Clinical Instructor DAYS (BSN) - Intermediate/Advanced MedSurg
Pay: $82,915.01 - $120,201.01 / year
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Description
SUMMARY:
Reporting directly to the Manager of Clinical Faculty, the Clinical Instructor, Nursing (Undergraduate) supports the University in fulfillment of its mission, purpose, and goals. Focuses extensively on facilitating student learning associated with prescribed course and program learning outcomes. Provides professional leadership and support, and serves as an educator, role model, mentor, and facilitator. Creates an education environment which fosters innovation, responsiveness, and accountability. Provides program-specific expertise and is actively engaged in relevant department initiatives. Supports University, Campus, and/or departmental goals to assure compliance with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure, internal consistency, and graduate outcomes that meet student learning, workplace, and placement expectations. Actively and substantively provides input in the assessment of student learning activities to maximize the potential for students to learn what is necessary to meet prescribed outcomes. Vigorously upholds a culture of academic integrity.
EDUCATION:
Must have the minimum higher education background required by the program. Must provide a documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments including, but not limited to: education theory and practice, current concepts relative to specific subjects one will be teaching, current clinical practice experience, or distance education techniques and delivery.
Bachelor’s degree in specialty field required.
If applicable, certification(s) in area(s) of specialization required.
CCNE Equivalent Titles cited: Preceptors, Mentors, Guides, Coaches, Extension of Faculty.
CA BRN Equivalent Title: Assistant Instructor.
In California, must meet Board of Registered Nursing requirements as stipulated in their statutes:
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college which shall include courses in nursing, or in natural, behavioral or social sciences relevant to nursing practice;
- Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area to which he or she will be assigned, which can be met by:
- One (1) year's continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area; or
- One (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Current unencumbered Registered Nurse License required; other current professional licensure by state or national board if applicable (e.g., FNP).
Must meet and maintain the qualifications and standards set forth by the state Board of Nursing for nursing faculty if required for assigned subject matter instruction.
Current CPR card.
Must maintain any professional certifications deemed necessary to meet the requirements of the teaching role.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
One year or less experience in teaching in a university or college setting required as defined by the University’s faculty handbook.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and other MS office products as needed.
Working with online learning management systems to further engage the student learning process desirable.
Clinical RN - Must have a minimum of two (2) years prior experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care and have a minimum of one year experience in the field in which they teach.
CA Salary Range: $82,915.01 - $120,201.01
About the company
West Coast University (WCU) is a private university with the singular focus of educating healthcare professionals. Across our four Southern California campuses, we offer undergraduate degrees in nursing and dental hygiene, graduate degrees in nursing, health administration, and occupational therapy, and doctorate degrees in physical therapy and pharmacy. Our Orange County campus offers one of only four Bachelor of Science Degrees in Dental Hygiene in all of California. Our newest campuses are in Dallas, Texas, and Miami, Florida offering undergraduate degrees in nursing.
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