Pediatric Clinical Nursing Instructor (Part-Time)

Covista•Grand Rapids, MI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a part-time position where the instructor will inspire motivated students to realize their educational and career goals. The role offers a flexible schedule, excellent compensation, strong mentorship and support programs, and opportunities for career growth. The institution fosters a community dedicated to supporting each other to succeed and make a difference by transforming healthcare. The position involves clinical teaching in pediatric nursing, focusing on family-centered care of children from infancy through adolescence, including normal childcare and health alterations. Students will demonstrate nursing skills and procedures in an inpatient healthcare center.

Requirements

A master's or doctoral degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
An unencumbered professional RN nursing license in Michigan
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