Clinical Instructor- Nursing Administration

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Clinical Instructor is responsible for educational, developmental, and training functions. The role provides clinical education to undergraduate nursing students, mentors and coaches new graduate nurses, manages the ANMC education and training center, and coordinates, develops, and delivers classroom training to improve the quality and effectiveness of healthcare delivery. The instructor evaluates curriculum to ensure it remains relevant and evidence-based. The position works with nursing leadership, staff, educators, administrators, and interprofessional teams to plan, deliver, and evaluate education for nursing personnel and students. It serves as clinical faculty for Alaska Pacific University prelicensure nursing students throughout the semester, coordinating with APU faculty to educate students and assess their skills, knowledge, and clinical judgment. The instructor maintains required training-center standards, documentation, and staff instructor qualifications, and contributes to program planning, evaluation, budgeting, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field.
Three years of clinical care experience in the area of specialty, demonstrating leadership and the ability to work in a team environment, effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, data analysis and research interpretation skills, training skills, and computer and word-processing skills.
Current registered nurse license in the State of Alaska.
Current AHA Basic Life Support card.
Current AHA ACLS and PALS provider cards, or eligibility to obtain these certifications within three months of hire.
Knowledge of ANTHC and Alaska Native Medical Center’s mission and vision.
Knowledge of personal computers and word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation-design, and database applications.
Knowledge of audio-visual and training equipment, patient-care equipment and safety factors, professional protocols and practices, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease concepts.
Knowledge of education and training theories and methods, curriculum and instructional program design, lesson-plan development, adult learning principles, and effective presentation techniques.
Skills in public speaking, delivering presentations, and conducting workshops, seminars, and lectures.
Ability to educate nurses in different positions to strengthen their ability to fulfill their responsibilities.
Writing skills and ability to prepare comprehensive reports.
Ability to set and modify priorities and plan, coordinate, and implement them in a changing, complex environment.
Ability to use internet and intranet resources, including search engines, healthcare literature databases, and web-page development and design.
Ability to forecast expenses for annual budget requests and maintain equipment inventory, maintenance, and training for proper use.
Ability to teach safe operation of resuscitation equipment and identification and resolution of malfunctions.
Professional oral and written communication skills.
Ability to facilitate groups for conflict resolution, group processes, and team building.
Skills in process improvement, change management, interpreting patient-care issues and regulations, and developing related training programs.
Skills in planning, organizing, scheduling, and conducting in-service training; researching, evaluating, and disseminating training materials; and evaluating healthcare issues and making recommendations.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with educators and administrators at local, state, regional, and national levels to promote best practices.
Study facility processes and recommend best-practice changes as part of the clinical education program.
Review, disseminate, and implement policy changes at ANMC and rural facilities.
Ensure compliance with national standards required to maintain Training Center status.
Evaluate training-center staff in their instructor roles and maintain their requirements.
Work with nursing leadership and staff across departments to plan, develop, implement, facilitate, and evaluate educational programs for nursing personnel at all levels.
Mentor new nurses and provide orientation and continuing education when requested.
Assess training needs; design, develop, implement, evaluate, and revise clinical education programs; and consult with staff about needs and solutions.
Deliver training for clinical staff using suitable methods, adult learning principles, and facilitation skills.
Ensure training programs are results-oriented and provide value to the organization.
Review changes in clinical technology, procedures, program services, and required policies; revise training content and schedules accordingly.
Research, analyze, and evaluate training materials; develop, improve, and update course content and instructional methods.
Prepare and coordinate training programs and materials.
Plan, develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate programs; plan and monitor budgets; and coordinate and administer contracts.
Serve as clinical faculty for APU prelicensure nursing students throughout the semester, coordinating with APU faculty to educate students and assess their skills, knowledge, and clinical judgment.
Maintain communication with interprofessional healthcare teams, nursing faculty, and students assigned to clinical learning experiences at ANMC.
Design clinical learning strategies and opportunities while maintaining ANMC policies and procedures.
Prepare, administer, and score evaluations, and provide student records required for credentialing and accreditation.
Assist in maintaining program databases and documentation; research files, enter data, and verify document accuracy.
Counsel students and provide additional assistance as needed.
Participate in committee and program-development work to coordinate training methods and techniques.
Participate in continuing education to meet changing program needs and maintain competency and professional skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, with more than 20 plans and tiers.
Cost-share dental and vision insurance.
Discounted pet insurance.
403(b) retirement contributions with pre-tax or Roth options.
401(a) retirement plan with matching contributions of up to 5% of eligible pay after one year of employment, based on employee contributions; employees may also be eligible for an annual discretionary employer contribution of up to 3%.
Paid time off beginning immediately, accruing up to six hours per pay period, with accruals increasing based on years of service.
Eleven paid holidays.
Paid parental leave, with eligibility after six months of employment, including miscarriage and stillbirth leave.
Basic short- and long-term disability premiums, AD&D insurance, and basic life insurance paid in full by ANTHC; optional short-term disability buy-up and voluntary life coverage are available.
Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
Ancillary cash benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
On-site child care facility.
Employee Assistance Program, including support for grief, financial counseling, mental and emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
Tuition discounts for employees and eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
On-site training courses and professional development opportunities.
License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
Emergency travel assistance.
Education assistance or education leave eligibility.
Discounts for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.