Part-time Adjunct Clinical Instructor - Glens Falls, NY

Overview Part-time clinical instructors report to the Department Chair and communicate with the instructional faculty overseeing the course/content area they are teaching. Excelsior University provides fully developed courses with materials and activities to allow the faculty to focus on the students. They should expect to provide prompt response to student needs, offer timely formative feedback on student work, and demonstrate their clinical expertise through selecting, supervising, and evaluating students' clinical experiences. In addition, Excelsior looks for our part-time clinical instructors to demonstrate commitment to student success by supporting institutional engagement and retention initiatives, reaching out to struggling students and collaborating with instructional faculty and support staff to ensure students have access to all available resources that impact success. Duties and Responsibilities Successful 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. The weekend consists of Friday (6 hours-- 3 hours orientation, 3 hours patient care) & Saturday/Sunday clinical days (each 12 hours). Remain present for the entire clinical day, adhering to the full duration of clinical hours indicated. Plan and coordinate patient assignments for each student in the clinical group, consistent with the 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. Qualifications A master's degree in nursing (masters degree in nursing education preferred) from a program with institutional accreditation. 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. Compensation for serving as a Clinical Instructor is $6,000.00. Payments are processed on a bi-weekly payroll cycle beginning with the next feasible pay period after the close of late registration. Please note all teaching fees are subject to federal, state, and/or local withholding taxes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Excelsior College