Nursing Clinical Instructor - PT

Education Affiliates; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis College in Nashville, TN, affiliated with Education Affiliates, seeks a Nursing Instructor to train the next generation of nurses. This role combines classroom, lab, and clinical instruction.

You will implement the approved curriculum, evaluate student outcomes, and engage in ongoing professional development. A MSN in nursing education is required for didactic instructors, with BSN acceptable for clinical or LPN roles.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited MSN nursing education program.
• Active RN license in Tennessee or multi-state privilege to practice in Tennessee.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Strong classroom management and teaching skills.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and email.
• Background check, immunizations, CPR and HIPAA certifications required.
• Annual documentation of continuing professional growth at the employee’s expense.

Responsibilities

• Deliver didactic, clinical, and laboratory instruction as assigned.
• Implement the approved curriculum and assess student outcomes.
• Participate in program evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Engage in professional development.

Skills

RN licensure in TN

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Classroom management

Analytical skills

Computer proficiency

Education

MSN in nursing education

BSN acceptable for clinical/LPN instructors

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Email proficiency

Job description

Nursing Faculty

We are seeking enthusiastic achievers with a desire to impact the future of nursing education!

Fortis College in Nashville, TN has a current opening for a Nursing Instructor. Fortis is affiliated with Education Affiliates, a company with approximately 50 post-secondary schools nationwide, with over 20 of these locations offering nursing programs. These schools are known as Fortis College, Fortis Institute, Denver School of Nursing, and St. Paul's School of Nursing. Our programs range from practical nursing to MSN degrees.

Position Description

Nursing faculty are professionals with the education and practice skills to prepare the next generation of nurses. Faculty members are accountable to the Dean/Director of Nursing for the implementation of the approved curriculum based on the mission and philosophy of the nursing program and the College/Campus. They provide students with opportunities to acquire the knowledge and practice the skills identified in course objectives using varied and appropriate teaching methods. They plan learning activities to meet program outcomes based on the standards set by policies, legal and other regulatory requirements, and acceptable practice. Faculty also participate in the program’s evaluation and continuous improvement process and engage in personal professional development.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited professional nursing education program resulting in a MSN is required for didactic instructors in the associate degree program, a BSN may be acceptable for clinical instructors and LPN instructors.
• A current active unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the state of Tennessee or a multistate privilege to practice in Tennessee.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and analytical skills.
• Excellent teaching and classroom management skills
• Functional abilities to carry out classroom, clinical and laboratory teaching responsibilities
• Competence in clinical skills in areas of teaching
• Competent in personal computer applications: word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email.
• Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screening, required immunizations, current CPR and HIPAA certifications.
• Provides annual documentation of continuing professional growth at the employee’s expense.