Clinical Nursing Instructor Accelerated Program - Part-time

Job Summary

Reporting to the Ramapo Nursing Programs Simulation Director and Assistant Dean in Charge of Nursing, this individual is responsible for the clinical education of accelerated nursing students.

$70/hr

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• Clinical supervision of the assigned group(s) of students in the clinical and laboratory settings.
• Prepare appropriate plans, materials, and learning activities for students to achieve the learning outcomes of each class.
• Orient students to the clinical unit.
• Select appropriate learning experiences for the assigned student group(s), i.e., client/patient assignments and planning clinical conferences.
• Observation and guidance of the students’ performance, review of procedures and principles as necessary, on-the-spot instruction as appropriate.
• Evaluation of students’ clinical performance on a weekly basis and verbally, as needed, on an individual basis, including written feedback on but not limited to: care plans, specialty rotation papers (when assigned), research projects (when assigned), medication cards, concept maps.
• Document clinical observations and/or any appropriate incidents during the clinical experience.
• Consult with students individually and/or in groups to review and/evaluate progression towards clinical outcomes and identify teaching strategies for reinforcement or adjustment.
• Plans and conducts pre and post conferences.
• Maintain cooperative, positive relationship with the staff on any unit of the healthcare facility assigned to facilitate optimum learning environment.
• Maintain effective, on‑going communication with the Course Coordinator concerning student progress and/or concerns.

• Minimum of Master’s degree in Nursing.
• License as a Registered Professional Nurse in NJ.

• Previous experience required.
• Minimum of 4 years of nursing experience with a specialty or practice in medical‑surgical nursing and/or psychiatric nursing.
• Previous nursing education experience.
• Knowledge of professional nursing curricula.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Ability to lead professional teams with diverse educational backgrounds.
• Professional certification in nursing.

Ramapo College is an Affiantive Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo is committed to academic excellence through interdisciplinary and experiential learning and international and intercultural understanding. Ramapo is also committed to fostering a community that inspires a culture of inclusivity. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings and other programs. Ramapo’s environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, and respectful of freedom of expression.