Rn Clinical Educator-Son

Position: RN CLINICAL EDUCATOR-SON
Location: University

The Nursing Clinical Educator role supports undergraduate/prelicensure student learning experiences focused on mastery of competencies for clinical nursing practice. Under the supervision of designated faculty in the UAB School of Nursing, the Clinical Educators will plan and implement learning experiences, and provide instruction, coaching, and evaluation of student achievement of competencies in both student clinical practicums and clinical skills and simulation laboratory experiences.

This individual will collaborate with program faculty and skills/simulation lab staff in development and implementation of planned clinical learning experiences for both the clinical setting and the clinical skills labs.

Duties include supervision of students in clinical practicum experiences, teaching in planned clinical skills/simulation lab sessions, validation of student mastery of required skills, and the preparation and set-up for clinical lab experiences. Clinical Practicum Collaborates with program and course faculty in planning and delivery of clinical learning experiences to meet student educational needs. Completes all required training for the clinical educator role.

Maintains unencumbered licensure as an RN in Alabama. Adheres to the requirements of the clinical facility for faculty and students. Works with faculty to plan learning experiences for clinical courses. Provides direct supervision, instruction, coaching and evaluation of students in clinical learning experiences. Validates, as appropriate, student mastery of clinical competencies. Models professional standards of behavior for clinical practice. Adheres to all undergraduate/prelicensure program policies.

Clinical Skills Labs Collaborates with skills lab personnel to provide laboratory learning experiences in clinical skills training and clinical simulations to meet student learning needs. Completes all required training for facilitating simulation experiences. Provides instruction in skills lab courses. Functions as a member of the lab team in completing setup for lab courses and for and break down of labs when completed.

Supports implementation of simulation experiences. Participates in the management of supplies and equipment inventory. Operates mannequins, simulators, and task trainers as appropriate in support of planned simulation learning experiences. . Coaches students to develop skill mastery, and validates student performance of skill according to set guidelines. Facilitates tours for recruiting faculty, prospective students, and high school students. Communicates equipment and supply needs to lab manager for coordination of purchase or repair.

General Models professional standards of behavior, including collaboration, communication, excellence, and attendance. Professional nursing attire expected. Ethical conduct is a fundamental expectation for every UAB community member. All employees must abide by the standards of behavior outlined in the UAB Enterprise Code of Conduct. Upon hire, new employees are required to attest to the Code by completing the online training that is assigned to them.

Behaviors inconsistent with the Code may result in appropriate consequences. Performs other related duties as directed to support the missions of the School of Nursing.

This is not a remote position.

(Annual Salary: $55,180 - $89,670)

Bachelor's degree in nursing required;
Master's degree in Nursing preferred. A minimum of one (1) year of clinical work experience in adult medical/surgical nursing required. Prior teaching experience is preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed or licensed by endorsement as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator.

The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located /titleix.