Obstetric PN Clinical Instructor; Part time​/Adjunct - Woodhaven, MI

Obstetric (OB) Clinical Instructor – Practical Nurse

Department:
Education

Reports To:

Director of Clinical Operations

EEO Classification:
Professionals

Summary:

The Obstetric (OB) clinical instructor performs as the expert in the clinical setting and is entrusted with imparting the knowledge and skills each student needs to be successful by providing quality delivery of assigned courses while ensuring that all students become competent in the course objectives. Instructors evaluate and resolve student questions, issues and problems, and ensure appropriate action is taken to the satisfaction of the student, Dorsey College, and/or regulatory agencies in compliance with policy, procedures, and legal requirements.

Instructors are to be motivating, fair and impartial, creative, dedicated, and professional.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver quality instruction in clinical, lecture and/or laboratory (if applicable) format based on the approved course outline by selecting and utilizing a variety of approved course materials and teaching methods that address all learning modalities to ensure that the needs of individual students in the program are met.
• Assess student learning using appropriate methods.
• Demonstrate effectiveness with strong outcomes in student retention, student success, and student attendance, as measured by the faculty development program.
• Instruct students in the principles and application of physical, biological, and psychological subjects related to the role of the PN/RN as necessary.
• Plan and coordinate daily learning experiences that individualize both student and client needs.
• Provide learning opportunities that enhance student development in the application of the nursing process, interpersonal skills acquisition, and technical procedures.
• Provide guidance and education to PN/RN students on problem solving and effective communication between co-workers, patients and patient family members across a variety of cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic levels.
• Participate in campus-wide orientation of RN/PN students.
• Supervise and monitor students on an ongoing basis as they perform technical and patient care skills.
• Oversee and assess patient status on an ongoing basis to assure appropriate learning experiences.
• Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Operations, Academic Clinical Liaison, and the Director of Nursing to monitor student progress.
• Motivate students by demonstrating sensitivity for concerns and actively involving students in clinical setting discussions and/or activities.
• Advise students on attendance, grades, and issues throughout the module and mid-term to ensure successful completion of their clinical.
• Complete Note to File's (NTFs) in a timely manner as directed by the Director of Clinical Operations.
• Maintain accurate records of students' time and attendance, evaluations, experiences, performance, and progress. Report any/all concerns to the Director of Clinical Operations.
• Consults with the Director of Clinical Operations and the Director of Nursing regarding actions to be taken with students who are in jeopardy and/or whose performance does not meet clinical standards.
• Collaborate with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching techniques throughout the externship module. Makes recommendations for improvement of the clinical experience.
• Participate in the development of procedures, clinical protocols, and forms as requested by the Director of Clinical Operations.
• Manage clinical setting environment through compliance with campus policies including but not limited to clinical setting management, attendance, punctuality, and professionalism.
• Ensure instructor preparedness before class by completing required information on the course syllabus to include keeping students abreast of applicable updates.
• Monitor and prepare supplies and equipment to ensure readiness prior to clinical, informing the Director of Clinical Operations when areas requiring attention are discovered.
• Participate in faculty, staff, committee, and in-service meetings. Attendance at commencement is strongly encouraged.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities:

• Exceptional verbal and written…