Location: Saginaw, MI
Department: Education
Reports To: Director of Nursing
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
EEO Classification: Professional
Job Summary
Dorsey College is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Instructor (Part Time/Adjunct) to join its instructional team in Saginaw, Michigan.
The Registered Nurse Instructor is entrusted with preparing students for successful careers in nursing by providing quality classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction while ensuring students achieve competency in course objectives. Instructors evaluate and resolve student questions, issues, and concerns while maintaining compliance with Dorsey College policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate is a dedicated Registered Nurse who is passionate about educating future healthcare professionals and helping students build the knowledge, confidence, and technical skills needed to succeed in today's healthcare environment.
Essential Functions
Instruction and Student Success
- Plan, prepare, and deliver quality classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction using approved course outlines and instructional materials.
- Lecture, conduct, and supervise clinical experiences for Registered Nursing students.
- Teach physical, biological, and psychological concepts related to professional nursing practice.
- Plan and coordinate daily learning experiences that address both student and patient needs.
- Provide learning opportunities that strengthen clinical judgment, interpersonal communication, technical nursing skills, and application of the nursing process.
- Facilitate student laboratory and simulation activities.
Student Evaluation and Support
- Supervise and monitor students as they perform technical and patient care skills.
- Assess patient status to ensure appropriate clinical learning experiences.
- Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records of attendance, evaluations, clinical experiences, performance, and progress.
- Report concerns regarding student performance to the Director of Nursing.
- Consult with the Director of Nursing regarding students whose performance does not meet established clinical standards.
Collaboration and Professional Development
- Collaborate with medical and nursing professionals to evaluate and improve clinical instruction.
- Participate in campus orientation activities for Registered Nursing students.
- Assist in the development of clinical procedures, protocols, and instructional materials as requested.
- Participate in faculty meetings, committee meetings, staff development activities, and commencement ceremonies.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of hospital operations, nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a healthcare team.
- Commitment to professionalism, student success, and continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required.
- Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Previous teaching or staff education experience preferred.
Working and Physical Demands
- Evening and occasional weekend hours may be required to support business needs.
- Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, patients, and healthcare professionals.
- Sufficient manual dexterity to operate computers, telephones, and standard office equipment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dorsey College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.
Dorsey College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and to providing a positive, discrimination-free educational and work environment.
