Part-Time Nursing Clinical Instructor — Shape Success

Excelsior University; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 4,250 - 5,750; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Excelsior University is seeking part-time clinical instructors to support nursing education by delivering developed course content, providing timely feedback, and supervising student clinical experiences in alignment with course objectives.

In this role, you will address student needs, contribute to engagement and retention initiatives, and collaborate with instructional faculty to ensure access to resources that impact success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing required; or BSN with active enrollment in and progression toward a master's or doctoral degree in Nursing.
• Active, unencumbered NYS RN license.
• Minimum of 5 years of RN experience in varied clinical areas, caring for patients across the lifespan.
• Current clinical experience within an acute care hospital setting.
• Experience supervising nursing students and/or new graduate RNs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to present information clearly; friendly, persuasive speaking and writing style.
• Experience with various modes of educational technology, including video conferencing software.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Successful complete institution-sponsored training program.
• Fulfill all requirements and adhere to all institution policies identified in the Excelsior University Clinical Faculty Handbook.
• Work 2 non‑consecutive weekends at a clinical site during an 8‑week course term. The weekend consists of Friday (6 hours—3 hours orientation, 3 hours patient care) & Saturday/Sunday clinical days (each 12 hours).
• Remain present for the entire clinical day, adhering to the full duration of clinical hours indicated.
• Plan and coordinate patient assignments for each student in the clinical group, consistent with the course and clinical objectives.
• Demonstrate competency with nursing skills and associated technology (EHR, automated medication dispensing system, smart intravenous pumps, etc.).
• Demonstrate familiarity with assigned clinical unit(s), facility policies and procedures; complete all facility required training.
• Participate in pre‑ and post‑clinical activities with assigned students within Canvas LMS.
• Conduct synchronous Zoom sessions with students as indicated by the course.
• Exhibit content and skill‑based expertise when engaging with students; provide relevant evidence‑based professional examples pertinent to the topic.
• Provide students with individualized feedback summarizing strengths and areas in need of improvement.
• Complete individual clinical evaluation rubrics for each student in a timely manner.

Skills

RN experience

Teaching

Communication skills

Educational technology

Education

Master's degree in nursing

BSN with active master's/doctoral progress

Tools

Canvas LMS

Zoom

EHR

Job description

Excelsior University is seeking part-time clinical instructors to support nursing education by delivering developed course content, providing timely feedback, and supervising student clinical experiences in alignment with course objectives.

In this role, you will address student needs, contribute to engagement and retention initiatives, and collaborate with instructional faculty to ensure access to resources that impact success.