Residential Adjunct Instructor - Mental and Behavioral Health Nursing
Fort Myers, Florida
RN · Mental Health · Psychiatric
Posted Jul 23
- Hours a week
- 15
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 15 hours
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- School
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
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About this role
Mental Health Nursing Adjunct Instructor (Part-Time)
Rasmussen University
Do you have a passion for nursing and desire to share this with others entering this critical field? Rasmussen University is currently seeking dynamic Part-Time Adjunct instructors to teach within the Nursing program at our Fort Myers campus.
Our teaching roles allow you the ability to continue working in field while exploring the world of Academia and engaging the next generation of nurses. Our nursing courses provide the knowledge, clinical skills, and nursing values critical for students to be successful in this field.
No prior teaching experience is necessary; training is provided!
Essential Duties &
Responsibilities
Teaching lecture, laboratory, and clinical practicum courses in the Nursing program as assigned. These courses may be on campus or at off-site clinical partner locations. Usage of effective teaching strategies and multiple teaching techniques; teaching and modeling appropriate level learning skills and creating an environment conducive to learning for a diverse student population. Creating high levels of student engagement through activities, community building, and student-centered learning including the use of live classroom tools to hold synchronous learning sessions with students.
Compensation, Benefits &
Schedule
Part-Time flexible campus and clinical-based scheduling which generally consists of 10-15 hours per week/course Competitive hourly rates based on course types and schedule. Details are outlined clearly as you move forward in the hiring process a schedule is confirmed Rasmussen's generous continuing education benefits, employee stock purchase plan and 401K plan are available for part-time employee participation
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Requirements
- RN
- Master's degree in Nursing
- Documented experience in Mental Health roles
- 1-year clinical experience as an RN required, 2+ years preferred
- Proof of active RN licensure that has never been encumbered
- Official transcripts required for each degree earned from an accredited institution
- Active CPR certification administered by either the American Heart Association or The American Red Cross
- Applicable faculty immunization documentation required
Benefits
- Continuing education benefits
- Employee stock purchase plan
- 401K plan
- Competitive hourly rates
Place
- City
- Fort Myers, Florida
- Median rent
- $1,580/mo
- Local household income
- $63,732/yr
- Metro price level
- 2% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Fort Myers area index 102.3, where 100 is the national average.
Sunny Fort Myers sits along Florida's Gulf Coast, where the Caloosahatchee River meets the sea. The downtown River District offers dining and nightlife, while nearby Sanibel Island beckons on days off. A laid-back, warm-weather lifestyle awaits nurses seeking coastal living.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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About the employer
You are looking at part-time adjunct nursing instructor work at Rasmussen University’s Fort Myers campus. The role is built around lecture, skills/simulation lab, and clinical practicum—often in Mental and Behavioral Health, Maternal-Child, or general nursing—so your bedside experience is what…
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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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