Clinical Instructor, School of Nursing (8174)
About The Position
The Clinical Instructor is responsible for teaching, supervising, and evaluating undergraduate nursing students in direct patient care settings. Working under the direction of the assigned primary course faculty, the Clinical Instructor implements approved clinical learning plans and supports achievement of course and program outcomes. Clinical Instructors model professional nursing behavior, including ethical practice, accountability, civility, and effective communication. They guide students in applying theoretical knowledge to clinical judgment and patient care while ensuring safe, high-quality learning experiences. Clinical Instructors also serve as liaisons between the School of Nursing and assigned clinical sites, supporting positive professional relationships and respectful learning environments. Workload is determined by clinical site schedules and may include 13-hour shifts, evenings, weekends, or variable hours based on placement needs.
Requirements
- Current, unencumbered RN license in Idaho
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience
- Strong communication and critical-thinking skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience precepting or mentoring nursing students
- Experience with or knowledge of competency-based education
Responsibilities
- Supervise and direct patient care for assigned student groups
- Orient students to clinical sites and model professional behavior and safety practices
- Teach clinical skills, judgment, communication, and professional responsibilities
- Lead clinical discussions that connect theory to practice
- Coordinate with clinical staff regarding patient assignments
- Support development of professional values, accountability, and clinical competence
- Address student concerns in a timely and professional manner
- Reinforce professional expectations and intervene when standards are not met
- Evaluate and document student performance in accordance with course policies
- Maintain professional communication with students, faculty, and clinical partners
- Communicate regularly with course faculty regarding student progress and concerns
- Collaborate with program leadership to resolve instructional or clinical issues
- Participate in faculty meetings and required program activities
- Provide classroom or simulation instruction as assigned
- Maintain current clinical practice knowledge
- Serve as a professional role model within the faculty team
- Contribute to program evaluation and quality improvement efforts
Benefits
- comprehensive health, dental, and vision
- life insurance
- disability plan
- employee assistance program (EAP)
- excellent retirement options and company contribution
- generous paid time off/sick leave accrual
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Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
