Location & Practice Overview

The position supports Chamberlain University’s pre-licensure BSN program through onsite clinical instruction at partner facilities in the Peoria, Illinois area.

Practice Type BSN clinical education and student supervision
Care Setting Onsite clinical partner sites
Clinical Area Peoria-area partner facilities
Program Chamberlain College of Nursing BSN

Responsibilities

  • Plan clinical experiences that align with course objectives and student readiness.
  • Provide direct supervision of nursing students as they deliver care to pediatric patients and families.
  • Create and post clinical assignments matched to individual knowledge, skills, and learning needs.
  • Maintain current familiarity with the clinical agency’s policies, procedures, and expectations.
  • Grade clinical documentation, written work, and related assignments in a timely manner.
  • Communicate student progress and any agency concerns to the course coordinator.

The instructor carries autonomous responsibility for the assigned clinical teaching load and may present selected didactic content under the course coordinator’s guidance. Oversight comes from the dean or assistant dean, with day-to-day coordination through the course coordinator.

Teaching & Student Evaluation

The instructor guides pre-licensure nursing students through pediatric clinical experiences while assessing how effectively they apply classroom knowledge to patient care. Evaluation covers clinical performance, written work, professional conduct, and progress toward stated course objectives.

Student Level Pre-licensure BSN students
Instruction Pediatric clinical experiences and selected course content
Evaluation Areas Clinical performance, assignments, and course objectives
Feedback & Support Documented performance feedback and remediation when indicated

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the educational, licensure, and recent clinical experience criteria set for pediatric clinical instruction in the BSN program.

Education
Master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
License
Unencumbered Illinois professional nursing license
Recent Experience
Minimum two years of professional RN practice in the area of instruction within the past five years
Preferred
Prior teaching or precepting experience

Compensation & Benefits

Payment is calculated per assignment and scales with the number of credit hours assigned to the course.

  • Compensation range: $1,120–$7,245 per assignment
  • Final amount adjusted for credit hours, experience, location, licensure, and market considerations
  • Engagement structured as a part-time visiting professor on a course-by-course basis

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type Part-time
Clinical Rotation Schedule 12-hour clinical days, typically 7 a.m.–7 p.m., aligned with assigned student rotations
Common Pattern Three to four consecutive clinical days
Work Location Onsite at clinical partner facilities
Commitment Model Course-by-course assignment

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Under the instructor’s guidance, students provide nursing care to children and their families across stages of growth and a range of health needs.

Age Span Infancy through adolescence
Care Approach Family-centered
Clinical Needs Well-child care as well as health alterations requiring promotion, prevention, restoration, maintenance, or rehabilitation
Learning Environment Partner clinical sites hosting BSN student rotations

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The pediatric nursing course emphasizes family-centered care. Students explore typical developmental needs alongside common and acute health changes while functioning as members of the interdisciplinary team.

Core Emphasis Family-centered pediatric nursing
Developmental Range Normal childcare and health alterations from infancy through adolescence
Care Spectrum Health promotion, illness prevention, restoration, maintenance, and rehabilitative support
Team Role Participation within the multidisciplinary health team

Role Highlights

The position centers on direct clinical teaching and evaluation of pre-licensure students rather than traditional full-time campus faculty responsibilities.

  • Student-facing role with primary responsibility for clinical evaluation and performance feedback
  • Pediatric instruction spanning infancy through adolescence in real clinical environments
  • Assignments coordinated within an established academic framework under course-coordinator oversight
  • Structure that lets experienced pediatric nurses stay clinically connected while contributing to nursing education

Clinical Instructor Fit

This position suits an experienced pediatric registered nurse who wants to share clinical expertise with the next generation of nurses while working a flexible, assignment-based schedule. Success depends on the ability to coach students, deliver clear feedback, and navigate both academic and clinical-site expectations.

  • Strong match for pediatric RNs interested in clinical education
  • Requires comfort giving direct, constructive performance feedback
  • Works well for nurses who can bridge academic requirements and clinical-partner standards
  • Part-time, course-based model supports continued professional practice outside a full-time faculty appointment

About Chamberlain University

Chamberlain University traces its origins to 1889 and the Deaconess tradition in St. Louis. Acquired and renamed in 2006, it now operates as a Covista institution encompassing the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The university maintains a network of campuses and online post-licensure offerings and holds regional accreditation.

Organization Type Higher-education institution dedicated to nursing and health professions
Heritage Deaconess roots beginning in 1889; Chamberlain name adopted in 2006
Parent Covista
Academic Units College of Nursing and College of Health Professions
Degree Offerings Campus-based BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN specialty tracks, DNP, and selected health-professions programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 12-hour schedule the instructor’s permanent work week?
No. The 12-hour days (typically 7 a.m.–7 p.m.) reflect the clinical rotation schedule of the assigned student group. Instructors are scheduled according to the specific clinical days of their course assignment, most often three to four consecutive days.
How is compensation calculated?
Pay is set per assignment and falls between $1,120 and $7,245. The exact figure depends primarily on the credit hours of the course, with additional adjustments for experience, location, and related factors.
Is previous teaching experience mandatory?
It is preferred but not required. The core requirement is at least two years of recent professional RN experience in pediatric nursing.
Will I teach classroom content as well as clinical?
The primary responsibility is clinical supervision. Selected didactic content may be taught under the direct supervision of the course coordinator.
Who do clinical instructors report to?
They report to the dean or assistant dean. A course coordinator provides day-to-day oversight and is the primary contact for student or agency issues.
What kind of nurse tends to succeed in this role?
Experienced pediatric RNs who enjoy coaching students, delivering clear feedback, and working comfortably within both academic standards and clinical-site expectations usually find the role a good fit.

Pediatric Clinical Faculty (Part Time) in Peoria, IL

Chamberlain University is hiring part-time Pediatric Clinical Faculty to support its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program through onsite clinical instruction at partner facilities in the Peoria area. Instructors plan and supervise student experiences focused on family-centered care of children from infancy through adolescence, covering both typical developmental needs and health alterations. Students participate as members of the multidisciplinary team while practicing health promotion, illness prevention, restoration, maintenance, and rehabilitative care. Compensation is assignment-based and ranges from $1,120 to $7,245 according to course credit hours and related factors. Clinical days most commonly follow 12-hour shifts (7 a.m.–7 p.m.) for three to four consecutive days, scheduled to match the assigned student rotation rather than a fixed weekly faculty schedule. Candidates need a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing, an unencumbered Illinois RN license, and at least two years of recent professional experience in pediatric nursing; prior teaching or precepting experience is preferred. The role offers experienced pediatric nurses a structured yet flexible way to contribute to pre-licensure education while remaining connected to clinical practice.

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