Clinical Instructor Nursing, Part-Time

Clinical Instructor Nursing, Part-Time

Category:
School of Health and Patient Simulation (SHPS)

Department:
School of Health & Patient Simulation

Locations:
Springfield, MA

Posted:
Apr 10, 2024

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type: PT No Benefits

Position

Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and founded in 1967, Springfield Technical Community College is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. Digital Multimedia, IT Security, Nursing, Robotics, Sonography, Mechanical Engineering Technology (Advance Manufacturing) and dozens of other career programs produce potential employees each year.

STCC's highly-regarded transfer programs in Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Science and Technology continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-year degree. With an annual enrollment of over 6,500, evening, weekend and online students, STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity and justifiably proud of our designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution.

Respect, is one of the Core Values of the College and we strive to nurture mutual respect among faculty, staff and students. With respect, we embrace differences to create an inclusive environment for all. Together, we support students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.

The Clinical Instructor for the nursing program must meet the contractual job description as found in the MCCC Contract. Promote the philosophy and objectives of the School of Health & Patient Simulation (SHPS) and the College. Maintain the rules and regulations of the SHPS and the College. Foster and maintain College relationships within the cooperating agencies and the community. Maintain relationships and open lines of communication within the college.

Maintain open communication channels with the Clinical Coordinator, Level Coordinator and assigned mentor concerning clinical needs. Evaluate and record student progress. Maintain records, as required by the School and/or College. Maintain and update professional and clinical competencies. Assume other related duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing, or the Dean of the SHPS.

Specific job responsibilities include but not necessarily limited to the following:

• Clinical:
  Instruct up to nine (9) nursing students in the assigned clinical area. Instruct in various clinical areas such as on campus, at clinical sites, simulation, and virtual simulation. Select and assign patients for students as appropriate. Follow all policies and procedures of the Nursing Program and assigned agency(s). Supervise, advise, and evaluate students' clinical practice. Facilitate students' development of active learning and clinical reasoning.
  
  Correct written assignments, as per curriculum. Utilize technology as appropriate within the program. Evaluate and record student progress. Conducting pre- and post-conferences with students. Maintain confidentiality in all school and student matters. Complete a collaborative review with the Clinical Manager. Communicating with the level coordinator/assigned mentor as needed.
• Professional:
  Maintain and update professional and clinical competencies. Attend Nursing program orientation and ongoing education for clinical instructors. Maintain competence in current computer technology. Meet all required school and clinical contractual health requirements. Orient to the assigned clinical facility/unit as requested. Collaboratively work with members of the inter-professional team. Attend monthly level meetings and other meetings as requested. Act as a professional nursing role model to students.
  
  Foster and maintain rapport with hospital/agency staff. Inform the Clinical Coordinator and/or Director of Nursing clinical needs. Complete a collaborative review with the Clinical Manager. Other duties as assigned and needed for program and student learning.

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