EHI Clinical Instructor

Emory Healthcare•Tucker, GA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The clinical instructor serves pre-licensure nursing students by providing clinical instruction, acting as a preceptor, and being a resource for colleagues. They advocate strongly for patients and families. Recognized as a clinical expert and role model, the instructor applies the nursing process and evidence-based practices to meet the complex care needs of specific patient populations. This position involves approximately 75% clinical instruction for pre-licensure nursing students and 25% primary direct care nursing (bedside care delivery).

Requirements

MSN required.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
2.5 years of recent and relevant nursing experience in the specialty area.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia.
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, FHM certifications relevant to the role are required.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification in at least one relevant specialty area preferred; completion required within one year of employment with ESP.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction, supervision, and evaluation of pre-licensure nursing students in various settings including clinical, lab, and simulation environments.
Deliver educational experiences in collaboration with nursing faculty and leadership based on approved course syllabi, objectives, outlines, and assignments.
Supervise and evaluate groups of pre-licensure nursing students in clinical, lab, and simulation settings.
Coordinate with clinicians at clinical sites to deliver and evaluate clinical education experiences.
Meet regularly with students to provide academic feedback and facilitate post-conferences following clinical experiences.
Maintain student records.
Serve as a resource person for nursing students, physicians, nurses, patients, and family members.
Apply principles of adult learning to plan and conduct educational sessions promoting professional development, student competence, and positive patient/family outcomes.
Model expert communication skills and time management through example.
Ensure compliance with stated policies and procedures and remain informed of innovative clinical trends through benchmarking and evidence-based practice.
Demonstrate proficiency in teaching and precepting skills while applying adult learning theories.
Facilitate knowledge development in pre-licensure nursing students, including effective delegation and clinical skills.
Assure opportunities for students to acquire necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviors to fulfill clinical requirements.
Work with preceptors to individualize unit educational experiences.
Assume a leadership and resource role within the interdisciplinary team.
Contribute to evaluating resource use and cost containment activities.
Assist in developing clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills in others.
Maintain confidentiality and respect confidential information.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and demonstrate competency in new equipment and procedures.
Perform other related duties as required.