Adjunct RN Clinical Instructor (Med-Surg)

Job Title:

Med-Surg RN Clinical Instructor Job Type:

Part-Time - 12 hours of instruction/week + 3 hours prep time/week

Reports To:

Dean of Nursing Position Summary:

Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing is seeking an experienced and dedicated Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Clinical Instructor to join our nursing education team. The Clinical Instructor will oversee the clinical education and performance of nursing students within medical-surgical units. This role focuses on developing clinical competence, promoting evidence-based practice, and fostering professional growth in a dynamic, acute care environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide direct supervision, instruction, and evaluation of nursing students or clinical staff during clinical rotations or orientation on Med-Surg units. Design and implement individualized learning plans and clinical objectives aligned with institutional goals and nursing education standards. Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for staff in the areas of assessment, care planning, patient education, medication administration, and documentation. Coordinate with nursing leaders and academic partners to ensure effective and compliant clinical education experiences. Facilitate skill labs, clinical simulations, and competency evaluations as part of staff onboarding and continuing education. Maintain detailed records of student progress, clinical hours, evaluations, and remediation as needed. Support quality and safety initiatives by modeling best practices in patient care, infection control, and documentation. Participate in curriculum development, clinical site evaluation, and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance nursing practice. This position requires a Board of Register Nursing faculty approval in the state of California, which must be processed by the applicant. Please inquire with our team for guidance on how to do this.

Qualifications:

Active and unrestricted RN license in CA. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's in Nursing (MSN) or Nursing Education preferred. Minimum of 3 years recent experience in an acute care medical-surgical setting. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS);

ACLS & PALS

as required by the nursing staff specific to the unit of support.

Working Conditions:

Clinical instruction takes place in acute care medical-surgical units, simulation labs, and classrooms. May include varying shifts to accommodate student schedules or staff training needs. Occasional travel between campus or clinical partner locations may be required.

Pay:

$50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person