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Adjunct - Nursing Clinical Undergraduate

Employer
Husson University
Location
1 College Circle, Bangor, ME, ME
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Position Type
Adjunct
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Description

The Clinical Preceptor provides direct supervision and clinical instruction for groups of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students within the clinical practice setting. Working collaboratively with the School of Nursing (SON) course faculty, the Clinical Preceptor facilitates clinical learning experiences developed as part of the nursing curriculum. Through direct supervision, role modeling, and coaching, the Clinical Preceptor supports the development of students' clinical knowledge, technical skills, professional behaviors, clinical judgment, and critical thinking. The Clinical Preceptor promotes a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment while providing formative and summative feedback regarding student performance using standardized evaluation tools.

Example of Duties

Qualified candidates with demonstrated clinical expertise are encouraged to apply.

  • Participate in required clinical orientation sessions and educational activities offered by Husson University School of Nursing and the assigned clinical agency.
  • Directly supervise a group of BSN nursing students in the assigned clinical setting in accordance with course learning outcomes, professional standards, and the policies of both the School of Nursing and the clinical agency.
  • Facilitate student learning through clinical teaching, coaching, role modeling, and direct supervision while promoting safe, ethical, evidence-based nursing practice.
  • Conduct pre- and post-clinical conferences using course objectives and learning activities.
  • Provide timely, constructive feedback to students using standardized clinical evaluation tools.
  • Communicate regularly with SON course faculty regarding student progress, concerns, and recommendations for additional support or remediation.
  • Provide the SON course faculty with a summary of each clinical day, including student progress, learning opportunities, and any significant issues or concerns.
  • Contribute objective performance feedback for midterm and final student evaluations using standardized evaluation criteria.
  • Notify the SON course faculty promptly of student absences, injuries, illnesses, safety concerns, or professional conduct issues occurring during the clinical experience.
  • Collaborate with SON course faculty to promote consistent clinical instruction and student success.
    • Qualifications

  • Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maine.
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred. Specialty certification relevant to the clinical area is desirable.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of active clinical nursing experience required; three (3) or more years of active clinical practice preferred.
    • Supplemental Information

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

    General Physical Requirements
    Work is generally performed in a classroom, laboratory, clinical, online, office, or other instructional setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

    Physical Activities
    The essential functions of this position may require the ability to:

  • Move about instructional, laboratory, clinical, office, or campus environments.
  • Remain in a stationary position for extended periods while teaching, presenting, meeting with students, or performing related duties.
  • Occasionally move, transport, or position instructional materials and equipment.
    • Visual Requirements
    Must be able to read, prepare, evaluate, and review a variety of materials in both electronic and printed formats, and observe student activities as necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

    Working Conditions
    Work is performed primarily in instructional, laboratory, clinical, office, or remote learning environments, depending on course assignment and modality. The position may require evening, weekend, or off-site instructional activities.

    APPLICATION INFORMATIONThank you for considering employment with Husson University. Please use our online application system to apply and track your application status.

    Husson University is an equal employment opportunity employer

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    Organization


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    Mission Statement:

    Husson University inspires and prepares students for professional careers in current and emerging fields within the context of an education informed by the sciences and humanities.

    The University
    Located in beautiful Bangor, Maine, Husson University is a small school that makes a big impact. With 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students and an average class size of 18, Husson University prides itself on being an institution where everyone focuses on the student. Our students are more than just a number here at Husson.

    We have a long-standing commitment to providing affordable and accessible education. Our faculty members are some of the leading experts in their fields. They include Fulbright scholars and numerous leaders of honorary and professional societies.

    Husson University dining hallWe have a strong focus on experiential learning. In fact, U.S. News & World Report ranked Husson as one of the top 10 institutions in the country for student participation in internships. (2013 and 2014)

    Combined, these attributes have made Husson the “University of Choice” for professional careers in current and emerging fields where students succeed, experiential learning is championed and global understanding is promoted. All of our programs are designed to help students achieve career success. With 54 degree programs and 10 graduate professional programs to choose from, you’ll find Husson graduates in organizations devoted to business, information technology, criminal justice, hospitality, education, healthcare, communications, pharmacy and much more.

    Our warm, welcoming campus community is part of Maine’s third largest city. Bangor is located along the banks of the Penobscot River and is part of the Maine Highlands. It offers local residents the perfect balance of arts, culture, shopping, dining, and entertainment, in a town with one of the lowest urban crime rates in America. Husson is easy to access from I-95 and Bangor International Airport.

    And if you love the great outdoors, Husson offers you four seasons of adventure. Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, Moosehead Lake Region, and the Camden Hills area are all just a short drive away. Everything from a relaxing day at the beach, to a thrill-packed mountain bike ride in fall foliage, to world-class skiing, is within reach.Husson University dining hall

    If career growth and quality of life are important to you, and if you have a passion for educating the next generation of leaders by transforming students’ lives, then we invite you to learn more about Husson University.

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