The Clinical Instructor provides supervision and instruction to nursing students in clinical areas to ensure safe, high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include evaluating student performance, implementing curriculum content, and facilitating critical thinking in a clinical setting.
Summary
The Clinical Instructor position is a part-time contract nursing position. Clinical Instructors are responsible for the clinical instruction and supervision of students in the clinical area in accordance with school and agency policies. Clinical Instructors are required to meet the state of California minimum qualifications and possess the required training and experience identified by the Board of Registered Nursing including the following essential duties and responsibilities.
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
Instruction
Function as a clinical instructor in the designated nursing area assigned to teach. Area of assignment will be based on program need and clinical expertise in the area of direct patient care experience.
Demonstrate clinical competence in the nursing area(s) in which he or she teaches.
Assume responsibility and accountability for clinical instruction, evaluation of students and planning and implementing curriculum content.
Facilitate student learning in the clinical setting by coaching students to translate knowledge into attitudes and skills required to provide safe high quality patient care.
Promote student critical thinking and judgment in the clinical area.
Guide students in clinical areas to safeguard client welfare and promote student learning.
Assignment will include clinical and/or lab instruction in the assigned nursing area.
Travel to clinical site required at least once weekly and may include day, evening and/or weekend assignments. STUDENTS
Demonstrate evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students and the adult learner.
Provide individual remediation to students who are not making satisfactory progress toward meeting clinical objectives.
Assist with developing and implementing a remediation plan for students with identified weaknesses in clinical performance.
Refer students to the appropriate department for assistance when needed.
Role model behaviors consistent with the nursing profession. Pacific College COLLEGE and NURSING DEPARTMENT
Report to the Program Director of ADN Program.
Maintain up-to-date grading of assignments and timely submit student grades and other reports as per College policy.
Attend department faculty meetings per Nursing School policy.
Maintain open communication with other nursing faculty and demonstrate team-oriented behaviors.
Assist in maintaining a safe environment for all students, faculty and staff.
Maintain flexibility with fulfilling assignments and perform all required work hours. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Remain current in designated area of teaching assignment as per BRN regulations.
Maintain currency in techniques of effective coaching and mentoring of students.
Participate in professional growth activities.
Demonstrate professionalism behaviors in dress, demeanor and in all manners of communication.
Qualifications
BRN: Section CCR§1425. Faculty-Qualifications The Assistant Clinical Instructor shall meet the following minimum qualifications: 1. Current and valid Registered Nursing License issued by the Board of Registered Nurses by the State of California. 2. Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university that includes courses in nursing, or in natural, behavioral or social sciences relevant to nursing practice. 3. Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area to which he or she is assigned, which can be met by: A. 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 B. One (1) academic year of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent that demonstrates clinical competency.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid California Registered Nursing License and a bachelor's degree or higher in nursing or a related science. Additionally, they must have at least one year of direct patient care experience or clinical teaching experience in the assigned nursing area within the last five years.
bachelor degree
Coaching
Mentoring
Patient Care
Critical Thinking
Curriculum Implementation
Student Evaluation
Clinical Instruction
Nursing Supervision
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Remediation Planning
Posting details
Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$45 - $65/hr
Location
Costa Mesa, California
Posted
May 5, 2026
Application
Employer website
Market context
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