"[POOL] PT Faculty, Clinical Nursing"

Job Summary

Serve as a part‑time clinical educator for Associate Degree Nursing students in acute, long‑term care, community, and simulation settings. Provide direct supervision, instruction, and evaluation of 6–8 students per clinical day to facilitate achievement of course and program outcomes in alignment with Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) OAR 851‑021 and ACEN standards.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Current, unencumbered Oregon RN license (or eligibility for licensure by hire date).
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited institution. Per OSBN OAR 851‑021‑0045, faculty may be appointed while actively enrolled in an MSN program.
• Clinical Experience: Recent clinical practice expertise relevant to assigned teaching area.
• Compliance: Ability to meet clinical partner onboarding requirements (immunizations, CPR‑BLS, background check, drug screen).
• Teaching Readiness: Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive, inclusive teaching and student success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or higher degree in nursing.
• Formal teaching or precepting experience in academic or clinical settings, including use of high‑fidelity simulation.
• Professional certification in specialty area (e.g., CMSRN, RNC‑OB) and/or Nurse Educator certification (CNE).
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities to support diverse student populations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Clinical shifts up to 12 hours with prolonged standing, walking, bending, and patient movement.
• Ability to lift and move up to 35 lbs, assist with patient transfers, and perform CPR.
• Work may include days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends based on program need and clinical site availability.

Essential Duties

1. Plan, supervise, and evaluate student learning in assigned clinical, skills‑lab, and/or simulation environments.
2. Conduct orientation, pre‑conference, and post‑conference sessions; coach students in clinical reasoning, evidence‑based practice, safe patient care, and documentation.
3. Assess student performance using rubric‑based tools; provide timely formative and summative feedback; complete written evaluations and grades.
4. Select appropriate patient assignments in collaboration with facility staff; act as liaison between college and clinical partners.
5. Maintain student and patient safety; intervene promptly to correct unsafe practice.
6. Document attendance, grades, incident reports, and other required records within established timelines.
7. Participate in faculty meetings, course and curriculum evaluation, accreditation, and program assessment activities.
8. Maintain current clinical competence and engage in professional development in teaching, equity‑minded pedagogy, simulation, and emerging technologies.
9. Uphold college, program, clinical site, and regulatory policies including FERPA, HIPAA, infection‑control, and safety standards.
10. Perform other duties as assigned by the Nurse Administrator / Dean.

Applicant Instructions

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions become available.

In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents when applying:

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Unofficial Academic Transcript showing qualifying degree.
3. Cover Letter

Transcripts from institutions outside of the United States must be accompanied by an international credential agency evaluation.

Full-time or Part-time: Part-time
Number of hours/week: Varies
Posting Date: 07/13/2024
Open Until Filled: Yes

Salary and Compensation Information

Courses are paid on a per-credit basis. New Part-time Faculty begin at Step 1 of the payscale.