Adult Education Nursing Instructor

Qualifications

• Current, valid Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required or currently progressing in a BSN program.
• Eligible for certification as a Teacher of Basic Skills in Nursing (Adult Education Certificate).
• Strong clinical experience in: Long-term care (preferred and strongly prioritized). Acute care (hospital setting) preferred. Prior teaching or precepting experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute clinical assignments.
• Conduct pre- and post-clinical conferences.
• Assess student readiness for clinical practice.
• Supervise and evaluate student performance in patient care settings.
• Review and evaluate clinical documentation and charting.
• Provide timely, constructive written feedback to students.

Professional Expectations

• Serve as a positive professional role model for nursing students.
• Attend faculty meetings and required program activities.
• Participate in ongoing professional development (workshops, conferences, continuing education, and professional literature).
• Maintain current knowledge of nursing practice and clinical standards.
• Communicate student progress, expectations, and performance concerns with program leadership.
• Report students at risk for unsafe or unsuccessful clinical performance.

Reporting Relationships

• This position reports directly to: Coordinator of Healthcare Occupations.
• The Director of Adult Education.

Position Summary

The Clinical Nursing Instructor supports student learning in the clinical environment by assisting students in the development of safe nursing skills, clinical judgment, and professional behavior. The instructor works closely with program leadership to provide consistent feedback that promotes student growth, confidence, and clinical competence.

Qualifications

Prefer candidates with strong long-term care (LTC) clinical experience and availability for long-term care clinical rotations.

Program Timeline

• Primary Assignment Period: August through December.
• Focus on long-term care clinical rotations and laboratory instruction.
• Additional Opportunities: January through July (per diem basis).
• Clinical coverage, program support, and occasional staff meetings and assigned instructional support days.

About Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES

All BOCES across the state share a common mission: to prepare diverse populations for successful roles in a new global society. We are accomplishing this by providing cost-effective shared services to school districts while initiating collaboration to close gaps in student achievement. Each day that mission is realized by the commitment and hard work of our board of education, administration, faculty and entire staff.

Contact Information

Please Send Resume, Cover Letter, And References To: Ms. Lucy Padula, Coordinator of Healthcare Occupations.
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES
Center for Learning
12 Allen Street, Auburn, NY 13021.

Questions about the position? Please contact Lucy Padula, Coordinator of Healthcare Occupations:
lpadula@cayboces.org
or call 315-253-4899.