About the Role
Part-time clinical instructors report to the Department Chair and communicate with instructional faculty. Excelsior University provides fully developed courses, allowing faculty to focus on students by offering prompt responses, timely feedback, and demonstrating clinical expertise. Instructors are expected to support student success through engagement, retention initiatives, reaching out to struggling students, and collaborating with staff to ensure students have access to resources.
Responsibilities
- Complete institution-sponsored training program.
- Fulfill all requirements and adhere to all institution policies identified in the Excelsior University Clinical Faculty Handbook.
- Work 2 non-consecutive weekends at a clinical site during an 8-week course term (Friday: 6 hours; Saturday/Sunday: 12 hours each).
- Remain present for the entire clinical day, adhering to the full duration of clinical hours.
- Plan and coordinate patient assignments for each student in the clinical group, consistent with course and clinical objectives.
- Demonstrate competency with nursing skills and associated technology (EHR, automated medication dispensing system, smart intravenous pumps, etc.).
- Demonstrate familiarity with assigned clinical unit(s), facility policies and procedures; complete all facility required training.
- Participate in pre- and post-clinical activities with assigned students within Canvas LMS.
- Conduct synchronous Zoom sessions with students as indicated by the course.
- Exhibit content and skill-based expertise when engaging with students; provide relevant evidence-based professional examples pertinent to the topic.
- Provide students with individualized feedback summarizing strengths and areas in need of improvement.
- Complete individual clinical evaluation rubrics for each student in a timely manner.
Requirements
- Master's degree in nursing required; or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with active enrollment in and progression toward a master's or doctoral degree in Nursing.
- Possess the expertise necessary to support teaching, curriculum development, and program evaluation activities.
- Active, unencumbered NYS RN license.
- Minimum of 5 years of RN experience in varied clinical areas, caring for patients across the lifespan.
- Current clinical experience within an acute care hospital setting.
- Experience supervising nursing students and/or new graduate RNs.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to present information clearly, concisely, and accurately; friendly, persuasive speaking and writing style.
- Experience with various modes of educational technology, including video conferencing software.
- Current BLS certification.
Skills
- Nursing skills
- EHR
- Automated medication dispensing system
- Smart intravenous pumps
- Educational technology
- Video conferencing software
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
Work Type
- Part-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Minimum of 5 years of RN experience
Education Level
- Master's degree in nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Salary/Compensations
- $5,000.00
About the Company
- Excelsior University provides fully developed courses with materials and activities to allow the faculty to focus on the students.
