Mental Health Psych Clinical Nursing Instructor

Mental Health Psych Clinical Nursing Instructor

Chamberlain College of Nursing seeks a Part‑Time Clinical Nursing Faculty to mentor BSN students in person at an inpatient clinical setting in the Des Moines, Iowa area. This role bridges classroom learning, simulations, and real‑world patient care, ensuring students are prepared and confident in delivering high‑quality care.

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

• 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.

Students will demonstrate nursing skills and procedures in an inpatient healthcare center, with emphasis on the dynamics of an individual’s ability to function in society. The course focuses on content such as anxiety, self‑concept, thought disorders, mood alterations, addictive behaviors, organic brain dysfunction, abuse, and violence issues.

• 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 students' 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.
  • 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.

• 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 the last five years in the area of instruction as a registered nurse.

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