Clinical Supervisor I​/II, Psychiatric Nursing

Clinical Supervisor I/II, Psychiatric Nursing

This is a posting for those interested in being included in the applicant pool for this position. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year, depending on the needs of the department. If a review of your qualifications results in a decision to pursue your candidacy, the hiring manager will contact you directly. Your application will remain active in the pool until the posting is closed.

Posting Number: P

Department:
School of Nursing & Health Professions:
Nursing

The Clinical Supervisor I or II for Psychiatric Nursing is a part-time staff position with responsibility for clinical teaching and/or supervision of students in a psychiatric clinical setting according to the policies and procedures of the clinical site, the Department of Nursing, and the Berman School of Nursing and Health Professions. Duties include, but are not limited to, competency evaluation, planning for and assigning clinical duties to students, arranging orientation to clinical site for self and students, conducting post‑clinical conferences with student group(s), providing written clinical evaluation of student performance at mid‑term and final periods in the semester, grading clinical written assignments, and working with SU faculty and staff to resolve issues with clinical sites and/or students.

Responsibilities may also include involvement in off‑campus, evening and/or weekend duties, participation in course meetings and required site orientation, and assisting in simulation with clinical groups.

B.S. degree in Nursing is required for Clinical Supervisor I; M.S. degree or higher in Nursing is required for Clinical Supervisor II; must be a registered nurse licensed in Maryland or another Compact State with two or more years of recent experience in the relevant specialized field of practice. College level teaching experience is preferred, but not required.

• Proficiency as a practicing Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated current knowledge of a relevant specialized field of nursing practice
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to plan, organize, and evaluate clinical education experiences
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and enhancement of student academic achievement
• Familiarity with educational assessment practices
• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and with various learning styles
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed

Medium work: exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Requires physical abilities consistent with a busy college and/or clinical environment on a campus with buildings, laboratories, or other sites separated by some distance. Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, keyboarding, and repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions and potential exposure to airborne and blood borne pathogens.

Position requires additional hours for meetings and events, including days, evenings, and weekends outside of the regular clinical hours. Position requires sitting and standing for long periods of time and the ability to speak clearly and effectively for an extended period of time.

• Engage in clinical supervision activity totaling no more than the equivalent of seven clinical groups per calendar year.
• Provide supervision and instruction to students in a clinical and/or skills laboratory setting.
• Collaborate with the course coordinator and/or instructor to facilitate student learning in the clinical setting based on theoretical concepts taught in the classroom including planning clinical time and patient assignments to reinforce specific learning objectives.
• Coach students and/or demonstrate nursing care in a variety of clinical situations, including hospitals, out‑patient clinics, the home care setting, etc.
• Evaluate student performance of clinical skills, including the…