Capstone Clinical Faculty (part-time)- Wichita, KS

Chamberlain University; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 12,499 - 80,854; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Opportunity to make a difference in healthcare education

Job summary

A leading nursing educational institution in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking a Clinical Instructor to implement course curricula and supervise nursing students in clinical settings. The role demands a master's degree in nursing and an active nursing license in Kansas. Responsibilities include evaluating student performance and planning clinical experiences. The pay ranges from $1,120 to $7,245 per assignment based on various factors. This position supports a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must have an unencumbered professional nursing license in Kansas.
• 2+ years of professional experience within the last five years as a registered nurse.
• Teaching or precepting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements the College's philosophy and curriculum through clinical teaching.
• Plans and provides supervision for nursing students.
• Evaluates student performance based on course objectives.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Passion for nursing and education

Ability to serve students and colleagues respectfully

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Chamberlain University has a 130-year history and the mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. We’re 99,000 strong, with 31,000 students and 68,000 alumni armed with the skills, passion, and determination to make a difference in today’s complex healthcare environment. By living Chamberlain Care®, we’ve built a culture in which colleagues and students thrive and we graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide. Our regionally accredited University is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. Our College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at 23 campuses and online post-licensure degree programs and certificates including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with six Specialty Tracks, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Our College of Health Professions offers online options with a Master of Public Health degree, Public Health Certificate programs, and a Master of Social Work degree. Learn more about Chamberlain University, part of Covista Global Education, at www.chamberlain.edu.

Job Description

Teaching is onsite (in clinical setting) with one of our clinical partners.

Schedule: most commonly 12-hour rotations (7a-7p) for three to four consecutive days.

Capstone Final Clinical Overview

The course facilitates the student’s transition into professional nursing through an exploration of trends and issues in professional nursing and participation in experiential-based nursing experiences. This culminating clinical practicum focuses on refining skills in the delivery and management of nursing care within the context of legal, ethical and evidence-based practice.

In this role, the clinical instructor

• 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 assignments.
• Plans clinical experiences for and provides direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students delivering nursing care to an individual or group of individuals.
• 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.
• Grades homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork and other written work in a timely manner.
• May teach didactic course content under supervision of course coordinator.
• Keeps course coordinator informed of all student and agency issues and concerns.
• Reports to the dean or assistant dean: a course coordinator will also provide direct oversight.

Qualifications

You are encouraged to explore this opportunity if you have:

• A master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
• An unencumbered professional nursing license in the state of Kansas.
• An IL nursing license will be required before accepting any clinical contract for a given session.
• At least two years professional experience within last five years in the area of instruction as a registered nurse
• Teaching or precepting experience is preferred but not required
• Have genuine passion for nursing, education, and lifelong learning
• Have exceptional subject matter expertise with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Are eager to serve students and colleagues with passion, respect and care
• Operate with a sense of responsibility and purpose with the desire to enrich colleagues, students and the broader community

Additional Information

Chamberlain Visiting Professor Position - Campus

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected compensation rate for this position is between $1,120 per assignment to $7,245 per assignment, depending on the credit hour assigned to the course.

Actual pay may be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as type of course taught; experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At Covista, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation