Part Time Faculty in Clinical Nursing

Eastern Connecticut State University • Windham, CT

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About The Position

This position is part of an ongoing recruitment process within the Department of Health Science and Nursing Department to develop a pool of qualified applicants. Qualified candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis and contacted directly by the Director of Clinical Education. This position is a semester-by-semester appointment located in eastern Connecticut. Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking applicants whose primary responsibilities will be to act as an adjunct clinical instructor for the undergraduate 4-year BS of Nursing program. This instructor is responsible for the supervision, instruction, and evaluation of nursing students in the approved clinical agencies and clinical laboratory setting.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a current, unencumbered state of CT RN license.
• Master's degree or higher in nursing.
• 3 to 5 years of clinical experience.
• Current Clinical experience in one or more of the following areas: Medical-Surgical/Adult Nursing, Obstetrical Nursing, Geriatric Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Pediatrics and Family Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing.
• Experience evaluating student performance in clinical training settings.
• Completion of health indicators (MMR, titers, TB status, Hepatitis B, and others as required by clinical affiliations) and CPR certification at the time of employment.
• Commitment to the Mission and Vision of the Eastern Connecticut State University's Nursing Program.
• Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Weekday/Weekend availability for nursing clinical instruction for 6-10 students in diverse healthcare settings.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience teaching undergraduate students in clinical settings.
• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) Credentials.
• Experience managing and directing group clinical training for students in an undergraduate nursing program.
• Experience with a wide range of educational strategies.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools, e-mail, and the Internet along with the ability to quickly learn new applications, including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software.
• Experience in teaching in a skills lab or simulation.

Responsibilities

• Teach clinical sections for undergraduate nursing students each semester based on clinical experience, in accordance with the approved course description, learning outcomes, and schedule.
• Collaborate with course faculty to supervise pre-licensure nursing students in their clinical settings.
• Correlate clinical and simulation education with didactic.
• Provide educational opportunities that benefit students throughout the learning.
• Evaluate students' written assignments and clinical performance.
• Participate in on-campus lab or simulation activities with their clinical groups.
• Serve as a liaison to clinical agencies.
• Apprise each student of their clinical performance on a regular basis and provide constructive feedback.
• Foster critical thinking to complete care for patients.
• Facilitate professional relationships with all members of the health care team.
• Model professional behavior.
• Provide clear expectations of outcomes to students within the clinical setting.
• Collaborate with course faculty and the Nursing Simulation Specialist to fulfill clinical support and educational needs while meeting simulation program outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree