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 clinical instructor in our associate degree of nursing program. This is a full-time position (36 hours per week; (3) 12 hour clinicals) with a 3-semester appointment for which there is a break at the end of each semester. This position is slated to start May 2024. 

You would be responsible to:

• Supervise students during their assignments in the clinical (and lab/simulation) setting.
• Evaluate students’ written clinical packet and other assignments.

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.)

• Facilitate the clinical experience across the curriculum (3 clinical groups per semester)
• Review and provide weekly feedback to students on clinical packets and other assignments as appropriate.
• Complete a midterm and final evaluation for each student per clinical rotation.
• Assist with the clinical experience in the nursing skills and simulation laboratory.
• Support students and lab faculty as needed in the laboratory environment.
• Collaborate with faculty to provide consistent and relevant student learning experiences to meet the course and clinical learning outcomes.
• Maintains standard of care with relation to safety protocols across both the work clinical and laboratory environments.

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.

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.

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