Full-Time Faculty - Clinical & Lab PN (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 OR East Hartford, 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

• 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.

Qualifications

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.