Part-Time Faculty - Nursing - PT Clinical Nursing Instructors

Dutchess Community College • Poughkeepsie, NY

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Dutchess Community College (DCC) is seeking Part-Time Faculty/Clinical Instructors for their Nursing program. The role involves supervising nursing students in clinical agencies, collaborating with agency clinicians, and facilitating student learning experiences. This includes supporting the development of critical thinking skills and guiding students in acquiring nursing skills and duties.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Nursing or actively pursuing a Master's degree in Nursing.
• A license as an RN in the State of New York.
• At least two years of clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Med-Surg experience
• Previous teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Supervise client care provided by nursing students (max 8/group) in the clinical agency.
• Collaborate with agency clinicians to determine appropriate client assignments that align with course objectives.
• Facilitate optimal student learning experiences.
• Support student development of critical thinking skills.
• Provide guidance and structure with the acquisition of nursing skills and duties.
• Attend the annual full- and part-time nursing faculty meeting.
• Maintain communication with the lead teacher on a regular basis to coordinate the clinical experience with lecture and college laboratory.
• Attend the pre-semester orientation/planning meeting at the assigned service agency.
• Be oriented to the assigned service agency by the in-service education department.
• Select patient assignments to meet the week's objectives.
• Post student assignment sheet on nursing unit.
• Delineate the students' assignment with the agency staff.
• Familiarize the student with selected policies and procedures impacting nursing care in the clinical area.
• Conduct pre and post conferences, as well as monitoring students during the clinical experience.
• Confer with the students at least twice during the semester: mid-term and end of semester; more often if necessary.
• Maintain records on clinical assignments and students' performance each week.
• Guide and supervise students' performance during simulation exercises.
• Evaluate students' pattern of performance and preparedness.
• Complete written Student-Teacher conference form if performance is poor.
• Evaluate the students' nursing plan of care.
• Evaluate Course-Competency Appraisals at the college laboratory at the end of the semester.
• Follow guidelines identified in Adjunct Faculty handbook.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level