Practical Nursing; PN) Clinical Instructor

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Job Title:

Practical Nursing (PN) Clinical Instructor Agency:

North Georgia Technical College Job

Requisition :

Not Applicable (United States of America)
Compensation Details:

Job Description:

POSITION:
Practical Nursing (PN) Clinical Instructor

LOCATION:

Toccoa, GA

DESCRIPTION:

The PN Clinical instructor will be responsible for developing curriculum and presenting instruction in subject area. Major duties include:

Direct, instruct, and guide students in the clinical and simulation lab setting

Complete clinical and simulation orientation and simulation debrief training with the Clinical and Simulation Coordinator, if needed

Complete orientation to the clinical site/unit prior to first clinical rotation

Facilitate development of student’s critical thinking, clinical judgement, decision-making, communication, and professional skills while maintaining patient and student safety and patient confidentiality

Engage students in comprehensive observation, assessment, and education of patients

Assist students in collecting pertinent objective and subjective data regarding patient’s health status

Promote a safe learning environment

Hold student pre- and post-clinical conferences

Communicate with lead course faculty to orient to the course and review student learning outcomes

Review PN Student Handbook and follow established clinical policies and procedures

Evaluate students’ progress in meeting clinical, simulation, and course outcomes

Grade written clinical assignments and return graded work to students in a timely manner

Complete mid-term and final clinical evaluations for each student

Participate in ongoing communication with course faculty regarding issues and individual student learning needs and progress

Provide feedback about adequacy of clinical site in allowing students to meet course outcomes

Meet with the PN Program Director to review student or faculty evaluations of the clinical instructor to grow in teaching effectiveness

Willing to learn various software and platforms, such as EHR Tutor, ATI, ACEMAPP, and CAE Learning Space Demonstrate  trustworthiness and responsible, professional behavior

Foster and promote relationships with clinical facilities

Complete all mandatory organizational education and clinical affiliate requirements within specified time frame

All clinical faculty must follow the protocol for credentialing at affiliated agencies (Immunizations, TB-testing, chest-x-ray, drug screen, background check, clinical/unit orientation, file upload to ACEMAPP, CPR, nursing license)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree from an accredited institution

Three (3) years' work experience as a nurse within the past seven (7) years

Georgia RN license in good standing

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Teaching experience in a Practical Nursing program

Experience using simulation equipment for nursing education

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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