Adjunct Maternity Clinical Instructor in Chester

The Department of Nursing in the Dwyer School of Nursing at Widener University invites applications for the position of adjunct Clinical Instructor for Medical-Surgical Nursing. 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 within the maternity patient population. Clinical instructors are expected to be available one shift per week for the semester.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

• Complete facility orientation prior to the start of clinical
• Complete all clinical health requirements in Exxat
• 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 final clinical evaluations
• Plan instructional activities for pre/post conferences
• Communicate any issues at the clinical site with course coordinator and Director of Undergraduate Clinical Placement
• Responsible for all clinical hours assigned to the course

Secondary responsibilities:

• Write letters of recommendations as requested by students

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):

• 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.
• Licensure as a registered nurse in PA. Licensure in NJ or DE or a multistate license is required if appropriate for the clinical site.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the clinical area.
• Completion of criminal background checks, child abuse checks, and clinical requirements prior to starting.

Preferred:

• Experience as a clinical instructor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:

Clinical rotations may take place during the day, evening, or weekend. Must be able to maintain manual dexterity, gross and fine movements including but not limited to: Sufficiently, safely move from room to room, and move quickly. Sit/stand and maintain balance, walk, climb, bend, twist, stop and squat. Push, pull, lift, and support at least 25 lbs. in order to position, transfer, and ambulate patients/clients. Move light objects up to 10 lbs. and move heavy objects weighing from 10-50 lbs. Pick up objects with hands, grasp small objects and pinch/pick up with fingers and twist/turn with hands.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran. U.S. work authorization is required.

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington.