med-Surg) Advanced Adult Health (Med-Surg) Complex Health (Critical Care) Community Health Capstone Final Practicum Fundamentals Maternal Child Mental Health Pediatrics We frequently hire for this role in this market, and we're continuously looking for qualified applicants. Communication on next steps from our team may be delayed depending on open role availability. We appreciate your interest and will contact you if your qualifications align with an immediate or future opportunity.

Requirements

A master's or doctoral degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
An unencumbered professional RN nursing license in Illinois
Active BLS certification (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network)
At least two years professional experience within last five years in the area of instruction as a registered nurse

Responsibilities

Teaching and Curriculum Implementation
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.
Student Evaluation and Support
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.
Clinical Coordination
Orient and maintain current knowledge related to clinical site policies, procedures, and expectations with the assistance of the clinical site personnel.
Develop and post written clinical assignments consistent with students' knowledge base, skill competency, and individual learning needs.
Develops and posts written clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, skill competency and individual learning needs.
Maintain visibility while staying available to staff and students at the clinical site.
Program and College Development
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.
Professionalism and Collaboration
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.
Regulatory Compliance and Reporting
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.