Fundamental Skills Clinical Nursing Instructor

Chamberlain

With more than 135 years of history in healthcare education and as the largest nursing school in the country, Chamberlain University is committed to delivering a high-value education that prepares students to thrive as healthcare professionals. We call this commitment Chamberlain Care®—our dedication to providing students with the tools and resources to succeed while immersed in a community of care. By living Chamberlain Care®, we graduate healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.

Chamberlain is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The College of Nursing offers a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and flexible post-licensure programs, such as the RN to BSN option, Master of Science in Nursing degree program, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program and graduate certificates. The College of Health Professions also offers the Master in Public Health, Master of Social Work and Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree programs.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Chamberlain is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more about Chamberlain at , and follow Chamberlain on Instagram , Facebook and LinkedIn .

Job Description

Chamberlain College of Nursing seeks Part-Time Clinical Nursing Faculty interested in teaching with our BSN Nursing program.

You will be mentoring BSN students in person at an inpatient clinical setting in the Des Moines, Iowa area. You'll 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.

No teaching experience is required, nurses with solid clinical experience and a completed MSN are encouraged to apply!

Scheduling:

• Schedule is determined based on the course need and the clinical specialty for each 8-week session
• Typically, clinical instructors are scheduled for 3-4 consecutive 12-hour shifts, which occur over a period of 1-2 weeks each session

Fundamental Nursing Skills:

As our student’s first clinical experience, the content focuses on health promotion and the rehabilitative aspects of patient care. Students provide direct patient care in the acquisition of skills and concepts of professional nursing. The nursing process is utilized as the student implements basic aspects of nursing practice.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching and Curriculum Implementation
  • Implement the College's 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 student's 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 student's 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 master's or doctoral degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
• An unencumbered professional RN nursing license in Iowa
• Illinois RN License will be required to teach all courses  (course assignments prioritized to professors who are currently licensed in Illinois)
• Active BLS certification (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network)
• At least two years professional experience within last five years in the area of instruction as a registered nurse

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected compensation rate for this position is between $1,120 per assignment to $7,245 per assignment.

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