Registered Nursing Clinical Instructor (Part time/Adjunct)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discounts for Dorsey programs

Tuition discount opportunities for select online Lindenwood University degrees

Comprehensive benefits plan including medical and retirement

Job summary

Lindenwood is seeking a Clinical Instructor – RN to supervise and teach Practical Nurse students. The position involves delivering quality courses, ensuring student competency, and maintaining compliance with policies.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's in Nursing and have a current Michigan RN license. The role requires at least three years of clinical experience and offers extensive benefits, including tuition discounts.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan Registered Nursing license required.
• Minimum of three (3) 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.
• Instruct students in the principles and application of physical, biological, and psychological subjects related to the role of the PN.
• Plan and coordinate daily learning experiences that individualize both student and patient needs.

Skills

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

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree

Job description

Job Title

Clinical Instructor – RN

Department

Education

Summary

The Clinical 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 Schools, and/or regulatory agencies in compliance with policy, procedures, and legal requirements. Instructors are to be motivating, fair and impartial, creative, dedicated, and professional. Clinical Instructors will supervise, lead, and teach Practical Nurse students at a “to be determined” medical facility.

Benefits

• Tuition discounts for Dorsey programs (employee, spouse, and dependent).
• Tuition discount opportunities for select online Lindenwood University degrees for employees that qualify.
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, and 403b retirement plan.

Essential Functions

• Lecture, conduct, and supervise clinical experiences of RN/PN 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 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.
• May act as intermediary between the individual 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 the development of procedures, clinical protocols, and forms as requested by the Director of Nursing.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 TitleIX 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 TitleIX and its regulations. Inquiries about TitleIX may be referred to Dorsey College’s TitleIX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. Dorsey College’s TitleIX Coordinator is Ann Victoria Thomas, 31799 John R Road, Madison Heights, MI48071, [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 TitleIX heading.