Clinical Nursing Adjunct

Job Title: Clinical Nursing Adjunct Reports To: Chair School of Nursing Status: Part-Time, Contract Primary Duties and Responsibilities The Adjunct Faculty/Clinical instructor will supervise patient/client care provided by nursing students (max 8/group) in the clinical agency The Adjunct Faculty/Clinical instructor will collaborate with the agency clinicians to determine appropriate client assignments which aligns with the course objectives The Adjunct Faculty/Clinical Instructor will facilitate optimal student learning experiences, support student development of critical thinking skills, and provide guidance and structure with the acquisition of nursing skills and duties Required to attend the annual nursing faculty meeting and pre-semester course meetings Required to maintain communication with the course coordinator on a regular basis to coordinate the clinical experience with lecture and college laboratory Required to attend the pre-semester orientation/planning meeting at the assigned service agency Selects patient assignments to meet the week's objectives Posts student assignment sheet on nursing unit Delineates the students' assignment with the agency staff Familiarizes the student with selected policies and procedures impacting nursing care in the clinical area Conducts pre and post conferences, as well as monitoring students during the clinical experience Conferences with the students at least twice during the semester: mid-term and end of semester; as well as completes a weekly evaluation on each student. Maintains records on clinical assignments and students' performance each week Guides and supervises students' performance during simulation exercises Follows policy for students who require remediation Evaluates the students' written clinical work Follow guidelines identified in Adjunct Faculty handbook Requirements Minimum requirements: A Master's degree in Nursing or actively pursuing a Master's degree in Nursing required Master’s degree concentration in Nursing Education or certificate preferred An unencumbered license as an RN in the State of New York At least three years of clinical experience Compensation $880-$930 per credit (contract) hour