School of Nursing Clinical Instructor

St. Lukes is proud of the skills experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Lukes are our most valuable asset! Individually and together our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve regardless of a patients ability to pay for health care.

The Instructor in Nursing in collaboration with other faculty plans evaluates clinical instructionin campus and clinical laboratories. Supports an academic and non-academic milieu in the school conducive to effective student learning and personal development. Acts within the defined philosophy and framework of the diploma nursing program. Contributes to the development and advancement of the nursing profession and nursing practice.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Creates a positive milieu in the clinical and campus laboratory and the nursing program that fosters student learning and development.

Evaluates student learning outcomes in various units of clinical instruction.

Evaluates student clinical performance in accordance with established standards defined by the course faculty and the school.

Establishes positive faculty-student relationships with effective communications in formal and informal contacts.

Assumes clinical teaching assignment workload per nursing program policy.

Utilizes current clinical nursing research applicable to area of teaching.

Participates in activities promoting the nursing program and school .

Serves as a professional role model for students and staff.

Supports a learning community within the nursing program.

Implements the program philosophy conceptual framework and instructional plan to insure integrity of the curricul um.

Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network / Entity as well as the proper release of information.

Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.

Demonstrates / models the Networks Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions wi th all customers (internal and external).

Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate : Clinical Care / Outcomes Customer / Service Improvement Operational System / Process and Safety.

Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures processes and practices.

Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.

Demonstrates competency in the assessment range of treatment knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.

OTHER FUNCTIONS :

Participates in orientation of new students.

Assigns clinical course grades and records.

Other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS :

Clinical instruction may require walking up to six hours per day and potentially two hours consecutively and may require standing for one hour. Continuously expected to use fingers and hands handle items and carry up to ten pounds. Frequently expected to climb stairs or ladder reach above shoulder level lift push or carry up to ten pounds . Occasionally required to firmly grasp objects be able to maintain squat or crouch position or lift or push up to 100 pounds; rarely to twist and turn fingers and hands; or carry greater than IO pounds. Sensory requirements include touching and perceiving attributes of objects; hearing as it relates to normal conversation high and low frequencies; general vision near and far color peri pheral vision and depth perception and adequate olfactory function.

POTENTIAL ON-THE-JOB RISKS :

Cuts and punctures : caution should be taken when assigned to risk areas . Assault and battery : security department is available for assistan ce . Radiation exposure and chemical and biological hazards : gloves and protective aprons available.

MOST COMPLEX DUTY :

Plans implements and evaluates clinical instruction in campus and clinical laboratories while supporting an academic and non-academic milieu in the school conducive to effective student learning and personal development despite multiple interruptions.

SUPERVISION (RECEIVED BY AND / OR GIVEN TO) :

Supervision received from Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs. Works under the direction of an experienced faculty instructor. Gives supervision to students assigned to faculty for instructional purposes.

COMMUNICATIONS :

Effect ive verbal and written communication with other faculty administration hospital personnel visitors and external professional agencies. Maintenance of positive relationship with students and professional staff essential .

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT S :

Current registered nurse license in Pennsylvania and / or New Jersey as appropriate .

Maintenance of clinical competence as registered nurse.

Represents the School in a positive manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION :

Masters Degree in area of nursing specialization preferred. Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing with a plan for obtaining a graduate degree in nursing within 5 years of initial appointment.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

A minimum of two years RN clinica l experience in area of masters degree specialization. Demonstrated competence as a professional nurse in full time recent practice. Demonstrated experience and effectiveness as a clinician. Utilization of clinical research findings in nursing practice. T raining in computer programs including Microsoft Office and Windows applications.

Please complete your application using your full legal name andcurrent home address. Be sure toincludeemployment history forthe past seven (7) years including your present employer. Additionally you areencouraged to upload a current resume including all work history education and / or certifications andlicenses if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Lukes!!

St. Lukes University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Patient Care,Classroom Management,Classroom Experience,Adult Education,Computer Literacy,Nursing,Teaching,Training & Development,Curriculum Development,Mentoring,Word Processing

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1