Travel Nurse Clinical Instructor, USA

Nightingale College; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 94,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated nursing educator ready to travel extensively across the United States. In this dynamic role, you will facilitate learning in various clinical settings, teaching and evaluating nursing students in both practical and academic environments. This position not only emphasizes the importance of hands-on education but also values the contributions of diverse backgrounds to enhance healthcare outcomes. Join a forward-thinking institution committed to transforming rural health landscapes through innovative education and make a meaningful impact on the lives of learners and communities alike.

Benefits

Travel and lodging accommodations provided

Professional development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nursing with relevant experience required.
• Active RN or APRN license and commitment to CNE certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates learning at various clinical sites across the US.
• Teaches and evaluates learners in nursing programs.

Skills

Clinical Nursing

Teaching Skills

Communication Skills

Technology Proficiency

Supervisory Skills

Education

Graduate degree in Nursing

Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)

Tools

Learning Management Software (Canvas)

Job description

Must be willing to travel up to 100% of the time to various locations within the US during the clinical rotations. This is not a state-specific travel position; assignments can be located in any of the Nightingale SOFE (Supervised On-Ground Field Experience) areas. Please see the link below for the list of all of our SOFE locations.

Supervised On-Ground Field Experience (SOFE) Areas (nightingale.edu)

The starting budgeted salary for this position starts at $93,500. Nightingale College utilizes a faculty ladder with five levels to determine salary and position title. Nursing Education has the following levels: Instructor, Assistant Professor I, Assistant Professor II, Associate Professor, and Professor. Placement on the faculty ladder is determined at the time of an offer and is based on degree level and years of nursing academia experience.

Role and Responsibilities

• Facilitates learning in the various supervised on-ground focused education (SOFE) sites, including clinical, simulation, or skills labs across the United States.
• Responsible for teaching and evaluating learners in the Practical Nursing, Baccalaureate and Master's Degree Nursing Programs.
• Monitors, engages, and maintains open communication with learners in all aspects of the nursing education process including attendance, performance, comprehension, and evaluation in accordance with course outcomes, and submits required reports according to published deadlines.
• Adheres to and holds learners accountable for partner facilities' expectations.
• Attends nursing faculty meetings, participates in committees, engages in shared decision-making, and other faculty activities as required.
• May be assigned to various modalities including experiential, didactic, evaluations, and NCLEX coaching based on the needs of the College.
• May carry additional teaching load outside of primary assignment.
• Participates in the successful implementation of other functional projects as they arise.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Earned Graduate degree with a major in nursing from an accredited institution supplemented by 0-1 year of relevant experience.
• Active, unencumbered RN or APRN license from state of residence and ability to obtain RN and NP licensure in any jurisdiction required by the College, including a valid multi-state license.
• Either has an earned Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential or commits to obtaining this certification within a one-year period.
• Maintains current knowledge in multiple areas of nursing practice.
• Two (2) years of experience in clinical nursing, within the past five (5) years.
• Two (2) years of experience supervising clinical education activities preferred.
• Maintains immunizations and certification records as required by accreditation, facility, or state board of nursing.
• Additional Contributions: Annual Professional Development, Service as SME, Service on Committees, and learner load will be congruent with current faculty matrix for the assigned course(s).
• One (1) year experience in delivery of Concept Based Nursing Education is preferred.
• One (1) year of distance education experience preferred.
• Familiarity with learning management software, Canvas preferred.
• Proficiency in modern technology platforms and ability to quickly adapt to various software.

This is NOT a remote or classroom teaching role.

This position requires 100% travel to help facilitate clinical teaching located on-ground teaching students at the experiential learning within the US at our SOFE location. This is not a state-specific travel position; assignments can be located in any of the Nightingale SOFE areas. Please see the link below for the list of all of our SOFE locations.

Supervised On-Ground Field Experience (SOFE) Areas (nightingale.edu)

All Full-Time positions at Nightingale are required to attend new employee orientation (NCO) in person in Salt Lake City, Utah. All travel and lodging accommodations will be provided by the organization.

Nightingale's commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected both in our learners and collaborators because we believe the best outcomes for learners from underserved and diverse populations are achieved through collaborators with similar backgrounds and cultures. Nightingale College is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Mission

At Nightingale College, our Innovative Education model helps transform rural health landscapes through our blended-distance learning platform. Every person involved with Nightingale College helps to change lives of our learners, our communities and ultimately the world by adding to the quality of healthcare. We are proud to have graduated over 3,400 nurses serving communities in need. We are serious about our outcomes and have a little bit of fun getting there.

The professional and personal development of our learners and our collaborators is our company's foundation. Not only do we develop strategies that promote a positive work-life integration, but we also create an environment that invites you to become an expert in your field, be it through higher education or professional development. Put simply, we elevate employment, elevate health, and elevate education. We're so happy that you've found us!