Travel Clinical Nurse Instructor (Western Region)

Position Summary

The Travel Nurse Clinical Instructor facilitates on-ground education instruction by incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies, and other industry trends reflecting advancements in the discipline by promoting an interdisciplinary approach to advanced practice nursing education and healthcare delivery within and outside the College. The incumbent will be accountable for delivering the nursing curriculum in accordance with the Program's mission, vision, values, and purposes. The Assistant Professor will engage with learners in all aspects of the nursing education process, including evaluating the potential for achievement in the program, and is accountable for Nursing Education Services' successful attainment of key performance indicators, program and functional outcomes, and the success of the College’s mission. The Assistant Professor functions as a valued team member within the nursing faculty.

Role and Responsibilities

• Facilitates learning in the various supervised on-ground focused education (SOFE) sites, including clinical, simulation, or skills labs across the United States.
• Responsible for teaching and evaluating learners in the Practical Nursing, Baccalaureate, and Master’s Degree Nursing Programs.
• Makes sure learners are attending, performing, comprehending, and evaluated in accordance with course outcomes, and submits required reports according to published deadlines.
• Holds learners accountable for partner facilities’ expectations.
• Attends nursing faculty meetings, participates in committees, engages in shared decision-making, and other faculty activities as required.
• May be assigned to various modalities, including experiential, didactic, evaluations, and NCLEX coaching based on the needs of the College.
• May carry additional teaching load outside of primary assignment.
• Participates in the successful implementation of other functional projects as they arise.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Earned Graduate degree with a major in nursing from an accredited institution supplemented by 0-1 year of relevant experience.
• Active, unencumbered RN or APRN license from state of residence and ability to obtain RN and NP licensure in any jurisdiction required by the College, including a valid multi-state license.
• Either has an earned Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential or commits to obtaining this certification within a one-year period.
• Maintains current knowledge in multiple areas of nursing practice.
• Two (2) years of experience in clinical nursing, within the past five (5) years.
• Two (2) years of experience supervising clinical education activities preferred.
• Maintains immunizations and certification records as required by accreditation, facility, or state board of nursing.
• Additional Contributions: Annual Professional Development, Service as SME, Service on Committees, and learner load will be congruent with current faculty matrix for the assigned course(s).
• One (1) year of experience in delivery of Concept-Based Nursing Education is preferred.
• One (1) year of distance education experience preferred.
• Familiarity with learning management software, Canvas preferred.
• Proficiency in modern technology platforms and ability to quickly adapt to various software.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for prolonged periods during clinical instruction (up to 12 hours).
• Move throughout clinical units and partner facilities to observe and supervise learners.
• Absorb bodily fluids, biohazards, cleaning agents, and standard healthcare PPE.
• Enter and navigate healthcare facilities.
• Variable schedules depending on facility access, including early mornings, nights, or extended clinical shifts.

Compensation & Faculty Ladder

Nightingale College utilizes a faculty ladder with five levels to determine salary and position title. Nursing Education has the following levels: Instructor, Assistant Professor I, Assistant Professor II, Associate Professor, and Professor. Placement on the faculty ladder is determined at the time of an offer and is based on degree level and years of nursing academia experience.

Budgeted Hiring Range: $93,500 - $102,850 USD

All new hires are required to attend New Collaborator Orientation (NCO) in Salt Lake City, Utah. The College will cover travel, lodging, and other accommodations.