Clinical Faculty, Clara Ward School of Nursing (CWSON)

About the role

The Clara Ward School of Nursing at Bryan College is seeking part-time Clinical Instructors to provide hourly supervised clinical instruction to students in approved healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and maintain a vibrant, growing faith in Jesus Christ
• Provide hourly supervised clinical instruction to students in approved healthcare settings as scheduled by the Clinical Coordinator
• Adhere to the policies of Bryan College, the Clara Ward School of Nursing, and the clinical sites
• Aid students in developing values, attitudes, and skills vital to the nursing profession
• Maintain professional, collegial relationships with CWSON and clinical site personnel
• Attend CWSON professional development offerings as requested
• Evaluate student learning and performance: real-time in the clinical setting, mid-term formal evaluation, end of course formal evaluation
• Communicate regularly (weekly) with the course faculty and Clinical Coordinator, notifying of successes and concerns in the clinical area
• Maintain professional practice requirements as required by the Tennessee Board of Nursing and the Clara Ward School of Nursing
• Function as an effective, responsive, collaborative member of the CWSON faculty team

Requirements

• An earned MSN from an accredited nursing college or university is strongly preferred
• A BSN from an accredited nursing college or university is required
• Three years of direct client care experience as an RN in the area of clinical assignment within the last five years is required
• A current license or multistate licensure privilege to practice nursing in Tennessee as a registered nurse without any disciplinary action that currently restricts practice is required
• Successfully pass a yearly criminal background check and drug screening
• Current American Heart Association certification to provide CPR
• Provide evidence of yearly tests and immunizations as required by School and/or clinical site policy

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills are required
• Fluency in English is required
• Certified in computer use – word processing, email, etc. is required

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

The pay rate for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and will be determined based on the needs of the Clara Ward School of Nursing and the availability of the candidate.