Adjunct Clinical Instructor-(Mental Health) Undergraduate Nursing

Position Summary

The Nursing Clinical Adjunct is responsible for the general effectiveness of the clinical experiences. He/she has primary responsibility for preparing and teaching clinical and/or laboratory nursing courses. The Nursing Clinical Adjunct works with the Lead Clinical Faculty, Clinical Coordinator, and the Program Director. This is an in-person position. NOT REMOTE. KEY JOB ELEMENTS: Supervises students in clinical practice, internships, observations, field experiences, nursing labs, and other similar courses and graduation requirements Counsels or refers students with identified clinical performance problems. Maintains the highest moral and ethical standards as an educator, as a nursing professional, and as a responsible member of the community. Debriefs and evaluates students in clinical practice, observations, and field experiences. Teaches the number of hours and courses stated in the employment contract for the stated time periods. Meets all clinicals and other scheduled responsibilities, such as office hours and meetings, at the designated time. Articulates course learning outcomes or objectives to ensure student understanding of course learning objectives and expectations. Assists the Lead Clinical Faculty with the creation of the course/clinical syllabus Creates course materials required to deliver course information in an understandable and interesting manner to ensure students are engaged with the course material to facilitate achievement of the course learning outcomes. Adheres to identified office hours and is available to assist students in understanding course content and/or clinical scenarios to facilitate the comprehension of materials through one-to-one meetings or assists students to master course material by being available through “office hours” and or small group sessions

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree: with a master’s degree in nursing preferred Two years’ experience in the clinical specialty area. Experience in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pediatrics, Emergency Department, or ICU/Critical Care Membership in a professional association related to the area of instruction preferred. Current knowledge in the area of clinical practice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations. Outstanding conflict resolution skills. Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills Computer-based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills) Demonstrated clinical competency and professional standards of practice. ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email, and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe, and assess. In the clinical facility, the employee may be required to perform considerable walking or standing, as well as operate complex equipment. The employee may be exposed to chemicals, fumes, odors, and other potentially unsafe conditions. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds, unless otherwise specified in the job description, and may be required to obtain health status clearance from the affiliated agency.

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