Practical Nursing Clinical Instructor (Part time/Adjunct)

Lindenwood; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindenwood is seeking a Practical Nursing Clinical Instructor responsible for imparting essential nursing knowledge to students, ensuring their competency in course objectives while addressing student concerns.

The role involves supervising clinical experiences, collaborating with the nursing department, and participating in student orientation. A Michigan Registered Nursing license and a Bachelor's in Nursing are mandatory, along with significant clinical experience and teaching background preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan Registered Nursing license required.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience as a registered nurse preferred.
• Prior experience teaching students or staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lecture, conduct, and supervise clinical experiences of RN/PN students.
• Plan and coordinate daily learning experiences.
• Assess patient status to assure appropriate learning experiences.

Skills

Strong background knowledge of hospital and nursing policies

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Organizational and time-management skills

Ability to work well independently and within a team

Excellent listening and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree

Job description

Job Title

Practical Nursing Clinical Instructor

Department

Education

Job Summary

The Practical Nursing Clinical Instructor is responsible for imparting knowledge and skills necessary for students to succeed, ensuring competency in course objectives while evaluating and resolving student concerns, and maintaining compliance.

Essential Functions

• Lecture, conduct, and supervise clinical experiences of RN/PN students and provide in‑services as directed.
• Instruct students in principles and application of physical, biological, and psychological subjects related to the role of the PN as necessary.
• Plan and coordinate daily learning experiences that individualize both student and patient needs.
• Provide learning opportunities that enhance student development in the application of the nursing process, interpersonal skills acquisition, and technical procedures.
• Provide guidance and education to PN students on problem‑solving and effective communication between co‑workers, patients and patient family members across a variety of cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic levels.
• Participate in campus‑wide orientation of RN/PN students.
• Supervise and monitor students on an ongoing basis as they perform technical and patient care skills.
• Assess patient status on an ongoing basis to assure appropriate learning experiences.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and/or Clinical Coordinator to monitor student progress and maintain records of student clinical experiences.
• Maintain accurate records of students’ time and attendance, evaluations, experiences, performance, and progress.
• Report any/all concerns to the Director of Nursing/Clinical Coordinator.
• Collaborate with each PN student’s campus Career Services Coordinator (CSC) to initiate the job placement process.
• Act as intermediary between nursing managers, hospital HR department and CSC regarding open PN positions and placements.
• Consult with the Director of Nursing regarding actions to be taken with students who are in jeopardy and/or whose performance does not meet clinical standards.
• Collaborate with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching techniques throughout the externship module.
• Make recommendations for improvement of the clinical experience.
• Participate in development of procedures, clinical protocols, and forms as requested by the Director of Nursing.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned and deemed necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong background knowledge of hospital and nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Ability to work well independently and within a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Michigan Registered Nursing license required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse preferred.
• Prior experience teaching students or staff preferred.

Working / Physical Demands

May be required to work late and occasional weekends. Requires regular standing, walking, and sitting; sufficient hand, arm and finger dexterity; use of phone, computer keyboard, office equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dorsey College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability or other protected status.