Part Time Clinical Nursing Instructor

Chamberlain College of Nursing seeks Part-Time Clinical Instructors interested in teaching students in our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program located in the Arlington VA area.

You will be mentoring students in person at an inpatient clinical setting. Youll be making connections between what our students are learning in the classroom and during simulations with the real-world applications in patient care they are experiencing on-site. By bridging this gap we can ensure that our students are not only well-prepared for their roles as healthcare professionals but also confident in their abilities to provide high-quality care to their patients.

Candidates with a completed MSN are encouraged to apply - Teaching experience is not required!

Clinicals are scheduled in a healthcare facility in the Arlington VA area.

We are presently accepting applications to meet potential future need in the following areas of specialization:

Mental Health Psych Nursing: 

Students will be demonstrating nursing skills and procedures in an inpatient healthcare center. Emphasis is on the dynamics of an individuals ability to function in society. The course focuses on content relative to anxiety self-concept thought disorders mood alterations addictive behaviors organic brain dysfunction abuse and violence issues.   

Pediatric Nursing:  

Students will be demonstrating nursing skills and procedures in an inpatient healthcare center. Family-centered care of children is the focus of this course exploring issues of normal childcare as well as health alterations of children from infancy through adolescence.  

Maternal OB Nursing:  

Students will be demonstrating nursing skills and procedures in an inpatient healthcare center on a Labor & Delivery unit. This course focuses on family-centered approaches to maternal/newborn care and incorporates health promotion and wellness issues. The childbearing cycle including normal experience high-risk factors complications and alterations are studied. 

Complex Adult Health Critical Care:  

Students will be demonstrating nursing skills and procedures in an inpatient healthcare center. Adult patients with unstable emergent critical illnesses are the focus of this course. Students integrate nursing technological and scientific knowledge with clinical judgment to potentiate optimal health with a diverse patient population. Students utilize comprehensive assessment techniques advanced nursing skills and multiple nursing modalities to maximize optimal health.  

Community Public Health Nursing: 

Students will be demonstrating nursing skills and procedures in an outpatient healthcare center. The public/community health nurses role as a partner with the community to shape conditions supportive of health is emphasized through application of the nursing process beginning with the assessment of the communitys health and wellness.   

Capstone Final Clinical: 

As our students final clinical before graduating this course facilitates the students transition into professional nursing through an exploration of trends and issues in professional nursing and participation in experiential-based nursing experiences. This culminating clinical practicum focuses on refining skills in the delivery and management of nursing care within the context of legal ethical and evidence-based practice. 

Responsibilities:

• Teaching and Curriculum Implementation
  • Implement the Colleges 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 students 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 students 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.

Qualifications :

• A masters or doctoral degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
• An unencumbered professional nursing license in VA
• At least two years professional experience within last five years in the area of instruction as a registered nurse
• Live within a reasonable proximity of Arlington VA - will be teaching at the clinical locations assigned per session
• Teaching or precepting experience is preferred but not required
• Have genuine passion for nursing education and lifelong learning
• Have exceptional subject matter expertise with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Are eager to serve students and colleagues with passion respect and care
• Operate with a sense of responsibility and purpose with the desire to enrich colleagues students and the broader community

Additional Information :

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country the expected compensation rate for this position is $75 per hour.

Our Hiring Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements.

Equal Opportunity Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

Equal Opportunity Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time