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