Registered Nurse Adjunct Instructor

Lindenwood; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorsey College is seeking a Registered Nurse Adjunct Instructor in Madison Heights, MI. The role involves planning and delivering nursing courses, supervising clinical experiences, and guiding students in applying the nursing process and communication across diverse settings.

The instructor will coordinate learning experiences, monitor progress, and collaborate with the Director of Nursing to ensure compliance with policies and standards. MSNs and active MI RN licenses are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan Registered Nursing license required.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience as a registered nurse.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver quality classroom instruction in lecture, clinical or lab format.
• Lecture, conduct and supervise clinical experiences of RN students.
• Instruct students in nursing theory and clinical practice.
• Coordinate daily learning experiences to meet program needs.
• Supervise and assess students’ time, performance and progress.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to monitor student progress.

Skills

RN license

MSN

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

Registered Nurse Adjunct Instructor# Career Opportunities## Registered Nurse Adjunct InstructorApply: 21215 - Madison Heights: Part time: Posted Yesterday: R0016736## Welcome to Career Opportunities at Dorsey College## ## PLEASE READ: For all applications, please include your resume and cover letter. You may skip the “***Quick Apply***” page by simply clicking “*Next*” at the bottom of the page. When you arrive at the “*Experience*” page, you may upload all desired documents using the upload box labeled “*Resume/CV.*” This is the appropriate box to upload all documents.**Benefits of Being a Dorsey Employee:*** Tuition discounts for Dorsey programs (employee, spouse, and dependent).* Tuition discount opportunities for select on-line Lindenwood University degrees for employees that qualify.* Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, and 403b retirement plan.* Eleven Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Thursday – Friday), Christmas Eve and Christmas Days (as observed), and New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (as observed).**JOB TITLE**Registered Nurse Instructor**DEPARTMENT**Education**SUPERVISORY**No**REPORTS TO**Director of Nursing**EEO Classification**Professionals# SUMMARY:The instructor is entrusted with imparting the knowledge and skills each student needs to be successful by providing quality delivery of assigned courses while ensuring that all students achieve competency in the course objectives.Instructors evaluate and resolve student questions, issues, and problems, and ensure appropriate action is taken to the satisfaction of the student, Dorsey College, and/or regulatory agencies in compliance with policy, procedures, and legal requirements. Instructors are to be motivating, fair and impartial, creative, dedicated, and professional.# ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:* Plan, prepare, and deliver quality classroom instruction in lecture, clinical, and/or laboratory format based on the approved course outline by selecting and utilizing a variety of approved course materials and teaching methods that address all learning modalities to ensure that the needs of individual students in the program are met.* Lecture, conduct, and supervise clinical experiences of RN students and provide in-services as directed.* Instruct students in the principles and application of physical, biological, and psychological subjects related to the role of the RN 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 RN 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 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 ensure appropriate learning experiences.* Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to monitor student progress and maintain records ofstudent clinical experiences.* Maintain accurate records of students’ time and attendance, evaluations, experiences, performance, and progress. Report any/all concerns to the Director of Nursing.* Consults 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.* Collaborates with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching techniques throughout the externship module. Makes recommendations for improvement of the clinical experience if needed.* Participates in the development of procedures, clinical protocols, and forms as requested by the Director of Nursing.* Facilitate and assist in student lab and simulation activities.* Participate in faculty, staff, committee, and in-service meetings. Attendance at commencement is strongly encouraged.* \\*\\*Other related tasks as assigned and deemed necessary.# KNOWLEDGE – SKILLS – 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.# •Master of Science in Nursing Degree required (MSN).* Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse.* Prior experience teaching students or staff preferred.# WORKING / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:* May be required to work late and occasional weekends to support business needs.* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; and have sufficient hand, arm and finger dexterity to operate a phone, computer keyboard and other office equipment.**NOTE: *This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their manager, in order to meet business demands. This is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise and employment with Dorsey College is “at-will”.*****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 any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Dorsey College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.Dorsey College also strives to ensure equal access to educational programs and activities, compliant with Title IX which prevents sex discrimination, including accommodations for pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions. Dorsey College does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Dorsey College’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. Dorsey College’s Title IX Coordinator is Ann Victoria Thomas, 31799 John R Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071, [e-mail], Ph: 248.585.9200, ext. 11228. Dorsey College’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at https://www.dorsey.edu/policies-and-plans/. To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please also refer to https://www.dorsey.edu/policies-and-plans/ and select “Report an Incident” under the Title IX heading.