Clinical Instructor – Sayre, PA

Part-time clinical instructors report to the Department Chair and communicate with the instructional faculty overseeing the course/content area they are teaching. Excelsior University provides fully developed courses with materials and activities to allow faculty to focus on students. Instructors are expected to provide prompt responses to student needs, offer timely formative feedback on student work, and demonstrate clinical expertise through selecting, supervising, and evaluating students' clinical experiences. Additionally, instructors support student success by engaging in institutional retention initiatives, reaching out to struggling students, and collaborating with faculty and support staff to ensure access to resources.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete Excelsior University and clinical site-specific onboarding and training requirements.
• Fulfill all requirements and adhere to all institution policies identified in the Excelsior University Clinical Faculty Handbook.
• Work 2 non-consecutive weekends at a clinical site during an 8-week course term (Friday clinical orientation: 2 hours; Saturday and Sunday clinical days: 12.5 hours each, 6:30am–7:00pm both days).
• Grade all clinical assignments using provided rubrics by course-specific due dates.
• Remain present for the entire clinical day, adhering to the full duration of clinical hours indicated.
• Plan and coordinate patient assignments for each student in the clinical group, consistent with course and clinical objectives.
• Demonstrate competency with nursing skills and associated technology (EHR, automated medication dispensing systems, smart intravenous pumps, etc.).
• Demonstrate familiarity with assigned clinical unit(s), facility policies, and procedures; complete all facility-required training.
• Participate in pre- and post-clinical activities with assigned students within Canvas LMS.
• Conduct synchronous Zoom sessions with students as indicated by the course.
• Exhibit content and skill-based expertise when engaging with students; provide relevant evidence-based professional examples.
• Provide students with individualized feedback summarizing strengths and areas in need of improvement.
• Complete individual clinical evaluation rubrics for each student in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Master's degree in nursing required; or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with active enrollment in and progression toward a master's or doctoral degree in Nursing.
• Active, unencumbered NYS RN license.
• Minimum of 5 years of RN experience in varied clinical areas, caring for patients across the lifespan.
• Current clinical experience within an acute care hospital setting.
• Experience supervising nursing students and/or new graduate RNs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to present information clearly, concisely, and accurately.
• Experience with various modes of educational technology, including video conferencing software.
• Current BLS certification.

Pay

Compensation for serving as a Clinical Instructor is $5,000.00 per course. Payments are processed on a bi-weekly payroll cycle and are subject to federal, state, and/or local withholding taxes.

Benefits

Excelsior University offers a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, retirement, and excellent health insurance.