RN clinical instructor - Pediatrics

Brookline College • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

Brookline College, part of Unitek Learning, is hiring a per-diem RN Clinical Instructor to teach clinicals, simulation, and skills labs, with a focus on pediatrics. The instructor will contribute to nursing education by planning and supervising student clinical experiences, evaluating student performance, supporting instructional quality, and helping students develop clinical skills. Previous teaching experience is not required. The position offers a flexible schedule.

Requirements

• Hold a valid, active license issued by a State Board of Registered Nursing.
• Have a Master of Nursing or higher degree from an accredited college or university, including coursework in nursing or education, administration, OB, Pediatrics, or Psychiatry.
• Have at least four years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care.
• Have one year of clinical experience within the last five years; clinical teaching counts toward direct patient care.
• Be clinically competent as defined in CCR Section 1420(c).
• Have expertise in at least one nursing area: Psychiatric, Geriatrics, Med/Surg, Pediatrics, OB-Gyn, or Mental Health.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience is not required; no prior teaching experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other instructors to prepare, administer, and grade examinations.
• Participate in preparing final course evaluations.
• Ensure class attendance and grades are maintained and submitted.
• Assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives to support program quality.
• Plan and implement orientation for new faculty in theory and clinical facilities.
• Use teaching principles that recognize adult learners’ characteristics.
• Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction.
• Demonstrate or develop skills in using online activities to enhance course content during interactive teaching and learning.
• Maintain student attendance records and skills check-off forms, and assist with program data collection.
• Submit required program reports and forms to the program Director in a timely manner.
• Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations.
• Participate in committee activities that support the nursing program’s mission and function.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Plan and supervise student clinical experiences at assigned health care facilities.
• Evaluate student performance against clinical learning outcomes and established policies and procedures.
• Provide immediate feedback after observing clinical performance or a specific event.
• Ensure clinical assignments meet the needs of students and facilities.
• Determine appropriate methods to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
• Determine whether clinical facilities meet health and safety requirements for students.
• Provide ongoing communication access to students through office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.
• Participate in student advising activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Two weeks of starting vacation per year, increasing based on years of service.
• 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance at one times annual salary.
• Leadership development and training for career advancement.
• Tuition assistance and forgiveness for the employee and family, up to 100% depending on program.
• Flexible schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level