RN clinical instructor - Critical Care

Brookline College • Tucson, AZ

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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 in Critical Care. The instructor shares nursing expertise with students and supports their learning and development. Previous teaching experience is not required. The role offers a flexible schedule and a collegiate work environment.

Requirements

• Hold a valid, active license issued by a State Board of Registered Nursing.
• Have a Master of Nursing degree or higher 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 a nursing area such as Psychiatric, Geriatrics, Med/Surg, Pediatrics, OB-Gyn, or Mental Health.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other instructors to prepare, administer, and grade course examinations.
• Participate in preparing final course evaluations.
• Ensure class attendance and grades are recorded 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 the characteristics of adult learners.
• Make continuous efforts to improve instructional quality.
• Demonstrate or acquire skills for using online activities to enhance course content and interactive teaching and learning.
• Maintain student attendance and skills check-off records 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 students with ongoing communication through office hours, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.
• Participate in student advising activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Two weeks of starting vacation per year, increasing with years of service.
• 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance equal to 1 times annual salary.
• Leadership development and training for career advancement.
• Tuition assistance and forgiveness for the employee and family, up to 100% depending on the program.
• Competitive salary.
• Unlimited growth potential.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level