VN Clinical Instructor I

American Career College; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American Career College is seeking a Nursing Faculty member to mentor nursing students and provide clinical guidance. This role involves various teaching methodologies and student assessment to ensure their success in healthcare.

The ideal candidate should hold a Master’s degree in nursing and have at least two years of clinical experience as a registered nurse. Join us to make a difference in the lives of future healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of two years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care.
• Experience in teaching or mentoring students in a clinical setting.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide nursing students throughout their education.
• Assess student knowledge and ensure safety and optimal care to patients.
• Contribute to course assessments and materials improvement.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Online Learning Management Systems

Clinical Nursing

Teaching Methodologies

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Professional nurse licensure

Job description

Overview

Come care with us at West Coast University! As a Nursing Faculty member for a certified Great Place to Work, you will guide nursing students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they treat throughout their career in healthcare. At West Coast University you will have the opportunity to share your success story with the next generation of nurses as a key member of our student‑centered, innovative community!

Impact on Students

• Serve as a mentor, role model, and facilitator who provides guidance and academic support for students.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching, the teaching/learning process, and for individual students.
• Apply your skills and experience to your assigned teaching schedule.
• Participate in and contribute to assessment activities of courses, curriculum and programs via a continuous improvement plan set forth by the University.
• Regularly contribute to improvement of class materials and syllabi within a shared governance culture.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methodologies to instruct students, always with intent to facilitate observable evidence of student fulfillment of prescribed learning outcomes.
• Maintain scholarly activities.
• Participate in professional growth and service in accordance with university policies.
• Advance our commitment and focus on the students we serve, and their success as healthcare professionals.
• Fully leverage our innovative technologies and resources, such as our Simulation and Innovation Labs.

Clinical Responsibilities

• If working with students in a clinical setting you will:
  • Assume complete responsibility for students in clinical facilities.
  • Clarify clinical expectations with students.
  • Clarify student placement and expectations with clinical facility staff.
  • Utilize care‑planning time to direct students to available resources needed for clinical preparation.
  • Assess student knowledge and skill level to ensure safety and optimal care to patients.
  • Utilize pre‑ and post‑conference to allow students an opportunity to share learned experiences, ensuring clarity of the correlation between weekly theory content with clinical objectives and experiences.
  • Provide feedback on clinical performance immediately after observation of event and of overall performance at midterm and end of semester.

Experience

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and other MS Office products as needed.
• Experience with online learning management systems to further engage the student learning process.
• Compliance with state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance, and other regulatory standards such as state Board of Nursing.
• Clinical RN – must have a minimum of two (2) years of prior experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care and have a minimum of one year of experience in the field in which they teach.

Education

• Master’s degree in nursing.
• Professional nurse licensure required.
• Education and experience must align with state regulations and comply with the rules and regulations of state authorization agencies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

American Career College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.