Clinical Nursing Instructor(s)

P. Terry's Burger Stand; West Barnstable (MA); On-site; USD 74,067 - 105,489; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Instructor for the Associate Degree Nursing Program. This part-time position includes providing clinical instruction to students and evaluating their performance across various nursing specialties such as pediatrics and psych nursing.

Candidates must hold a valid Massachusetts RN license and have five years of relevant clinical experience. The role entails delivering hands-on training and creating a positive learning environment for students.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse License.
• Five (5) years of clinical nursing experience.
• Expertise in fundamentals, pediatrics, maternity, community, psych, and medical-surgical nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical instruction and evaluation during rotations.
• Facilitate hands-on learning in healthcare settings.
• Supervise and mentor students in clinical practice.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Effective communication

Mentoring

Assessment and evaluation

Educational technology proficiency

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing with intent to complete CNE/C

Job description

Job Description

Provide clinical instruction to freshman and sophomore level students in the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The Day option runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays; the Evening/Weekend option runs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Instructional areas include fundamentals (subacute), pediatrics, maternity, medical‑surgical nursing, community, and psych.

General Statement of Responsibilities

Provide clinical instruction, guidance, support, and evaluation during clinical rotations, ensuring that students develop the necessary skills and competencies for nursing practice.

Examples of Duties

1. Clinical teaching in specific assigned clinical site/agency.
2. Facilitate hands‑on learning experiences that prepare students to apply skills in various healthcare settings.
3. Teach and demonstrate nursing skills and procedures to students.
4. Supervise and evaluate students' performance in clinical environments.
5. Mentor and guide students in their clinical practice.
6. Provide constructive feedback and assess students' competencies.
7. Foster a supportive and positive learning environment.
8. Assessment of student learning.
9. Attend faculty team meetings.
10. Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students to enhance the educational experience.
11. Participate in program evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

1. Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse License.
2. Five (5) years of clinical nursing experience.
3. Must possess one of the following:
   1. Master's degree in nursing, or
   2. Bachelor's degree in Nursing with a letter of intent to complete one of the following within the specified time frames:
      • Certification in Nursing Education/Clinical (CNE/C) within 3 years of hire, or
      • Master's degree within 5 years of hire.
4. Expertise and clinical experience in fundamentals (subacute), pediatrics, maternity, community, psych, and medical‑surgical nursing.
5. Ability to create an environment conducive to learning.
6. Ability to assess and evaluate student performance effectively.
7. Proficient in using educational technology and teaching tools.
8. Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Previous teaching or clinical instruction experience preferred.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications noted above are encouraged to provide written documentation outlining how their background and experience equip them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Compensation

$65.17 per hour, up to 18 hours per week. Part‑time, non‑benefited MCCC Unit position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities. The college prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the college's affirmative action/Title IX coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission, or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.