Clinical Visiting Professor

Company Description

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 (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more about Chamberlain at www.chamberlain.edu, and follow Chamberlain on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
 

Job Description

You've been preparing for this moment your whole life, dedicating yourself to become an expert with the knowledge and skills to help, to heal, to nurture, and change lives like only a nurse can.

Today, more than ever before, the next generation of nurses needs you.

Your passion. Your expertise. Your heart.

Chamberlain College of Nursing clinical educators experience the powerful satisfaction that comes from helping educate, empower and embolden students and advance the health of people, families, and communities as we face new challenges ahead together.

Will you join us? 

Chamberlain College of Nursing seeks Part Time Clinical Instructors interested in teaching students in our Bachelors of Science in Nursing program.

We are presently accepting applications for candidates who have interest in teaching in the following specialties:

Fundamental Nursing Skills- 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. 

Complex Adult Health- Adult patients with unstable emergent critical illnesses are the focus of this course. Students integrate nursing, technological and scientific knowledge with clinical judgment to potentiate optimal health with a diverse patient population. Students utilize comprehensive assessment techniques, advanced nursing skills and multiple nursing modalities to maximize optimal health. A variety of population and settings are used in the experiential learning component of this course.

Capstone Final Clinical

The course facilitates the student’s transition into professional nursing through an exploration of trends and issues in professional nursing and participation in experiential-based nursing experiences. This culminating clinical practicum focuses on refining skills in the delivery and management of nursing care within the context of legal, ethical and evidence-based practice.

Mental-Health Nursing- Emphasis is on the dynamics of an individual’s ability to function in society. The course focuses on content relative to anxiety, self concept, thought disorders, mood alterations, addictive behaviors, organic brain dysfunction, abuse and violence issues. It also incorporates health promotion and wellness issues such as stress management and personal growth. Therapeutic communication techniques, individual and group therapy practices and community mental-health resources are also incorporated. 

Pediatric Nursing- You will be mentoring students, in a clinical setting, while they demonstrate nursing skills and procedures. Family-centered care of children is the focus of this course, exploring issues of normal child care as well as health alterations of children from infancy through adolescence. Students participate as members of the multidisciplinary health team to provide health promotion, illness prevention, health restoration and maintenance and rehabilitative care to children and families. 

Adult Health (Medical-Surgical) Nursing- The focus of this course is on the needs of adult patients and their families in relation to health promotion and management of conditions that require acute and chronic care. The nursing process is used in the discussion of health alterations affecting selected life processes. Students continue their professional skill development as members of the health team.

Maternal-Child Nursing - This course focuses on family-centered approaches to maternal/newborn care and incorporates health promotion and wellness issues. The childbearing cycle, including normal experience, high-risk factors, complications and alterations are studied. Additional women’s health issues are included.
 

Community Health Nursing- Theory and concepts of community/public/global health utilizing levels of prevention are presented in this course. The public/community health nurse’s role as a partner with the community to shape conditions supportive of health is emphasized through application of the nursing process, beginning with the assessment of the community’s health, wellness needs and available resources. Planning, organization, and delivery of service for populations at risk are tied to Healthy People 2020 goals with an introduction to political and sociocultural aspects of community, demographic and epidemiological methods.

Collaborative Health (Leadership)- This course is designed to expand the scope of the nursing practice for senior nursing students. Course and clinical activities provided to traditional students focus on leadership and management aspects of the professional nurse.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required to teach at certain clinical partner sites

If you are passionate about nursing and advancing your career through the power of education, we invite you to apply today.

In this role, the clinical instructor:

• Implements the College's philosophy, curriculum, program outcomes, and course objectives through clinical teaching and service to the College, community, health system and profession
• Assumes responsibility for all autonomous aspects of individual teaching assignments
• Plans clinical experiences for and provides direct supervision and evaluation of nursing students delivering nursing care to an individual or group of individuals
• Evaluates and provides documented feedback to student on level of performance based on course objectives
• Is available for remediation of students as required or needed
• Orients and maintains current knowledge related to agency/clinical policies, procedures, and expectations with the assistance of the agency/clinical personnel
• Develops and posts written clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, skill competency and individual learning needs
• Grades homework, quizzes, tests, lab assignments, clinical paperwork and other written work in a timely manner
• May teach didactic course content under supervision of course coordinator
• Keeps course coordinator informed of all student and agency issues and concerns
• Reports to the dean or assistant dean: a course coordinator will also provide direct oversight

Qualifications

You are encouraged to explore this opportunity if you have:

• A master's or doctoral degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
• An unencumbered professional nursing license 
• At least two years professional experience within last five years in the area of instruction as a registered nurse
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required to teach at certain clinical partner sites
• Teaching or precepting experience is preferred but not required
• Have genuine passion for nursing, education, and lifelong learning
• Have exceptional subject matter expertise with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Are eager to serve students and colleagues with passion, respect and care
• Operate with a sense of responsibility and purpose with the desire to enrich colleagues, students and the broader community

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $65 per hour and $97.50 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition 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