Clinical Nursing Instructor – Mental Health

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Type: Temporary
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Salary Information: Contact Heather Westerfield
Contact Information: hwesterfield

The Clinical Nursing Instructor for Mental Health Nursing is responsible for providing clinical instruction and supervision to undergraduate nursing students in psychiatric and behavioral health settings along with the college simulation center. The instructor supports students in developing therapeutic communication, critical thinking, and clinical judgment skills necessary to provide safe, evidence-based mental health nursing care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide clinical instruction and supervision of nursing students in inpatient and community-based mental health settings.
• Participate in simulation teaching as needed to reinforce mental health concepts.
• Demonstrate and model therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and de-escalation techniques consistent with professional nursing standards.
• Guide students in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for individuals and groups with mental health needs.
• Facilitate student learning through pre- and post-conferences, reflective discussions, and clinical debriefing sessions.
• Observe, coach, and evaluate students’ clinical performance using established rubrics and learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance, provide ongoing feedback, and maintain accurate documentation of clinical progress.
• Collaborate with course coordinators to ensure clinical learning experiences align with course objectives and program outcomes.
• Serve as a professional role model and mentor, promoting clinical reasoning, patient-centered care, and interprofessional collaboration.
• Maintain compliance with program, college, and clinical site policies and procedures.
• Serve as a liaison between the nursing program and clinical site, fostering positive professional relationships.
• Participate in orientation sessions, and ongoing professional development activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred; BSN with significant mental health clinical experience will be considered.
• Minimum of two years of recent clinical experience in psychiatric or behavioral health nursing
• Prior teaching or clinical preceptor experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to student success and the mission of nursing education.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift and move up to a maximum of 50 pounds.
• Must possess sufficient stamina and mental stability to fulfill the customary requirements of the profession.
• Perform fine movements and be able to manipulate instruments and equipment.
• Have auditory ability sufficient to teach assessment of client health care needs.
• Have visual ability sufficient to teach assessment of client health care needs.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to hwesterfield.