Community Health Clinical Instructor, Affiliates position

Community Health Clinical Instructor, Affiliates position

Wheaton College’s nursing program is seeking a clinical instructor in community health nursing. Candidates who share our commitment to educating the nurses of the future to care for others in meaningful, practical ways that align with Wheaton College’s mission are encouraged to apply. The clinical instructor will prepare students for the clinical experience by providing orientation to policies and procedures and introducing them to faculty requirements for clinical site experiences.

The overarching responsibility of each affiliate position is to provide clinical education for the assigned student group(s) in the healthcare agency.

• Review and understand the classroom and clinical course objectives and apply teaching techniques to achieve the course and program objectives best.
• Model effective oral and written communication that engages students, provides clarity, and improves learning.
• Address students’ concerns and problems related to the learning experience.
• Assist students in developing an understanding of values, attitudes, and ideals appropriate to the healthcare profession.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clinical sites.
• Participate in faculty meetings with didactic and clinical departments.
• Provide instruction in clinical and simulation labs.
• Supervise a group of students (typically six per group) as they complete their clinical rotation in your area of specialty.
• Coordinate with clinicians at the clinical site to assign students to patients.
• Orient students to the clinical area and demonstrate proper procedures.
• Lead discussions and elicit information from students, demonstrating that students are learning and accomplishing the clinical objectives.
• Teach students how to perform their duties at the clinical site and answer any questions.
• Maintain clinical standards and course expectations throughout each course or term.
• Develop patient‑care assignments that allow students to meet the course objectives, including:
• Assess clients and develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care.
• Accurately document plans of care.
• Administer medications.
• Master skills such as vital signs, fingerstick, urinary catheterization, aseptic technique, wound care, etc.
• Interpret nursing implications of routine laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Practice therapeutic communication.
• Practice collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Conduct pre‑conferences to help students understand patient‑care assignments, establish priorities, and develop a plan to meet patients’ needs.
• Conduct post‑conferences each clinical day to provide a forum for students to present patients, share experiences, and reflect on practice.
• Evaluate and grade student performance using the weekly rubric.
• Communicate with the Course Coordinator to resolve issues or concerns in clinical areas.
• Work effectively as part of the faculty team, demonstrating positive interpersonal relations and collaborating with other faculty members to meet student needs.
• Participate in ongoing program evaluation activities as needed.
• Maintain faculty expectations as required by the College and the Board of Nursing.
• Demonstrate proper respect for students, faculty, and staff and maintain a student‑friendly manner in class.
• Contribute to evaluating course activities at the end of the course.
• Prepare a summary evaluation of student performance at course termination and submit signed forms to the course coordinator.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A current MA RN license in good standing.
• A minimum earned Master’s degree in Nursing or be matriculated in a Master’s in Nursing program.
• Evidence of clinical competence in the area of clinical instruction.
• Evidence of ongoing and progressive professional development in academic and professional communities appropriate to teaching responsibilities.

• A current MA RN license in good standing.
• A Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Evidence of clinical competence in the area of clinical instruction.
• Evidence of ongoing and progressive professional development in academic and professional communities appropriate to teaching responsibilities.

The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $10,000 per semester. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience.

Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Wheaton College is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. The Department and the College actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.