Part Time Clinical Teaching Assistant in Nursing

St. Mary • San Antonio, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Teaching Assistant in Nursing supports clinical instruction under the direct supervision of designated nursing faculty. Serving as a clinical supervisor, the assistant oversees students’ skills performance, contributes to student evaluation, and supports other aspects of learning in clinical settings. Assignments typically require one to two days per week and may involve morning, evening, or weekend shifts depending on program needs.

The role provides guidance and skills coaching to nursing students in healthcare settings, labs, and simulation environments. It involves observing and reinforcing clinical competencies, safety protocols, and professional behaviors; documenting student performance; and sharing observations with clinical faculty. The assistant collaborates with instructors and staff nurses to align instruction with course outcomes and site expectations, and helps foster respectful, inclusive, and ethical learning environments. The position also requires participation in orientation, training, and check-ins throughout the clinical assignment, and consultation with designated faculty as needed.

The work takes place in an office and university campus environment, with movement across campus required for daily business. The position requires frequent communication through approved technology and regular operation of a computer and office productivity equipment. St. Mary’s University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of recent clinical experience.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Unencumbered RN license in Texas.
• Clear and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license, motor vehicle liability insurance, and personal injury insurance, or a self-reliant source of transportation for daily business.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook (email and calendar), and Excel spreadsheets.
• Experience with virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong public relations and customer service skills, with the ability to use diplomacy and discretion.
• Ability to work effectively with communities across the university.
• High ethical standards and a strong sense of confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines, thrive in a complex work environment, solve problems, and demonstrate interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to move across the university campus for day-to-day business.
• Ability to sit, walk, and stand; talk and hear in person and by telephone; and use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to exchange accurate information through designated systems in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish ability, including understanding Spanish-speaking individuals and making oneself understood to them.
• Strong numeric skills and proficiency in summarizing and visualizing data.
• Willingness to model Catholic and Marianist values and mission, as well as the traditions and heritage of St. Mary’s University.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical faculty in supervising nursing students during clinical rotations.
• Provide real-time guidance, skills coaching, and support to students in healthcare settings, labs, and simulation.
• Observe and reinforce clinical competencies, safety protocols, and professional behaviors.
• Document student performance and share observations with clinical faculty for evaluation.
• Collaborate with the clinical instructor and staff nurses to align with course outcomes and site expectations.
• Promote respectful, inclusive, and ethical learning environments that support diverse learners.
• Participate in required orientation, training, and check-ins throughout the clinical assignment.
• Consult with designated faculty when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level