Full Time Mental Health Clinical Instructor

West Coast University; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast University seeks a Nursing Faculty member to mentor and educate nursing students, supporting their journey in healthcare. The position requires a master’s degree in nursing and active clinical experience, focusing on fostering student success through innovative teaching methods. Join a collaborative environment committed to inclusivity and personal development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing required.
• Minimum two years as a clinical RN.
• Experience in teaching nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support nursing students academically.
• Participate in curriculum assessment and improvement.
• Guide students during clinical experiences.

Skills

Mentoring

Teaching

Clinical assessment

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Professional nurse licensure

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Come care with us at West Coast University! As a Nursing Faculty member for a certified Great Place to Work, you will guide nursing students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they treat throughout their career in healthcare.

At West Coast University, you will have the opportunity to share your success story with the next generation of nurses as a key member of our student-centered, innovative community!

You will make an impact by:

1. Serving as a mentor, role model, and facilitator who provides guidance and academic support for students.
2. Demonstrating enthusiasm for teaching, the teaching/learning process, and individual students.
3. Applying your skills and experience to your assigned teaching schedule.
4. Participating in and contributing to assessment activities of courses/curriculum and programs via a continuous improvement plan set forth by the University.
5. Regularly contributing to improvement of class materials and syllabus within prescribed shared governance culture.
6. Utilizing a variety of teaching methodologies to instruct students, always with an intent to facilitate observable evidence of student fulfillment of prescribed learning outcomes.
7. Maintain scholarly activities.
8. Participating in professional growth and service in accordance with university policies.
9. Advancing our commitment and focus on the students we serve, and their success as healthcare professionals.
10. Fully leveraging our innovative technologies and resources, such as our Simulation and Innovation Labs.

If working with students in a Clinical setting you will:

1. Assume responsibility for students in clinical facilities.
2. Clarify clinical expectations with students.
3. Clarify student placement and expectations with clinical facility staff.
4. Utilize care planning time to direct students to available resources needed for clinical preparation.
5. Assess student knowledge and skill level to ensure safety and optimal care to patients.
6. Utilize pre- and post-conference to allow students an opportunity to share learned experiences, ensuring clarity of the correlation between weekly theory content with clinical objectives and experiences.
7. Provide feedback of clinical performance immediately after observation of event and overall performance at midterm and end of semester.

Your Experience Includes:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and other MS office products as needed.
• Compliance with state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance, and other regulatory standards such as the State Board of Nursing.
• Clinical RN - Must have a minimum of two (2) years prior experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care and a minimum of one year experience in the field in which they teach.

Education:

• Master’s degree in nursing
• Professional nurse licensure required

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Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at West Coast University.

At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guiding them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.

West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.