Part Time Clinical Nursing Instructor

Covista•Irwindale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Chamberlain College of Nursing seeks Part-Time Clinical Instructors interested in teaching students in our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program studying at our Irwindale, CA campus. You will be mentoring 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. Required commitment is one 8-12/hour shift per week for each 8-week session at one of our clinical partner sites. Clinical schedules vary every session: weekdays, weekends or nights shifts depending on specialty. Candidates with a completed MSN are encouraged to apply - Opportunities for teaching full-time in the classroom and lab may be available! You will be scheduled to a healthcare facility in your choice of location, we work with clinical sites throughout the following areas (depending on specialty): North and South Los Angeles County: Los Angeles, Panorama City, Paramount, Sylmar, Van Nuys. Orange County: Brea, Duarte, Fullerton, Inglewood, San Gabriel Santa Clarita Valley: Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus, Valencia San Fernando Valley: Burbank, Calabasas, Glendale, Hidden Hills, San Fernando Montclair Thousand Oaks Riverside We are presently accepting applications to meet potential future need in the following areas of specialization: Maternal Child Pediatrics Mental Health Fundamental Skills Adult Health I&II (Med-Surg) Complex Health (Critical Care) Capstone Final Practicum 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 in Nursing (MSN), or doctoral degree (DNP/PhD) in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
An unencumbered California RN nursing license
California Board of Registered Nursing Faculty Approval is required to teach. If you are not already approved by the BRN, you may apply for approval to teach on the BreEZe website where you renew you RN license by choosing CA faculty approval under the Registered Nurse drop down.
Active BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
At least two years professional experience within last five years in the area of instruction as a registered nurse

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.
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.
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.