Description

The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

The Department of Nursing at Goodwin University is seeking a MSN prepared individual to serve as a course coordinator in our accelerated BSN program. This is a full-time position with a 3-semester appointment for which there is a break at the end of each semester. Teaching responsibilities will include laboratory, clinical and didactic.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Teach the didactic content in the assigned course.
• Facilitate the clinical experience in adult medical/surgical clinical settings
• Provide oversight of all clinical adjunct faculty assigned to clinical rotations related to that course
• Facilitate the clinical experience in the nursing skills laboratory and help to coordinate the clinical placements with the clinical coordinator
• Review and provide weekly feedback to students about their clinical performance and paperwork
• Complete midterm and final evaluations for assigned clinical group/s
• Successful applicants will be expected to participate in departmental and University committees, faculty meetings, curriculum development, community day, graduation and contribute to student retention
• Other duties as assigned

Other Functions:

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrated commitment to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work in an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clinical partners, colleagues and students.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Prepared at the MSN level
• 3-5 years of nursing experience
• Teaching experience with RN students is preferred
• An active license or eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Connecticut.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Goodwin University and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the University as the needs of the University and requirements of the job change.)