Clinical Learning Specialist Job Durham New Hampshire USA,Healthcare

Location: Durham

Under administrative direction of the CHHS Director of Simulation & Digital Health, the Clinical Learning Specialist collaborates with faculty, clinicians, simulation personnel, instructional designers, and rural healthcare partners to develop evidence based simulation activities, support competency development, and ensure high quality simulation experiences for learners at all levels. The position provides instructional expertise, oversees curriculum and learning resource development, and supports evaluation and quality improvement processes within simulations.

Job Duties /Responsibilities:

Provide supervision of students within the simulation lab setting, assist the students to accomplish clinical learning objectives (70%)

Understand the course and/or simulations and clinical lab objectives of the course(s) and/or simulations to which they are assigned to provide clinical instruction and be familiar with the overall academic program curriculum

Travel with and/or drive mobile simulation unit to various sites in and around rural New Hampshire to provide outreach, workforce development, and simulation training opportunities

Provide supervision of students within the simulation lab setting and ensure learning of safe, quality patient or client care in a positive and supportive learning environment
Assist the students to accomplish the clinical lab learning objectives defined by the course
Facilitate clinical simulation lab experiences for each student in the clinical lab group(s) for which they are assigned consistent with course and clinical objectives.

Evaluate Student Performance (20%)

Evaluate students' clinical lab practice and provide feedback to students on their accomplishment of clinical objectives.
Collaborate with course faculty in student remediation plans if necessary.

Guide students in their growth in the relevant health or social care profession (10%)

Validate students' understanding of theoretical, scientific, and evidence-based practice to support safe and effective care
Assist the students to learn clinical decision-making and clinical judgment skills, develop competency in the execution of clinical skills and foster good communication skills with patients, clients, families, and other members of the health or social care team.

Requirements Minimum Acceptable

Education & Experience:

Master's degree in nursing, allied health, education, public health, or a related field; and two years of experience providing clinical education, instructional support, or direct clinical care; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working in clinical or rural healthcare settings is beneficial.

Required Licenses &

Certifications:

Unencumbered professional licensure or certification in a clinical field (e.g., RN, LPN, paramedic, allied health credential)
Valid driver's license

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong clinical expertise in nursing practice
Effective teaching and communication skills and ability to facilitate student learning in clinical settings
Skilled in student evaluation and feedback
Proficient in clinical documentation and electronic health records (EHR)
Ability to model professional behavior and ethical practice
Commitment to student success and academic excellence
Ability to collaborate with academic and clinical partners

Other Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and support training logistics as needed. Occasional travel required.
Background check (to work with minors)
Motor vehicle records check (to drive university-owned vehicles

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience developing or delivering clinical curriculum or competency based assessment.
Familiarity with simulation based instruction or interprofessional education.
Experience working in rural or underserved healthcare settings.

The University of New Hampshire is committed to providing a safe environment for all persons, including but not limited to children, and to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect and crimes against children. All UNH youth program staff shall be subject to a criminal background check as required by NH State Law. Staff and volunteers will also be required to complete periodic child safety training.

Please be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable…