Clinical Teaching Assistant - School of Nursing

University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Nursing at the University of Kansas Medical Center seeks part-time Clinical Teaching Assistants to join their faculty, staff, and students. These assistants will primarily facilitate student learning in clinical practice settings, which may also include community-based and simulated environments. This role is based on the Kansas City campus and reports to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs. The position is temporary for the term of the contract.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of Kansas or a multi-state RN license issued by another Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
One (1) year of relevant patient care experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in a nursing program, with at least one (1) course taught.
Two (2) years of relevant patient experience.
Experience precepting and/or mentoring nurses.
Organizational Skills
Communication
Problem Solving

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing feedback on direct patient care and clinical assignments to support student learning, development, and safe clinical practice.
Guide students in various clinical care areas, including hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.
Collaborate with department faculty to ensure alignment with program objectives.
Foster a learning environment that develops students’ critical thinking, analytical skills, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Collaborate with nursing faculty to prepare for clinical, lab, and simulation instruction.
Create a clinical learning environment conducive to effective learning within resource limits.
Apply and enforce student-related policies and standards in accordance with KUMC policies, including addressing issues related to student conduct, performance, and professionalism.
Utilize institutional technology systems, including learning management systems, e-mail platforms, and office software, to support instructions, communication, grading, and documentation.
Evaluate student progress using established program and School of Nursing methods, including clinical performance evaluations, competency checklist, direct observation, and adherence to course grading criteria and clinical objectives.
Maintain records in accordance with administrative guidelines and legal standards to support compliance and program requirements.
Attend all required orientations.
Attend ALL clinical and lab classes.