Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York
Minimum of 2 years full-time nursing experience
Prior teaching or training experience is highly desirable
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment
Responsibilities
Engage in the preparation, lecture, and evaluation of students
Supervise and instruct students during clinical sessions
Monitor student attendance and evaluate progress
Generate oral or written reports on student performance
Act as an objective evaluator during skill examinations
Collaborate with program leadership to enhance educational experiences
Pursue continuous professional development and integrate knowledge into the curriculum
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development
Collaborative work environment with program leadership
Engagement in shaping future nursing professionals
Contribution to a diverse and inclusive educational setting
Full Job Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In the role of a Clinical Instructor, you will be responsible for maintaining a strong understanding of and commitment to program goals. In this role, you will actively engage in the preparation, lecture, and evaluation of students, staying current with professional developments in the field. You will need to maintain effective collaboration with program leadership to ensure continual enhancement of the educational experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Program objectives:
Remains knowledgeable about program goals and objectives.
Understands clinical objectives and evaluation systems.
Preparation and execution of clinical applications:
Prepares and executes clinical applications effectively.
Supervises and instructs students during clinical sessions.
Ensures proper skill instruction and evaluates students' progress in all settings.
Monitors student attendance across all applications.
Reporting and documentation:
Generates oral or written reports for all students.
Maintains accurate records of students' performance and activities during skill sessions.
Supervision and mentorship:
Ensures proper supervision of students during skill practice sessions.
Serves as a positive role model for students.
Brings any issues or concerns to the immediate supervisor's attention.
Evaluation and compliance:
Acts as an objective evaluator during skill examinations and evaluations.
Collaborates with the program director to periodically review and revise course materials.
Ensures student compliance with program policies and guidelines.
Professional development:
Pursues continuous professional development to stay current with the professional discipline and educational methodologies.
Collaborates with the program director to integrate updated knowledge into the curriculum.
Overall collaboration and communication:
Collaborates effectively with the program director on various aspects, including course material review and student compliance.
Maintains open communication channels and promptly addresses any challenges or problems that arise.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRMENTS
Minimum of 2 years of fulltime experience in Nursing.
Prior teaching or training experience is highly desirable
EDUCATION AND LICENSES/ REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor's degree in Nursing (Masters preferred).
A current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York.
Clinical experience in nursing, preferably in acute care settings.
Previous teaching or training experience is highly desirable.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
