Registered Nurse Adjunct Instructor

Lindenwood University; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discounts for Dorsey programs

Online degree discounts for employees

Comprehensive benefits (medical, etc.)

Eleven paid holidays

Job summary

Dorsey College is seeking a Registered Nurse Instructor in the Education department to deliver high-quality classroom, clinical, and lab instruction for RN students. You will evaluate questions, guide learning, and ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

Ideal candidates hold an MSN and a Michigan RN license, with 3+ years of nursing experience and prior teaching preferred. This is an on-site role with opportunities for professional growth and involvement in campus

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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver quality classroom instruction in lecture, clinical, and/or laboratory format.
• Lecture, conduct, and supervise clinical experiences of RN students and provide in-services.
• Instruct students in principles and application of physical, biological, and psychological subjects related to the RN role.
• Coordinate daily learning experiences that address student and patient needs.
• Provide learning opportunities that enhance student development in nursing process and technical procedures.
• Guide RN students on problem-solving and effective communication across diverse groups.
• Participate in campus-wide orientation of RN students.
• Supervise and monitor students as they perform clinical skills.
• Assess patient status to ensure appropriate learning experiences.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to monitor progress and maintain records.
• Maintain accurate records of time, attendance, evaluations, and progress; report concerns to the Director of Nursing.
• Consult with the Director of Nursing regarding actions for students at risk or underperforming.
• Collaborate with medical and nursing personnel to improve teaching techniques during externship.
• Participate in development of procedures, clinical protocols, and forms as requested.
• Facilitate and assist in student lab and simulation activities.
• Attend faculty, staff, committee, and in-service meetings; commencement participation encouraged.

Skills

Nursing policies

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Michigan RN license

Job description

Welcome to Career Opportunities at Dorsey College

Benefits of Being a Dorsey Employee:

• Tuition discounts for Dorsey programs (employee, spouse, anddependent).
• Tuition discount opportunities for select on-line LindenwoodUniversity degrees for employees that qualify.
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, and403b 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 NewYear’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 skillseach student needs to be successful by providing quality deliveryof assigned courses while ensuring that all students achievecompetency in the course objectives.

Instructors evaluate and resolve student questions, issues, andproblems, and ensure appropriate action is taken to thesatisfaction of the student, Dorsey College, and/or regulatoryagencies in compliance with policy, procedures, and legalrequirements. Instructors are to be motivating, fair and impartial,creative, dedicated, and professional.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver quality classroom instruction inlecture, clinical, and/or laboratory format based on the approvedcourse outline by selecting and utilizing a variety of approvedcourse materials and teaching methods that address all learningmodalities to ensure that the needs of individual students in theprogram are met.
• Lecture, conduct, and supervise clinical experiences of RNstudents and provide in-services as directed.
• Instruct students in the principles and application ofphysical, biological, and psychological subjects related to therole of the RN as necessary.
• Plan and coordinate daily learning experiences thatindividualize both student and patient needs.
• Provide learning opportunities that enhance student developmentin the application of the nursing process, interpersonal skillsacquisition, and technical procedures.
• Provide guidance and education to RN students on problemsolving 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 theyperform technical and patient care skills.
• Assess patient status on an ongoing basis to ensure appropriatelearning experiences.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to monitor studentprogress and maintain records of
• Maintain accurate records of students’ time and attendance,evaluations, experiences, performance, and progress. Report any/allconcerns to the Director of Nursing.
• Consults with the Director of Nursing regarding actions to betaken with students who are in jeopardy and/or whose performancedoes not meet clinical standards.
• Collaborates with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate andimprove teaching techniques throughout the externship module. Makesrecommendations for improvement of the clinical experience ifneeded.
• Participates in the development of procedures, clinicalprotocols, and forms as requested by the Director of Nursing.
• Facilitate and assist in student lab and simulationactivities.
• Participate in faculty, staff, committee, and in-servicemeetings. 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 teamenvironment.
• 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 aregistered nurse.
• Prior experience teaching students or staff preferred .

WORKING / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• May be required to work late and occasional weekends to supportbusiness needs.
• The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear.The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit forextended periods of time; and have sufficient hand, arm and fingerdexterity to operate a phone, computer keyboard and other officeequipment.

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to beall-inclusive, and the employee may be required to perform otherduties as assigned by their manager, in order to meet businessdemands. This is not an employment contract, implied or otherwiseand employment with Dorsey College is “at-will”.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dorsey College is an Equal Opportunity employer. The Collegecomplies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws andprovides equal employment opportunities and access to educationalprograms without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age,sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteranstatus, disability, or any other protected status to all qualifiedapplicants and employees. Dorsey College is committed to a policyof non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positivediscrimination-free educational work environment.

Dorsey College also strives to ensure equal access to educationalprograms and activities, compliant with Title IX which prevents sexdiscrimination, including accommodations for pregnancy andpregnancy related conditions. Dorsey College does not discriminateon the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in anyeducation program or activity that it operates, as required byTitle IX and its regulations, including in admission andemployment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to DorseyCollege’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’sOffice for Civil Rights, or both. Dorsey College’s Title IXCoordinator is Ann Victoria Thomas, 31799 John R Road, MadisonHeights, MI 48071, [e-mail] , Ph: 248.585.9200, ext. 11228.Dorsey College’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedurescan be located at https://www.dorsey.edu/policies-and-plans/ . To reportinformation about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination ormake a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please alsorefer to https://www.dorsey.edu/policies-and-plans/ andselect “Report an Incident” under the Title IX heading.