Travel Clinical Nurse Instructor; Western Region Job Reno area,Nevada USA,Nursing

Position: Travel Clinical Nurse Instructor (Western Region)

Travel Clinical Nurse Instructor (Western Region)

Please read before applying:

This is NOT a remote or classroom teaching role.
To be considered, candidates must be willing to travel up to 100% of the time to various locations within their assigned region within the US:
Western Time Zones (AK, HI, Pacific, Mountain), Central Time Zone, Eastern Time Zone. Nightingale faculty are required to work all three 15‑week semesters (spring, summer, fall). Clinical rotations take place during at least 11 of these weeks. While the intention is to maintain placement within the collaborator's designated region, operational needs may occasionally require adjustments outside that region.
The organization will provide travel and lodging accommodations.

Position Summary:

The Travel Nurse Clinical Instructor (internally referred to as Assistant Professor, Nursing Education) facilitates on‑ground education instruction by incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting‑edge technologies, and industry trends that reflect advancements in the discipline. The incumbent will deliver the nursing curriculum in accordance with the Program's mission, vision, values, and purposes. The Assistant Professor will engage with learners in all aspects of the nursing education process, including evaluating potential for achievement in the program, and is accountable for Nursing Education Services' successful attainment of key performance indicators, program and functional outcomes, and the success of the College’s mission.

Role and Responsibilities:

Facilitate learning at various supervised on‑ground focused education (SOFE) sites, including clinical, simulation, or skills labs across the United States.
Teach and evaluate learners in the Practical Nursing, Baccalaureate, and Master’s Degree Nursing Programs.
Monitor, engage, and maintain open communication with learners in all aspects of the nursing education process, including attendance, performance, comprehension, and evaluation in accordance with course outcomes, and submit required reports according to published deadlines.
Adhere to and hold learners accountable for partner facilities’ expectations.
Attend nursing faculty meetings, participate in committees, engage in shared decision‑making, and other faculty activities as required.
May be assigned to various modalities, including experiential, didactic, evaluations, and NCLEX coaching based on the needs of the College.
May carry additional teaching load outside of primary assignment.
Participate in the successful implementation of other functional projects as they arise.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and

Education Requirements:

Earned graduate degree with a major in nursing from an accredited institution supplemented by 0–1 year of relevant experience.
Active, unencumbered RN or APRN license from state of residence and ability to obtain RN and NP licensure in any jurisdiction required by the College, including a valid multi‑state license.
Either has an earned Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential or commits to obtaining this certification within a one‑year period.
Maintains current knowledge in multiple areas of nursing practice.
Two (2) years of experience in clinical nursing within the past five (5) years.
Two (2) years of experience supervising clinical education activities preferred.
Maintains immunizations and certification records as required by accreditation, facility, or state board of nursing.
Additional contributions:
Annual Professional Development, Service as SME, Service on Committees, and learner load will be congruent with current faculty matrix for the assigned course(s).
One (1) year of experience in delivery of Concept‑Based Nursing Education is preferred.
One (1) year of distance education experience preferred.
Familiarity with learning management software, Canvas preferred.
Proficiency in modern technology platforms and ability to quickly adapt to various software.

Physical Requirements:

The Nursing faculty assigned to clinical instruction must be able to perform the following essential physical functions, with or without reasonable accommodation:

Stand and walk for prolonged periods during clinical…