Part-Time Clinical Instructor, Nursing (Remote/Onsite)

Western Governors University; United States; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Remote/onsite options

Bi-weekly pay

Job summary

Western Governors University is seeking a Prelicensure Clinical Instructor to teach and mentor nursing students in a remote/onsite environment. You will work with a team to support an assigned group of students and provide specialized instruction on challenging clinical coursework.

The role involves supervising clinical learning, ensuring student success, and coordinating with coaches/preceptors. Compensation is hourly with bi-weekly pay and requires accurate time entry.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing; Education is verified.
• Two years minimum nursing experience.
• Unencumbered RN license Active, unencumbered license in designated state.
• Work history demonstrating continuous advancement and success in roles requiring creative problem solving and collaboration.
• As needed, support the 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.
• Serves as a professional role model for students in communication, ethical comportment, and problem-solving.
• Provides expertise in an assigned content area and maintains current knowledge in their field.
• Demonstrates an understanding of, and participates in, the implementation of the philosophy and goals of the program.
• Fosters students learning through innovative teaching practices; to include how to perform duties in the clinical setting.
• Responds with urgency to meet student needs and communicates professionally and respectfully with students and all other members of the WGU community.
• Makes appropriate student referrals for remediation or other needs, utilizing WGU policies and procedures.
• Communicates with the student's assigned coach/preceptor as needed to discuss student progress and concerns.
• Provide final review and approval for student's clinical time.
• Offers proactive support and outreach to assigned students.
• Uses technology-based teaching and communication platforms to aid students in the development of competencies.
• Submits electronic clinical student evaluation form(s) after completion of clinical intensive.
• Collaborates with other professionals within the university to promote a positive, student-obsessed atmosphere.
• Responsible for responding with urgency to changing requirements, priorities, and short deadlines.
• Maintains a working knowledge and understanding of relevant state regulations.
• Conducts both in-person and/remote methods of student evaluation.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Unencumbered RN license

RN license in designated state

Doctorate or terminal degree (preferred)

Job description

Western Governors University is seeking a Prelicensure Clinical Instructor to teach and mentor nursing students in a remote/onsite environment. You will work with a team to support an assigned group of students and provide specialized instruction on challenging clinical coursework.

The role involves supervising clinical learning, ensuring student success, and coordinating with coaches/preceptors. Compensation is hourly with bi-weekly pay and requires accurate time entry.