Clinical Nursing Instructor

Clinical Nursing Instructor

The purpose of this position is to supervise nursing students in direct patient care acting as a role model while providing a professional and welcoming learning environment. Instructor will provide feedback related to student progress and development. Must maintain accurate records and professional rapport with students and colleagues.

• Teaches clinical experiences in accordance with course outline and lead faculty. Consults with faculty as needed. Supports student's activities and remains available for student consultation.
• Manages and supervises all aspects of direct patient care with students to meet course outcomes. Including but not limited to: assessment, communication, procedures, medication administration, patient teaching, charting, and overall management of students.
• Measures and evaluates student performance providing constructive feedback. Maintains accurate records.
• Represents the college in a professional manner while maintaining professional expertise in Nursing. Recognizes the importance of recruiting and retaining students for the program.
• Prepares post conference activities. Makes patient assignments. Grades care plans and other assignments. Consults with faculty related to weather related cancellations and delays. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum of two years clinical experience. Must have prior experience to demonstrate expertise in the field to be taught and/or teaching experience, preferably at the post-secondary level. A baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing or an applicable field (education, counseling, psychology, sociology, health education, health administration, or public health) or make annual progress toward the attainment of such a degree.

(Annual progress is defined as a minimum of one course per year taken as part of an organized plan of study.)

Basic computer skills. Training with electronic medical record. Approachable and professional. Well-versed in therapeutic and constructive communication techniques.