Clinical Instructor - Workforce Programs

WVU Medicine

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About The Position

The Clinical Instructor provides hands-on supervision, professional guidance, and real time instruction to students participating in clinical rotations for the Nurse Aide Program. Phlebotomy Technician Certification Program, and other emerging pathways. This position serves as the onsite educational leader, ensuring students apply classroom knowledge safely and effectively while developing clinical competence, confidence, and professionalism. The Clinical Instructor upholds program standards, maintains regulatory compliance, and fosters strong relationships with clinical partners.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required.
• RN license: Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Certification as an instructor issued by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
• To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level): Obtains WV Train the Trainer Certificate within 6 months of hire
• Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience required, including one to two years in long term care or geriatric nursing (requirements may vary by state or regulatory entity).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Education, Healthcare Administration, Workforce Development, or related field preferred.
• Completion of a course focused on teaching adult learners or equivalent experience teaching adult students or supervising nurse aides strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of healthcare training programs, clinical education environments, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage and influence change throughout the organization with effective relationship building skills across all levels.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and project-management skills.
• Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures contribute to a team and organization.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to gather and interpret data and develop metrics to measure achievement of desired outcomes.
• Independent and entrepreneurial; ability to design a strategy with input and execute it collaboratively.
• Proven ability to communicate, coordinate, negotiate and collaborate with a diverse range of people.
• Problem-solving expertise, growth-oriented mindset, and demonstrated ability to prioritize work.
• Utilizes emotional intelligence, discretion, diplomacy, and respect for confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, guide, and mentor students during clinical rotations in long‑term care, hospital, laboratory, and outpatient settings, ensuring safe and effective application of skills.
• Provide direct observation, real‑time feedback, skills coaching, and performance evaluation throughout clinical experiences.
• Support students in integrating theoretical knowledge with hands‑on practice, ensuring competency in core skills for the Nurse Aide, Phlebotomy programs, and other emerging pathways.
• Conduct daily rounding in patient and resident care areas and ensure student engagement aligns with professionalism, safety standards, and facility expectations.
• Maintain continuous communication with Program Instructors and Workforce Development leadership regarding student progress, concerns, and clinical site effectiveness.
• Collaborate with clinical partners, including unit managers, laboratory staff, and nursing leadership, to ensure student activities support facility goals and maintain positive relationships. rient students to each clinical site, including workflows, safety policies, confidentiality expectations, and facility procedures.
• Document student attendance, skill validation, clinical evaluations, and any performance issues in compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Model professional behavior, ethical practice, and patient‑centered care at all times.
• Participate in required instructor meetings, training, and ongoing professional development to maintain current clinical and educational knowledge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees