Registered Nurse Adjunct Instructor

Lindenwood; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindenwood is seeking an instructor to impart knowledge and skills to nursing students. The role involves delivering quality instruction in various formats, supervising clinical experiences, and ensuring student competency.

Applicants should possess a Master of Science in Nursing Degree and a current Michigan Registered Nursing license with a minimum of three years of clinical experience. This position supports the development of communication and problem-solving skills among students.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of clinical experience as a registered nurse.
• Prior experience teaching students or staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality classroom instruction in lecture, clinical, and/or laboratory format.
• Instruct students in principles applicable to the RN role.
• Supervise clinical experiences and provide guidance to RN students.

Skills

Strong background knowledge of hospital and nursing policies

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Organizational and time-management skills

Ability to work well both independently and within a team

Excellent listening and interpersonal skills

Education

Master of Science in Nursing Degree (MSN)

Current Michigan Registered Nursing license

Job description

Job 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 motivated, fair, 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 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.
• 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 if needed.
• Participate 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, 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.
• Master of Science in Nursing Degree (MSN) required.
• 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. The College is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination and a discrimination‑free educational work environment.