Respiratory Therapy Adjunct Clinical Instructor

Florida National University contributes to the education of a diverse student body within the community it serves. FNU employs and develops a faculty of scholars proficient in the art of teaching. We strive to prepare students for employment in their chosen careers through quality education and instruction.

The Clinical Instructor is responsible for coordinating equitable clinical learning experiences, providing direct supervision and instruction to students in clinical settings, conducting performance evaluations, and maintaining comprehensive records of all clinical education activities. This role is essential in bridging didactic knowledge with clinical practice and ensuring students develop the competencies required for entry-level respiratory therapy practice.

• Communication Management: Respond promptly to daily communications via email and voicemail, addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.

• Policy Adherence and Ethical Compliance: Uphold the University’s mission, policies, procedures, and ethical standards. Ensure compliance with FERPA, FIPA, GDPR, Title IX, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

• University Engagement: Participate in Commencement Ceremonies, new student orientation, faculty meetings, university events, committees, self-studies process.

• Special Projects: Complete special assignments as directed by the Program Director, Dean, or University President

• Compliance Adherence: Ensure compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as FNU Policies, Procedures, Rules and Regulation, the FNU Code of Ethics, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Florida Information Protection Act of 2014 (FIPA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.

• Assigned Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support program and institutional effectiveness.

• Provide direct on-site supervision of students during clinical rotations in affiliated healthcare facilities

• Ensure students practice safely within their scope of training and deliver appropriate patient care

• Monitor student-patient interactions and intervene when necessary to ensure patient safety and quality care

• Maintain appropriate student-to-instructor ratios as required by accreditation standards and institutional policies

• Create a safe learning environment that encourages questions and skill development

• Deliver real-time clinical instruction and hands-on teaching at the bedside

• Demonstrate proper respiratory therapy techniques, procedures, and equipment operation

• Guide students in applying didactic knowledge to actual patient care situations

• Facilitate development of clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills

• Conduct case-based discussions and clinical debriefing sessions

• Teach evidence-based practice and current clinical guidelines

• Coordinate and ensure equitable distribution of clinical learning experiences for all students

• Schedule students for appropriate clinical rotations across diverse patient populations and care settings

• Ensure students gain exposure to a variety of respiratory conditions, age groups, and acuity levels

• Facilitate opportunities for students to perform required competencies and procedures

• Track student clinical hours and procedure logs to ensure graduation requirements are met

• Conduct ongoing formative and summative evaluations of student clinical performance

• Assess student competency in technical skills, patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and documentation

• Evaluate professional behaviors including communication, teamwork, ethics, and patient interaction

• Utilize standardized…