Nursing Clinical Instructor - PT

Fortis College; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis College in Nashville, TN seeks a Nursing Instructor to educate the next generation of nurses across didactic, clinical, and lab settings. The role emphasizes delivering the approved curriculum and helping students meet program outcomes within the nursing department.

The successful candidate will have an MSN in nursing education, an active TN RN license, and proven teaching ability with strong communication and classroom management skills.

Qualifications

• MSN in nursing education required for didactic instructors.
• Current Tennessee RN license or multistate license to practice in Tennessee.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver curriculum-based instruction in didactic, clinical and lab settings.
• Implement approved curriculum and assess program outcomes.
• Participate in program evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Teaching skills

Classroom management

Education

MSN degree

BSN acceptable for clinical/LPN instructors

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)

Job description

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 app roximately 50 post-secondary schools nationwide, with over 20 of these locations offering nursing programs. These s chools 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 M SN 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 acqu ire the knowledge and practice the skills iden tified in course obje ctives usi ng varied and appr opriate teaching met hods . 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 part icipate in the program’s evaluation and continuous improvement process and engage in personal professional development.

Requirements:

• Completion of an a ccredited 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 HIP A A certifications .
• Provides annual documentation of continuing professional growth at the employee’s expense.

EEO -

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