Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Chamberlain University
Job overview
The Night Shift Clinical Nursing Instructor at Chamberlain University mentors nursing students during inpatient clinicals, bridging classroom knowledge with real-world patient care to prepare confident healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities and impact
The instructor plans and supervises clinical experiences, evaluates student performance, provides feedback and remediation, stays updated on clinical policies, contributes to program development, collaborates with faculty and staff, and complies with regulatory standards.
Compensation and benefits
The position pays $65 per hour for the first 8 hours and $97.50 per hour for overtime, with no additional benefits explicitly mentioned.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a Master's or doctoral degree in nursing, an unencumbered California RN license, active BLS certification, and at least two years of recent professional nursing experience; teaching experience is not required but MSN completion is encouraged.
Work environment and culture
Chamberlain University emphasizes a culture of service excellence and care called Chamberlain Care®, fostering a supportive environment for colleagues and students to thrive and impact healthcare nationally.
Company information
Chamberlain University is a regionally accredited institution with a 130-year history, offering nursing and health professions degrees across multiple locations and online, focused on educating diverse healthcare professionals.
Job location and travel
The role is based at the Irwindale, CA campus with clinicals at various healthcare facilities across Los Angeles County, Orange County, Santa Clarita Valley, San Fernando Valley, Montclair, Thousand Oaks, and Riverside, requiring night shifts on weekdays or weekends.
Unique job features
The job uniquely requires one 12-hour night shift per week during 8-week sessions, offering hands-on clinical teaching in diverse specialties and locations, supporting flexible scheduling and real-world student mentorship.
Company overview
Chamberlain University is a private, for-profit healthcare and nursing education institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs. It primarily generates revenue through tuition fees and online course offerings. Established in 1889, it has a long history of evolving to meet the needs of the healthcare industry, including expanding its programs to include online education and advanced degrees. The university is known for its strong emphasis on practical, hands-on training and a commitment to student success in the healthcare field.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your Master’s in Nursing (MSN) or higher, active California RN license, and recent professional nursing experience, especially in clinical settings relevant to the specialization areas like Adult Health or Maternal Child.
Emphasize your ability to mentor and supervise nursing students during clinical rotations, your familiarity with clinical teaching methods, and your capacity to connect classroom knowledge to real-world patient care.
Apply through multiple channels such as Chamberlain University’s official careers page, LinkedIn, and healthcare job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current clinical instructors or faculty members at Chamberlain University on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on Chamberlain Care® philosophy or asking about their experience mentoring nursing students during night shifts.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'clinical teaching,' 'student supervision,' 'patient care,' 'MSN,' 'California RN license,' and 'night shift clinical instructor' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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