Part Time Clinical Nursing Instructor
- Waterloo, IA
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Schedule is determined based on the course need and the clinical specialty for each 8-week session
- Typically, clinical instructors are scheduled for 3-4 consecutive 12-hour shifts, which occur over a period of 1-2 weeks each session
- Please note that additional dates may not be available, and clinical dates are not guaranteed for every session
- Adult Health I&II (Med-Surg)
- Advanced Adult Health (Med-Surg)
- Complex Health (Critical Care)
- Community Health
- Capstone Final Practicum
- Fundamentals
- Maternal Child
- Mental Health
- Pediatrics
- Teaching and Curriculum Implementation
- Implement the College's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching and service.
- Assume responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching loads.
- Plan clinical experiences and provide direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students.
- Student Evaluation and Support
- Develop and post written clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, skill competency and individual learning needs.
- Evaluate and provide documented feedback on performance to students based on course objectives.
- Be available for remediation of students as required or needed.
- Correct and return homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork, and other written work in a timely manner.
- Clinical Coordination
- Orient and maintain current knowledge related to clinical site policies, procedures, and expectations with the assistance of the clinical site personnel.
- Develop and post written clinical assignments consistent with students' knowledge base, skill competency, and individual learning needs.
- Develops and posts written clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, skill competency and individual learning needs.
- Maintain visibility while staying available to staff and students at the clinical site.
- Program and College Development
- Contribute to the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the programs and the College.
- Participate in the implementation of the College Assessment Program, campus retention efforts, and both departmental and campus policies.
- May teach simulation/skills lab and/or didactic course content under supervision of course coordinator.
- Professionalism and Collaboration
- Serve as a professional role model for other faculty, staff, and students.
- Utilize relationship skills in situations requiring group problem solving, consensus building, and win-win negotiation.
- Work with college administration, staff, and other faculty members to improve the overall operation of the college and student satisfaction rates.
- Regulatory Compliance and Reporting
- Comply with all applicable regulatory rules and standards.
- Keep the course coordinator informed of all student and agency issues and concerns.
- Report to the dean or assistant dean, with direct oversight from a course coordinator.
- Handle related duties and perform other duties as assigned, comply with all policies and standards.
- A master's or doctoral degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
- An unencumbered professional RN nursing license in Iowa
- Illinois RN License will be required to teach all courses (course assignments prioritized to professors who are currently licensed in Illinois)
- Active BLS certification (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network)
- At least two years professional experience within last five years in the area of instruction as a registered nurse