Nurse Education Clinical Instructor, Part Time

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Clinical Instructors are responsible for the clinical education of RN student nurses in the hospital setting. Instructors report to the Associate Dean of Nursing and work closely with the course coordinator to ensure clinical objectives are achieved.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:

* Attend Passaic County Community College orientation to course (delivered by course coordinator either in person or via zoom)

* Attend hospital orientation and meet all health, certification, and licensing requirements.

* Meet with nurse manager (or appointee) to discuss expectations, limitations, and clinical objectives prior to first day of clinical.

* Select appropriate learning experience based on course outcomes, with input from unit manager or (appointee).

* Orient student group to hospital policy and unit along with clear expectations for the overall clinical experience.

* Provide clinical instruction, supervision and guidance to student group in clinical site (or simulation lab), including pre and post conferences.

* Provide weekly feedback to students and course coordinator.

* Provide written evaluation of student performance at mid and end terms.

* Complete an evaluation of clinical experience incorporating written evaluation by students.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND BACKGROUND

* Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

* Current New Jersey RN License

* Minimum three 3 years recent/relevant clinical experience in specialty area

* Previous teaching experience and specialty certification preferred.

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

COMPENSATION:
Clinical Instructors earn $65.00 per hour of clinical plus an additional two (2) hours of paid prep time. The hours required vary by course and placement availability.

Benefits:

* New Jersey Sick Leave:
Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours of leave per benefit year. (Eligible to use after successful completion of probationary period.)

* Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.

* Commuter Benefits:
Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.

* NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)