Summary
As a clinical instructor at Carrington College, you will be responsible for providing clinical instruction and supervision to students in the campus skills laboratory setting, in a healthcare/patient care setting and delivering a quality educational experience for the students in the clinical courses that you teach through ensuring that curriculum is up to date, that effective delivery methods are employed, and that all students are treated in a fair and equitable manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Instructs, supervises, and evaluates nursing students in the skills laboratory setting or at a healthcare/patient care setting.
- Plans and conducts individual and group conferences with students.
- Effectively communicates orally and in writing with students, clinical coordinator, course lead, other campus nursing faculty/staff and staff at clinical site as directed by program administration. Demonstrates professionalism in all communication.
- Demonstrates competency and compliance with use of designated computer systems, resources, and work-related technology, including audio-visual and clinical setting equipment.
- Possesses the ability to prioritize and perform appropriately in clinical/lab settings with frequent interruptions and a high pace of activity.
- Demonstrates the ability to organize and coordinate student learning experiences that support learning outcomes and clinical/course objectives.
- Assists students to prepare for providing patient care, performing nursing skill and physical assessments.
- Guides and evaluates students during clinical skill practice, clinical judgement, and demonstration of skills.
- As needed, monitors students during testing sessions while adhering to proctoring policies.
- Evaluates student progress by reviewing assignments and lab/clinical performance using appropriate tool.
- Maintains current professional standards. Demonstrates compliance with professional practice standards. Participates in conferences and workshops as requested.
- Maintains an ongoing plan for professional development, participating in regular performance review and goal-setting activities.
- Participates in regularly scheduled and as needed communication with the Dean of Nursing, Assistant Dean or designee.
- Advances the profession of nursing by participating in professional organizations, community activities, faculty development and other professional scholarship endeavors.
- As assigned, participates in campus and nursing department meetings and activities.
- Participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating the program curriculum, teaching practices, student learning outcomes and clinical site.
- Participates in implementing and evaluating standards for student progression.
- Develops and maintains positive working relationships with clinical setting staff, students, other faculty members and campus staff.
- Identify students who are at risk in clinical/lab and assist students to develop success plans.
- Provide timely feedback to student work.
- Verify accuracy of student time sheets.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Core Competencies:
- Integrity and Ethics - Demonstrates personal integrity; serves as a positive example of why others should trust the motives of the organization; views self as a reflection of the organization by following through on commitments and accepting ownership of mistakes; treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others and upholds organizational values.
- Professionalism – Approaches other in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments.
- Adaptability – Responds to change with a willingness and ability to learn new ways of working. Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
- Organization Support – Supports organizations goals and values. Is keenly aware of the time frame in which tasks or projects needs to be done; accepts and mirrors the level of urgency conveyed by the manager or customer being served; puts priority on the needs of the organization or the needs of its customers. Fosters collaboration and teamwork across the institution.
- Communication – Develops and delivers communication that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens to others and allows them to make their point.
Job Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Content-Specific Knowledge - Understands the fundamentals, skills, methods, and procedures within their area of expertise and/or instructional practice.
- Dependability - Makes and fulfills commitments; has established a pattern of working independently, meeting reasonable deadlines, and accepting responsibility for actions; willingly makes promises and fully intends to keep them; arrives to work on time and ready to contribute and conducts class for full class times; shows up for meetings well prepared and engaged.
- Student Achievement Focus - Personally demonstrates that students and employers are a high priority; identifies student needs and expectations and responds to them in a timely and effective manner; anticipates and prevents delays or other things that can adversely affect the student; keeps student informed about progress.
- Business Acumen – Leverages knowledge of the business to develop solutions balancing business needs with organizational risk.
- Analytical Thinking – Synthesizes complex or diverse information to identify trends and develops proactive solutions to minimize risks to the business.
- Conflict Resolution – Takes actions that resolve conflicts in a manner that is best for both the organization and the individuals involved; addresses complaints and problems quickly and effectively; keeps all parties informed of the status.
- Professional Development – Commits to his/her professional development and personal development to stay current in field. Identifies development needs for leaders and staff based on recurring or systemic issues.
- Language Skills – Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to build relationships and influence hiring decisions.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Below are the minimum requirements of the education, experience, knowledge, and skills required to competently perform in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education, Experience, Skills:
Must meet or exceed all standards listed in Minimum Qualifications report.
- Education and Experience:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred
- BSN: minimum of three years as a registered nurse providing direct patient care
- MSN: minimum of two years as a registered nurse providing direct patient care
- At least one year of experience with clinical instruction preferred
- Current Arizona RN license
- BLS for the Healthcare Provider
- Must meet or exceed all standards listed in Minimum Qualifications report. Required degree(s) must be from institutions accredited by U.S. accrediting agencies. Degrees from non-U.S. institutions are recognized only if equivalence has been established and provided. Instructors must have required certificates, licenses and registrations required for clinical instruction.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
All qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. To ensure the safety and integrity of our operations, it is imperative that a review of all applicants' criminal history is conducted. Failure to do so poses a significant risk to the Employer, potentially compromising both business operations and the organization's reputation.
As part of our standard hiring process, all candidates offered a position at San Joaquin Valley College Inc. will undergo a thorough background screening. This includes education verification, county and national criminal background checks, a motor vehicle report, and social security number trace/verification along with an address history search. Depending on the specific position, additional requirements may apply, such as drug testing, a Fraud and Abuse Control Information System check, and verification for access to the National Student Loan Database System.
