Clinical Nursing Instructor

Clinical Nursing Instructor

Full-Time/Part-Time - PRN

The Clinical Nursing Instructor (CNI) is responsible for delivering high-quality clinical education to nursing students in a hands-on healthcare setting. This role involves supervising students during clinical rotations, evaluating their performance, and supporting their development in key areas such as psychomotor skills, cognitive abilities, clinical reasoning, and judgment.

Clinical Nursing Instructors are expected to uphold and adhere to the policies and standards established by Valley College, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses, and all other applicable regulatory and accrediting bodies.

• Develop and implement effective clinical teaching strategies to cultivate students' clinical judgment.
• Facilitate student learning by aligning instructional methods with course objectives and promoting mastery of essential clinical skills.
• Evaluate students' clinical reasoning, including cue recognition, hypothesis prioritization, solution generation, action-taking, and outcome assessment—providing timely, constructive feedback and assigning appropriate grades.
• Offer individualized support to students struggling with clinical competencies and recommend targeted resources to address skill gaps.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of student progress throughout the clinical course.
• Conduct ongoing reviews of course content to ensure alignment with current evidence-based practices and industry standards.
• Compile and submit student progress reports and updates in accordance with program requirements.
• Provide follow-up support to students through phone, email, or in-person communication as needed.
• Promote a respectful, professional, and collaborative learning environment while upholding institutional policies and ensuring effective clinical oversight.
• Supervise and mentor nursing students in diverse clinical settings.
• Observe and assess student performance, offering constructive feedback to support growth.
• Conduct daily, midterm, and final evaluations of clinical performance.
• Grade clinical assignments and maintain accurate documentation of student work.
• Guide students toward resources that enhance clinical skill development.
• Monitor student progress and maintain detailed records of clinical activities.
• Ensure clinical instruction is consistent with curriculum standards and intended learning outcomes.
• Assign appropriate patient cases to students during clinical rotations.
• Oversee all student activities during clinical rotations, including assessments, direct patient care, and medication administration.
• Foster positive, professional relationships with clinical site staff and maintain open communication.
• Ensure students fulfill all required clinical tasks, including patient care, assessments, nursing procedures, and care plan development.
• Serve as a professional role model and liaison between Valley College and clinical rotation sites.
• Maintain current clinical knowledge and competency in nursing practice.
• Attend mandatory orientation sessions at assigned clinical sites.
• Comply with all regulatory and institutional requirements of assigned clinical facilities.
• Introduce students to the clinical setting and ensure a smooth transition into practice.
• Organize and/or conduct orientation sessions for students at affiliated agencies.
• Identify and recommend supplementary learning resources to enhance clinical education.
• Contribute to the ongoing evaluation of course materials in accordance with the Valley College Nursing Program bylaws.
• Collaborate in the selection of clinical skill labs that reflect current evidence-based practices and industry standards.
• Assist in the creation and refinement of clinical skill check-off rubrics to ensure consistency and accuracy in student assessment.
• Develop a professional development growth plan.
• Provide support documentation that the professional development plan has been executed.
• Attend scheduled faculty meetings and in-service workshops as required.

Competencies:

• Effective Professional Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Strong…