Clinical Teaching Assistant

Title: Clinical Teaching Assistant

Employee Classification: Professional - HRLY

Campus: University of North Texas
- Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

Sub Division-Department: HSC-College of Nursing

Department: HSC-Office of the Dean
- Nursing-307000

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

The Clinical Teaching Assistant (CTA) will assist the nursing program faculty in supervising and supporting students during clinical learning experiences. CTAs will work under the guidance of a master's or doctorally-prepared nursing faculty member to ensure excellence in student skills performance, evaluation, and overall clinical learning outcomes.

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required.
• At least one year of full-time direct patient care experience as a registered nurse within the last five years.

• Ability to supervise up to 10-15 students when working alongside a supervising faculty member.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Effective mentoring and teaching abilities in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of evidence-based nursing practices.
• Professional integrity and ability to model ethical behavior.
• Familiarity with nursing program curriculum and clinical objectives is a plus.

• Commitment to fostering student success in a clinical learning environment.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in designated teaching areas.

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas.

• Supervise and guide students during clinical and simulation learning experiences.
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure clinical competencies are met and student needs are addressed.
• Ensure compliance with clinical and simulation facility policies, procedures, and standards.
• Serve as a liaison between nursing faculty and clinical students.
• Provide constructive feedback under the supervision of nursing faculty.

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Hours vary

No

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

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