Med-Surg Clinical Instructor, Full Time

Come care with us at West Coast University! As a Nursing Faculty member for a certified Great Place to Work, you will guide nursing students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they treat throughout their career in healthcare. At West Coast University you will have the opportunity to share your success story with the next generation of nurses as a key member of our student-centered, innovative community! Responsibilities Serve as a mentor, role model and facilitator who provides guidance and academic support for students. Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching, the teaching/learning process and for individual students. Apply your skills and experience to your assigned teaching schedule. Participate in and contribute to assessment activities of courses, curriculum and programs via a continuous improvement plan set forth by the University. Regularly contribute to improvement of class materials and syllabi within prescribed shared governance culture. Utilize a variety of teaching methodologies to instruct students, always with intent to facilitate observable evidence of student fulfillment of prescribed learning outcomes. Maintain scholarly activities. Participate in professional growth and service in accordance with university policies. Advance our commitment and focus on the students we serve, and their success as healthcare professionals. Fully leverage our innovative technologies and resources, such as our Simulation and Innovation Labs. Assume complete responsibility for students in clinical facilities. Clarify clinical expectations with students. Clarify student placement and expectations with clinical facility staff. Utilize care‑planning time to direct students to available resources needed for clinical preparation. Assess student knowledge and skill level to ensure safety and optimal care to patients. Utilize pre‑ and post‑conference to allow students an opportunity to share learned experiences, ensuring clarity of the correlation between weekly theory content with clinical objectives and experiences. Provide feedback of clinical performance immediately after observation of an event and of overall performance at midterm and end of semester. Experience Requirements Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and other MS Office products as needed. Experience working with online learning management systems to further engage the student learning process. Compliance with state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance, and other regulatory standards such as state Board of Nursing. Clinical RN – must have a minimum of two (2) years of prior experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care and a minimum of one year of experience in the field in which you teach. Education Master’s degree in nursing. Professional nurse licensure required. West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. #J-18808-Ljbffr West Coast University