Widener University's School of Nursing (SON) has vacancies for Medical-surgical Adjunct Clinical Instructors. This is a position to support the growth of the undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. WE have three medical-surgical clinical rotations, long term care, acute care and critical care. The Medical-Surgical Adjunct Clinical Instructor will teach in the undergraduate program at a clinical site with 8 students with an emphasis on the care of a patient on long term or acute care clinical units. Clinical instructors are expected to be available one shift per week for the semester. Clinical rotations can be day or evening, weekday or weekend.
Clinical Responsibilities of Adjunct Faculty
Complete facility orientation prior to the start of clinical
Complete all clinical health requirements in Castlebranch
Create patient assignments prior to the start of the clinical day
Supervise students in all aspects of care of patients/clients
Review and provide feedback for all written clinical assignments
Submit grades for assignments as directed by course coordinator
Provide weekly feedback to students in the clinical area
Complete midterm/final clinical evaluations
Plan instructional activities for pre/post conferences
Communicate and issues at the clinical site with course coordinator and Clinical Program Manager
Responsible for all clinical hours assigned to the course.
Write letters of recommendations as requested by students.
Required qualifications for an Adjunct Clinical Instructor include a Master of Science in Nursing or Master of Science with a major in nursing. Bachelor's degree in nursing is acceptable if currently enrolled in a Master's program. Completion of the Master's degree is required within 5 years of hire. Experience in the clinical area is required.
Also required for all candidates is licensure as a registered nurse in PA; licensure in NJ or DE is required if appropriate for the clinical site or the ability to obtain a license prior to the start of clinical. At least three years of recent clinical practice in the appropriate specialty is required.
Preference will be granted for candidates with Clinical Instructor experience. Should your professional history encompass more than one area of specialty, please apply to the alternative Adjunct Faculty job posting that encompasses your additional work history (i.e. Medical Surgical, Pediatric, Maternity, Population Health, and Mental Health). All adjuncts must complete criminal background checks, child abuse checks and clinical requirements prior to starting through an external company.
