Psychiatric Clinical Instructor
About The Position
The International College of Health Sciences (ICHS) is seeking a Psychiatric Clinical Instructor to instruct and supervise nursing students in psychiatric clinical patient-care settings. The role provides direct supervision during clinical rotations and helps students develop practical skills, clinical judgment, and professional behaviors for safe and effective patient care. The position contributes to ICHS’s mission of delivering innovative, quality education. The position requires on-site availability at clinical locations in Stuart, West Palm Beach, and Boynton Beach, with travel between locations based on operational needs. It is not remote. Schedules and shift lengths vary according to clinical-site requirements and academic needs; flexibility is required for days, evenings, nights, and weekends, and schedules may change as operational needs evolve. The instructor collaborates with academic leadership and clinical partners, implements course-aligned clinical objectives, and maintains documentation of student attendance, progress, and evaluations. The role also supports compliance with institutional, state, and accreditation standards. Work and access to computer systems must take place within the United States. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
Requirements
- Unencumbered Florida or Compact State RN license (required).
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (required).
- Strong clinical knowledge in psychiatric/mental health nursing.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to provide clear, constructive feedback and foster student growth.
- Proficiency with electronic documentation and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams.
- Commitment to professional and ethical conduct.
- On-site availability in Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, and Stuart.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings as needed.
- Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made where applicable.
- Work must be performed and computer systems accessed from within the United States.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of psychiatric/mental health nursing experience.
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
- Experience in clinical instruction, preceptorship, or nursing education.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing students in psychiatric clinical settings.
- Demonstrate and teach best practices in psychiatric nursing care.
- Ensure students comply with clinical-site policies and procedures.
- Provide timely, constructive feedback and document student performance.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Collaborate with academic leadership to deliver clinical objectives aligned with course outcomes.
- Integrate evidence-based practices and current psychiatric nursing standards into instruction.
- Participate in clinical curriculum development and evaluation as needed.
- Serve as a liaison between ICHS, clinical-site staff, and students.
- Maintain open, professional communication with faculty, administration, and clinical partners.
- Attend faculty meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation of student attendance, progress, and evaluations.
- Report student or clinical-site concerns to appropriate academic leadership.
- Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and accreditation standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
