OB Clinical Nursing Instructor

International College of Health Sciences; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A health sciences college in Boynton Beach is seeking an experienced OB Clinical Instructor / Simulation Instructor to oversee nursing students in clinical and simulation settings. Candidates must hold an RN License, have a minimum of 4 years clinical experience, and preferably possess an ASN or BSN degree. Responsibilities include mentoring students, facilitating simulations, and maintaining communication with clinical partners. This is an on-site role requiring flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• Unencumbered Florida or Compact State RN License required.
• Minimum 4 years clinical experience as an RN required.
• Experience in clinical instruction, preceptorship, or nursing education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate nursing students in clinical settings.
• Facilitate high-fidelity simulation sessions and lab activities.
• Maintain professional communication with faculty and clinical partners.
• Complete accurate documentation of student performance.

Skills

Clinical knowledge in nursing

Verbal and written communication skills

Feedback and student growth

Proficiency with electronic documentation

Team collaboration

Professional and ethical conduct

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

The International College of Health Sciences (ICHS) is hiring a skilled OB Clinical Instructor / Simulation Instructor to support our School of Nursing in the Boynton Beach / West Palm Beach area. This role combines direct supervision of students in obstetric/maternal–newborn clinical settings with high-fidelity simulation instruction using Gaumard mannequins in our campus lab.

Purpose

The OB Clinical Instructor / Simulation Instructor provides direct instruction and supervision to nursing students in OB/maternal–newborn clinical environments and in the simulation lab. The role ensures students develop safe, competent practice, sound clinical judgment, and professional behaviors when caring for childbearing individuals and newborns.

Responsibilities

OB Clinical Instruction & Supervision

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing students in OB/maternal–newborn clinical settings (e.g., L&D, postpartum, newborn nursery, mother–baby).
• Demonstrate and reinforce best practices in obstetric and newborn nursing care, patient safety, and effective interprofessional communication.
• Ensure student compliance with clinical site policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback and document student performance according to program requirements.
• Foster a supportive, inclusive learning environment that promotes student confidence and critical thinking.

Simulation & Lab Instruction

• Facilitate OB and maternal–newborn focused high-fidelity simulation sessions and related lab activities aligned with course outcomes.
• Operate, program, and troubleshoot Gaumard high-fidelity mannequins and related simulation software and A/V systems.
• Conduct structured pre-briefings and debriefings that promote clinical reasoning, reflection, and professional communication.
• Demonstrate and supervise OB-related skills and assessments (e.g., fetal monitoring concepts, postpartum assessments, newborn assessments, medication administration).
• Evaluate student performance in simulation using established rubrics and competency checklists and provide clear, actionable feedback.

Professional Communication & Collaboration

• Serve as a liaison between ICHS, clinical site staff, and students.
• Maintain open, professional communication with faculty, administration, and clinical partners.
• Attend faculty meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.

Administrative Duties

• Complete accurate and timely documentation of student attendance, progress, and evaluations.
• Report any student or site concerns to the appropriate academic leadership.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and accreditation standards.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Unencumbered Florida or Compact State RN License required.
• Minimum 4 years clinical experience as an RN required.
• Minimum of an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited school; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Experience in clinical instruction, preceptorship, or nursing education preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong clinical knowledge in nursing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide clear, constructive feedback and foster student growth.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams.
• Commitment to upholding the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct.

Additional Requirements

• Must reside within commuting distance of Boynton Beach, Florida.
• This is not a remote position; on-site presence at clinical locations is required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings as needed.

Additional Information

At no time may work be performed, or computer systems accessed, from outside of the U.S. Individuals hired must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note that the responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

International College of Health Sciences provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.