Adjunct Faculty (BSN)/Fort Myers

Nova Southeastern University; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Southeastern University is looking for a Nursing Adjunct to teach, supervise, and evaluate students in clinical settings including hospitals and simulation laboratories. This role demands recent clinical experience and the ability to assess student performance effectively.

Candidates must have an active Florida RN or APRN license and a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Preferred qualifications include prior teaching experience in undergraduate nursing programs. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare education in Fort Myers.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Florida RN or APRN license is required.
• Current immunizations as required by clinical facilities.
• Basic Life Support and/or other teaching-related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Teach, supervise, and evaluate students in clinical settings.
• Identify clinical assignments based on course objectives.
• Facilitate learning experiences to meet course objectives.
• Evaluate student performance.
• Maintain communication with course lead faculty.
• Attend required training and orientation programs.

Skills

Recent clinical experience

Understanding of EMR systems

Assess and evaluate student performance

Effective communication

Create conducive learning climate

Role model professional behaviors

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Primary Purpose

Nursing adjunct teach, supervise and evaluate students in clinical setting (hospital, community, skill or simulation laboratories).

Essential Job Functions

• Teach, supervise and evaluate students in clinical setting (hospital, community, skill or simulation laboratories).
• Identify appropriate clinical assignments based on course objectives.
• Facilitate students meeting course objectives by providing appropriate learning experiences.
• Evaluate student performance in meeting clinical objectives.
• Maintain communication with course lead faculty and Director of Clinical Services.
• Attend all required NSU and clinical facility training and orientation programs.
• Complete lab referrals as indicated for individual students.
• Complete anecdotal records as indicated for individual students.
• Maintain professional relationships with clinical facilities.

Job Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Recent clinical experience and knowledge of assigned clinical rotation.
• Basic understanding of electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Ability to assess and evaluate student performance.
• Ability to communicate with all stakeholders.
• Ability to clearly communicate in writing.
• Create climate that is conducive to learning.
• Role model professional behaviors.

Required Certifications / Licensure

• Active, unencumbered Florida RN or APRN license.
• Current immunizations (as required by clinical facilities).
• Basic Life Support and/or other certifications related to teaching assignment.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Major (if required)

Nursing

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical and classroom teaching experience in undergraduate nursing program preferred.
• Masters or Doctoral degree in nursing or related discipline preferred.

Safety Sensitive Position

No

Legal & Equal Opportunity Statements

Nova Southwestern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.