Clinical Nursing Instructor

The Clinical Education Department is responsible for the assessment and preparation of international healthcare professionals to practice in the United States. The department also serves ongoing educational and remediation needs for healthcare professionals at all stages of their employment with Avant.

The Clinical Nursing Instructor I is responsible for teaching experienced international healthcare professionals (HCPs) in the classroom, skills lab, and clinical environments. This role will need to assess HCPs progress and learning needs in a timely manner during the US Transitions Program (USTP). The Clinical Nursing Instructor I will also validate the clinical skills of HCPs to ensure their skills and practice align with U.S. nursing.

• Assist in the planning, development, and instruction of nursing courses to prepare HCPs to practice in the U.S.
• Prepare and deliver coaching plans for HCPs in USTP
• Evaluate HCPs learning needs based on feedback from the Pre-Arrival Clinical Education Program skills checklists and other data prior to commencement of the USTP
• Identify and assign appropriate learning activities and modules that are in alignment with the objectives and competencies for HCPs to enhance learning
• Monitor HCPs throughout USTP and elevate any concerns or gaps in a timely manner to HCP and necessary departments
• Engage the adult learner in the classroom by using teaching strategies that are based on adult learning principles
• Promote clinical thinking among the HCPs and show commitment to professional development and lifelong learning
• Conduct the American Heart Association course(s) according to the guidelines of the American Heart Association
• Confer with internal clinical departments regarding management of HCPs upon commencement of assignment, to ensure successful placement
• Provide HCPs with written and verbal feedback as part of a debrief after learning activities
• Document HCPs skills validations and USTP progress/competencies in internal database system accurately and timely
• Assist with clinical and non-clinical departments to ensure proper HCP management through a team approach
• Create content quarterly for internal HCP Newsletters and communication
• Ensure timely program revisions based on clinical standards and updates, client feedback and other key data
• Create and promote a positive, interactive, and nurturing learning environment such as lectures, role-playing and simulation training

• Other duties as assigned

This is a full-time position. Standard business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Additional time outside of these hours may be needed to complete the essential functions of the job.

• Associate Degree in Nursing is required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 3 years as a Registered Nurse and 1 year as a Nurse Preceptor or Charge Nurse is required
• Experience in an academic setting or teaching/precepting nurses in a clinical environment preferred
• Experience working within the Acute Care Hospital setting required
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of routine medical equipment and devices
• Complete 6 hours of Continuing Education per year (4 Contact Hours with Education Focus and 2 Contact Hours of Leadership Focused)
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and collaboration skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, Adobe, and electronic database management

• Technical Skills
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  Intermediate ability to perform technical skills required for job role. This may include use of specific technology, knowledge of job-specific tasks and concepts, etc. Intermediate ability to supervise project workflows for the team. Intermediate ability to handle routine tasks and non-routine tasks; and handle tasks with high level of complexity with some guidance.
• Communicates Effectively
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  Intermediate ability to communicate and network with key contacts outside own area of expertise. Intermediate skills in active listening and adjusting articulation and body language for presentations. Advanced ability to provide clear and concisely written, verbal and nonverbal communication.
• Develops Self
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  Intermediate ability to understand and apply an advanced range of experience, professional concepts, and Company objectives. Intermediate ability to take a lead role in…