Onsite Nursing Clinical Instructor (Part-Time)

Western Governors University; United States; Remote; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Governors University seeks a Prelicensure Clinical Instructor to support nursing students in the Waco, TX region. This on-site role involves mentoring students during experiential clinical coursework and collaborating with coaches and faculty to ensure successful clinical placements.

The position is paid hourly, with bi-weekly compensation, and requires a Master's in Nursing, an active RN license, and clinical teaching or nursing education experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing; Education is verified.
• Two years minimum Nursing experience with growth and collaboration.
• Unencumbered RN license; active in designated state.
• State and federal credentialing requirements may apply.
• Support Health Placement Team to secure clinical partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Act as a steward for carrying out WGU’s mission and strategic vision.
• Demonstrate a high level of commitment, effectiveness, and consistency.
• Serve as a professional role model for students in communication, ethics, and problem-solving.
• Provide expertise in an assigned content area and maintain current knowledge.
• Demonstrate understanding of program philosophy and goals.
• Foster student learning through innovative teaching practices in clinical settings.
• Respond with urgency to meet student needs and communicate professionally.
• Provide final review and approval for student clinical time.
• Offer proactive support and outreach to assigned students.
• Utilize technology-based teaching platforms to aid competency development.
• Submit electronic clinical student evaluations after clinical intensive.
• Collaborate with university colleagues to promote a positive student-focused atmosphere.
• Adapt to changing requirements and tight deadlines.
• Maintain knowledge of state regulations.
• Conduct in-person and remote student evaluations.

Skills

Communication

Stress management

Self-motivation

Independent work

Tech aptitude

Onboarding compliance

Education

Master's degree in nursing

RN license (unencumbered)

Active state license

Job description

Western Governors University seeks a Prelicensure Clinical Instructor to support nursing students in the Waco, TX region. This on-site role involves mentoring students during experiential clinical coursework and collaborating with coaches and faculty to ensure successful clinical placements.

The position is paid hourly, with bi-weekly compensation, and requires a Master's in Nursing, an active RN license, and clinical teaching or nursing education experience.