Clinical Nursing Instructor I

Avant Healthcare Professionals•Maitland, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Education Department is responsible for the assessment and preparation of international healthcare professionals to practice in the United States. The department also serves ongoing educational and remediation needs for healthcare professionals at all stages of their employment with Avant. The Clinical Nursing Instructor I is responsible for teaching experienced international healthcare professionals (HCPs) in the classroom, skills lab, and clinical environments. This role will need to assess HCPs progress and learning needs in a timely manner during the three-week Clinical Transitions Program (CTP). The Clinical Nursing Instructor I will also validate the clinical skills of HCPs to ensure their skills and practice align with U.S. nursing.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing is required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 3 years as a Registered Nurse and 1 year as a Nurse Preceptor or Charge Nurse is required
Experience working within the Acute Care Hospital setting required
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of routine medical equipment and devices
Complete 6 hours of Continuing Education per year (4 Contact Hours with Education Focus and 2 Contact Hours of Leadership Focused)
Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and collaboration skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office products, Adobe, and electronic database management
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) certification and ability to obtain and maintain
Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Florida

Nice To Haves

Experience in an academic setting or teaching/precepting nurses in a clinical environment preferred
BLS & ACLS Provider preferred; required to obtain within three months of employment
BLS & ACLS Instructor Certification preferred; required to obtain within three months of employment

Responsibilities

Assist in the planning, development, and instruction of nursing courses to prepare HCPs to practice in the U.S.
Prepare and deliver coaching plans for HCPs in CTP related to completion of Critical Care Modules, additional typing education due to not meeting program requirements, and/or requiring additional ECG remediation while using a prepopulated template
Evaluate HCPs learning needs based on feedback from the Clinical Preparation Program (CPP), skills checklists and other data prior to commencement of the CTP
Identify and assign appropriate learning activities and modules that are in alignment with the objectives and competencies for HCPs to enhance learning
Monitor HCPs throughout CTP and escalate any concerns or gaps in a timely manner to HCP and necessary departments
Engage the adult learner in the classroom by using teaching strategies that are based on adult learning principles
Promote clinical thinking among the HCPs and show commitment to professional development and lifelong learning
Conduct the American Heart Association course(s) according to the guidelines of the American Heart Association
Confer with internal clinical departments regarding management of HCPs upon commencement of assignment, to ensure successful placement
Provide HCPs with written and verbal feedback as part of a debrief after learning activities
Prepare and create non-American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) approved nursing content
Assist as a Subject Matter Expert as needed when creating or reviewing content in the clinical program (both ANCC and non-ANCC)
Present ANCC Accredited education, as needed
Document HCPs skills validations and CTP progress/competencies in internal database system accurately and timely
Assist with clinical and non-clinical departments to ensure proper HCP management through a team approach
Create content quarterly for internal HCP Newsletters and communication
Ensure timely program revisions based on clinical standards and updates, client feedback and other key data
Create and promote a positive, interactive, and nurturing learning environment such as lectures, role-playing and simulation training
Other duties as assigned