Medical Surgical Clinical Instructor, Affiliate position

Wheaton is a leading private, coeducational, liberal arts collegeof 1800 students located in Norton, MA and within easy commuting distance of Boston and Providence.

• Posting Number: 0601269
• Position Title:
  
  Medical Surgical Clinical Instructor, Affiliate position
• FLSA:
  Exempt
• Job Type: Part-Time
• Staff Term:
• Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
• Academic Year Schedule (dates): 2026 - 2027
• Faculty Term:
  Full Academic Year
• Position Type:
  Faculty
• Department:
  Provost

Wheaton College’s nursing program is seeking a clinical Instructor in Medical-Surgical nursing. We seek candidates who share our commitment and passion for educating the nurse of the future tocare for others in meaningful, practical ways that align seamlessly with Wheaton College’s mission and its strategic vision for diverse and inclusive excellence. 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.

Duties and responsibilities include,but are not limited to

• Review and understand the classroom and clinical course objectives and apply the teaching techniques to achieve the courseand program objectives best.
• Model effective oral and written communication that engages the students, provides clarity, and improves student learning.
• Discuss with students their concerns and/or problems directly or indirectly related to the learning experience.
• Is responsible for assisting students in developing an understanding of values, attitudes, and ideals appropriate to the healthcare profession.
• Established and maintained relationships with clinical sites.
• Participate in faculty meetings, both formally and informally,with faculty members from both the didactic and clinical departments.
• Provide instruction in clinical and clinical simulation labs.
• Supervising care provided by a group of students (typically six students per group) as they complete their clinical rotation inyour 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 siteand answer any questions they may have.
• Maintain clinical standards and course expectations throughout each course or term.
• Develop patient care assignments that allow students to meet the objectives of the course, which include but are not limitedto:
  • Professional role development
  • Assess clients and develop, implement, and evaluate plans ofcare
  • Accurately document plans of care
  • Administer medications
  • Master skills such as vital signs, fingerstick, urinarycatheterizations, aseptic technique, wound care, etc.
  • Interpret the nursing implications of routine laboratory and diagnostic tests
  • Practice therapeutic communications
  • Practice collaboration with the healthcare team
  • Demonstrate cultural competence
• Conduct a pre-conference to help students understand patient ca reassignments, establish priorities, and develop a plan to meet patients’ needs for the day.
• Conduct a post-conference each clinical day to provide students with a forum to present patients, share experiences, and reflect ontheir practice.
• Evaluate and grade student performance using the weekly rubric.
• Communicate with the Course Coordinator as necessary to resolve issues or concerns in clinical areas.
• Work effectively as part of the overall faculty…