Job Title: Clinical Nursing Adjunct Reports To: Chair School of NursingStatus: Part-Time, Contract Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- The Adjunct Faculty/Clinical instructor will supervise patient/client care provided by nursing students (max 8/group) in the clinical agency
- The Adjunct Faculty/Clinical instructor will collaborate with the agency clinicians to determine appropriate client assignments which aligns with the course objectives
- The Adjunct Faculty/Clinical Instructor will facilitate optimal student learning experiences, support student development of critical thinking skills, and provide guidance and structure with the acquisition of nursing skills and duties
- Required to attend the annual nursing faculty meeting and pre-semester course meetings
- Required to maintain communication with the course coordinator on a regular basis to coordinate the clinical experience with lecture and college laboratory
- Required to attend the pre-semester orientation/planning meeting at the assigned service agency
- Selects patient assignments to meet the week's objectives
- Posts student assignment sheet on nursing unit
- Delineates the students' assignment with the agency staff
- Familiarizes the student with selected policies and procedures impacting nursing care in the clinical area
- Conducts pre and post conferences, as well as monitoring students during the clinical experience
- Conferences with the students at least twice during the semester: mid-term and end of semester; as well as completes a weekly evaluation on each student.
- Maintains records on clinical assignments and students' performance each week
- Guides and supervises students' performance during simulation exercises
- Follows policy for students who require remediation
- Evaluates the students' written clinical work
- Follow guidelines identified in Adjunct Faculty handbook
RequirementsMinimum requirements:
- A Master's degree in Nursing or actively pursuing a Master's degree in Nursing required
- Master's degree concentration in Nursing Education or certificate preferred
- An unencumbered license as an RN in the State of New York
- At least three years of clinical experience
Compensation
- $830-$950 per credit (contract) hour