Adjunct Clinical Nursing Faculty - Obstetrics and Newborn

Category: Faculty Subscribe: New Job Alerts RSS Job Feed Department: Nursing Locations: Los Angeles, CA Posted: Oct 15, 2026 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Part-time Salary Type: Annually Position ID: 205854 Share Job Description:

Position Summary

Adjunct Clinical Obstetrics and Newborn (OB) faculty provide part-time clinical instruction, supervision, and evaluation of pre-licensure nursing students in the specialty setting. This position supports implementation of the BRN-approved curriculum and ensures clinical education meets California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) regulations and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Instruction & Supervision Provide direct, on-site supervision, and clinical instruction to nursing students in obstetric settings, including labor and delivery, postpartum, antepartum, and newborn care. Implement clinical learning experiences consistent with approved course objectives and program outcomes for BSN Nursing Programs. Maintain faculty-to-student ratios in compliance with BRN clinical supervision requirements. Promote safe, ethical, evidence-based, and culturally responsive nursing practices.

Student Evaluation & Documentation Evaluate student clinical performance using MSMU BSN approved clinical evaluation tools. Provide mid-semester/session formative feedback, complete summative clinical evaluations, and submit grades. Identify students who are not meeting clinical competencies early and communicate concerns promptly to the Course Lead or Program Director. Accurately complete all required clinical documentation, and evaluations in accordance with BRN and institutional policies.

Collaboration, Meetings, and Communication Use MSMU email as the official mode of communication for university business. Participate in required meetings with the Course Lead or designee to review clinical objectives, student progress, concerns, and course expectations. Communicate and collaborate with theory and other clinical course faculty, clinical coordinators, and clinical site staff and nurses to ensure consistency across clinical learning experiences. Attend required faculty orientation and scheduled meetings related to assigned courses.

Compliance & Professional Responsibilities Adhere to ANA Code of Ethics, BRN regulations, CCNE accreditation standards, institutional policies, and clinical agency requirements. Maintain and submit faculty clinical compliance documents in the designated electronic system. Ensure all student clinical hours meet BRN requirements, all hours are recorded and validated prior to student grade submission. Maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and FERPA.

Serve as a professional role model consistent with professional nursing standards and institutional values. Work Schedule & Conditions Clinical hours may include early mornings, evenings, nights, or weekends, and non-hospital clinical locations throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area. Clinical assignments typically consist of one (1) or two (2) days per week; 8-hour shifts or 12-hour shifts based on clinical site availability and course requirements. Position Pay Per Unit: $2,283 Requirements

Required Qualifications

Current, active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in California BSN required; MSN preferred Minimum of two years of recent direct patient care experience in Obstetrics and Newborn nursing, consistent with BRN faculty requirements. Demonstrated clinical competence in obstetric and newborn nursing practices. Must possess the ability to be approved by the California State Board of Nursing in in accordance with California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 16, Section 1425.

Application Instructions

Applicants must attach a cover letter, and CV with California RN license number. Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. The University will not assist applicants with any visa matters. A background check will be required.

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