Full-Time Clinical & Lab Instructor - LPN (Licensed Practical Nursing)

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 an MSN prepared individual to serve as a clinical and laboratory instructor in our LPN program. This is a full-time position with a 3-semester appointment for which there is a break at the end of each semester.

*We are looking for candidates to work from our Bridgeport, CT location*

You would be responsible to:

• Supervise students during their assignments in the lab or clinical setting.
• Evaluate students’ written clinical packet and other assignments.
• Coordinate the lab schedule, manage lab supplies and provide overall student and faculty lab support. 

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 clinical experience across the curriculum.
• 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.
• Facilitate the clinical experience in the nursing skills laboratory.
• Order, maintain and manage inventory of laboratory supplies for the skills nursing lab within the specified budget.
• Support students and faculty as needed in the laboratory environment.
• Coordinates simulation activities.
• Assist with the design, implementation, and evaluation of simulation activities and educational materials for all nursing courses in collaboration with nursing faculty.
• 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.
• Some evenings may be required

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, BSN if completing an MSN within 4 years 
• 3-5 years of nursing experience
• Teaching experience with RN students is preferred.
• An active license 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
• Flexible work schedules

(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.)