Nursing Instructor I – Pediatrics, Clinical

Pediatric Clinical Nurse Instructor directly supervise and evaluate students progress during specific, course-related nursing clinical activities.

Instructors are assigned groups of students, ranging from 6 students to 10 students.Please note: This Instructor opportunity will be the night shift.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Instruct students on medication administration and proper technique and bedside procedures* Serve as an expert in nursing knowledge and the safe delivery of medication administration* Supervise and monitor clinical activities, application of new nursing skills, theories and knowledge application in classroom and clinical settings* Provide critique and constructive feedback to students and evaluate student clinical performance* Stay informed about changes and innovations in their field* Integrate evidence-based practice with delivery of patient care and established priorities to facilitate students learning* Serve as a mentor and use teaching strategies to foster student learning, success and retentionEDUCATION:* Bachelors degree in nursing or in natural, behavioral, or social sciences relevant to nursing practice from an accredited college or university required.* Graduates from the West Coast University RN-BSN program who meet the minimum experience requirement as a registered nurse are eligible for consideration as a clinical faculty immediately following graduation.* If applicable, certification(s) in area(s) of specialization required.In California, must meet Board of Registered Nursing requirements as stipulated in their statues:* Section 1425(c) states, " An instructor shall meet the following minimum qualifications: 1425(a)(1) A Master or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing, education, or administration.

If degree other than in nursing submit information verifying course work in nursing education."* 1425(c)(3) Completion of at least one (1) years experience teaching courses related to registered nursing or completion of a post-baccalaureate course which includes PRACTICE IN TEACHING REGISTERED NURSING.

Submit official course description to verify course content.* 1425(c)(2) Direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the nursing area to which he or she is assigned, which can be met by: (A) One (1) year's continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in the designated nursing area; or (B) One (1) academic year or of registered nurse level clinical teaching experience in the designated nursing area or its equivalent.To comply with the requirements of the clinical sites, the orders issued by the California Department of Public Health, and other local, state, and federal law and/or regulation, this position requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination.ABOUT USFor over 100 years, West Coast University has been educating and preparing students for professional careers across our six campuses located in Southern California, Dallas, Miami, and Online.

As part of our unique student-centric approach to advanced healthcare education you will be empowering future healthcare professionals.

At West Coast University our students are Ahead of the Curve.

Our Mission is to embrace a student-centric learning partnership that leads to professional success.

We deliver transformational education within a culture of integrity and personal accountability.Our benefited faculty and associates are offered a comprehensive benefit package including:* Health & Wellness* Financial & Retirement* Family & Parenting* Vacation & Time Off* Perks & Discount* Professional DevelopmentWest Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically-diverse population.

Campus: WCU AnaheimFunction: Faculty