Pediatric Clinical Nursing Instructor (Part-Time)

Covista•Birmingham, AL

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a part-time position where you will inspire motivated students to realize their educational and career goals. As a Visiting Professor, you will have a flexible schedule, excellent compensation, strong mentorship and support programs, plus significant opportunities for career growth. The institution's community shares a common goal: to give each other the care we need to succeed and make a difference by transforming healthcare. If you are passionate about nursing and advancing your career through the power of education, we want to talk with you today.

Requirements

A master's or doctoral degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
An unencumbered professional RN nursing license in Alabama
Illinois RN License will be required to teach all courses (course assignments prioritized to professors who are currently licensed 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

Implements the College's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching, and service to the College, community, health system and profession.
Assumes responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching loads.
Plans clinical experiences for and provides direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students delivering nursing care to an individual or group of individuals.
Makes self-available to staff at the agencies.
Evaluates and provides documented feedback to student on level of performance based on course objectives.
Is available for remediation of students as required or needed.
Orients and maintains current knowledge related to agency/clinical policies, procedures, and expectations with the assistance of the agency/clinical personnel.
Develops and posts written clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, skill competency and individual learning needs.
Corrects and returns homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork and other written work in a timely manner.
Contributes to the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the programs and the College.
May teach didactic course content under supervision of course coordinator.
Keeps course coordinator informed of all student and agency issues and concerns.
Works with college administration, staff and other faculty members to improve the overall operation of the college and student satisfaction rates.
Participates in the implementation of the College Assessment Program, campus retention efforts, and both departmental and campus policies.
Serves as a professional role model for other faculty, staff, and students in the areas of customer service, collaboration, communication, excellence, dress, attendance, and general professionalism.
Utilizes relationship skills in situations requiring group problem solving, consensus building, and win-win negotiation.
Complies with all applicable regulatory rules and standards.
Reports to the dean or assistant dean: a course coordinator will also provide direct oversight.
Handles related duties as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Pediatric Nursing: Students will be demonstrating nursing skills and procedures in an inpatient healthcare center. Family-centered care of children is the focus of this course, exploring issues of normal childcare as well as health alterations of children from infancy through adolescence.
Scheduling: Schedule is determined based on the course need and the clinical specialty for each 8-week session. Days and hours may vary depending on course and clinical partner. Please note that additional dates may not be available, and clinical dates are not guaranteed for every session.