PartTime Travel Nurse Clinical Instructor USA

Nightingale College; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Nightingale College seeks a part-time Assistant Professor for Nursing Education to facilitate clinical teaching across various SOFE locations in the US. The role requires travel for clinical rotations, engaging with learners, and maintaining communication regarding performance. The position involves collaboration with nursing faculty and adherence to partner facilities' expectations. A graduate degree in nursing and an active RN or APRN license are required.

Benefits

Travel and lodging accommodations provided

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of relevant nursing education experience.
• Active RN or APRN license required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates learning at various SOFE sites across the US.
• Responsible for teaching and evaluating learners in nursing programs.

Skills

Clinical Nursing

Teaching

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Graduate degree in nursing

Tools

Learning Management Software

Canvas

Job description

******* Must be willing to travel up to 100% of the time to various locations within the US during the clinical rotations. This is not a state-specific travel position; assignments can be located in any of the Nightingale SOFE areas. Please see the link below for the list of all our SOFE (Supervised On-ground Field Experience) locations.

** We have 3 semesters each year, each lasting 16 weeks (about 3.5 months), with clinical rotations during at least 11 of these weeks. **

** Part-time faculty work: 20-22 experiential learning shifts or 5 to 5.5 weeks per semester. **

** Travel and lodging accommodations will be provided by the organization. **

**Supervised On-Ground Field Experience (SOFE) Areas (nightingale.edu) **

******** The starting budgeted salary for this position begins at $43,000. Nightingale College utilizes a faculty ladder with five levels to determine salary and position title. Nursing Education levels include Instructor, Assistant Professor I, Assistant Professor II, Associate Professor, and Professor. Placement on the ladder is determined at the time of an offer, based on degree level and nursing academia experience.

**Role and Responsibilities

The Assistant Professor for Nursing Education facilitates on-ground instruction by incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, industry trends, and an interdisciplinary approach to advanced practice nursing education and healthcare delivery. The incumbent will deliver the nursing curriculum aligned with the Program's mission, vision, values, and purposes. The Assistant Professor engages with learners throughout the education process, evaluating achievement potential and ensuring the successful attainment of program and organizational outcomes. The role involves collaboration within the nursing faculty.

• Facilitates learning at various SOFE sites, including clinical, simulation, or skills labs across the US.
• Responsible for teaching and evaluating learners in Practical Nursing, Baccalaureate, and Master's Degree Nursing Programs.
• Maintains open communication with learners regarding attendance, performance, and evaluations, submitting reports as required.
• Adheres to partner facilities' expectations and holds learners accountable.
• Participates in faculty meetings, committees, shared decision-making, and other activities.
• May be assigned to various modalities including experiential, didactic, evaluations, and NCLEX coaching.
• May carry additional teaching responsibilities outside primary assignments.
• Supports the implementation of functional projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Earned graduate degree in nursing from an accredited institution, with 0-1 year of relevant experience.
• Active, unencumbered RN or APRN license in the state of residence, with ability to obtain multi-state licensure.
• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential or commitment to obtain within one year.
• Current knowledge in multiple nursing practice areas.
• Two years of clinical nursing experience within the past five years.
• Supervisory experience in clinical education is preferred.
• Maintains immunizations and certifications per accreditation, facility, or state requirements.
• Contributions include ongoing professional development, SME roles, committee service, and learner load as per faculty matrix.
• Experience in Concept-Based Nursing Education and distance education is preferred.
• Familiarity with learning management software, especially Canvas, is preferred.
• Proficiency with modern technology platforms and adaptability to software tools.

******* This role is NOT remote or classroom-based.*******

************* This position requires 100% travel to facilitate clinical teaching at SOFE locations across the US. Assignments are not state-specific. Work Schedule: Part-time faculty work 20-22 experiential shifts or 5 to 5.5 weeks per semester. Please see the link below for our current SOFE locations.***

**Supervised On-Ground Field Experience (SOFE) Areas (nightingale.edu) **

All full-time employees are required to attend in person in Salt Lake City, Utah, for new employee orientation (NCO) and our annual conference. Travel and lodging are provided.

Nightingale College values diversity and inclusion, believing that the best outcomes for underserved and diverse populations are achieved through a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Our Mission

At Nightingale College, we transform rural health landscapes through innovative blended-distance learning. Our goal is to improve healthcare quality by educating nurses who serve communities in need. We are committed to professional and personal growth, fostering a positive environment for development, and making a meaningful impact in healthcare education. We are excited to have you consider joining us!