Clinical Teaching Assistant - School of Nursing
Abilene Christian University•Abilene, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Clinical Teaching Assistants (CTAs) are employed on a part-time, variable basis to assist the program faculty with the supervision of students during clinical and simulation/lab learning experiences. These staff must possess at a minimum a BSN and hold an active, unencumbered license to practice as an RN in the state of Texas. Applicants with a master's (MSN) or doctoral degree (DNP, PhD) are preferred. CTAs assist with student learning, maintaining lab environments, and supporting clinical instruction to ensure safe, effective, and mission-aligned nursing education.
Requirements
- Willingness to work with the Christian mission of the School of Nursing
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
- Current, unencumbered license or eligibility to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Texas.
- At least 3 years of clinical experience in the area of teaching
- Proficiency with computer systems and relevant software
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and students
- Sound judgment in high-pressure situations
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Initiative and adaptability
- Commitment to professionalism and teamwork
Nice To Haves
- Applicants with a master's (MSN) or doctoral degree (DNP, PhD) are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow established pre-set lab procedures to guide student learning (for BSN-prepared candidates)
- Coach students and assist in evaluating skill performance/providing feedback during lab practice (for BSN-prepared candidates)
- Collaborate with faculty who are course leads to implement lab activities (for BSN-prepared candidates)
- Assist in simulation setup and breakdown (for BSN-prepared candidates)
- Maintain lab equipment and environment (for BSN-prepared candidates)
- Serve as a resource for students during simulation and/or lab (for BSN-prepared candidates)
- Carry out other duties as assigned
- Direct and teach lab procedures (for MSN-prepared candidates)
- Evaluate student performance in the lab setting (for MSN-prepared candidates)
- Collaborate with course instructors to align lab activities with curriculum goals (for MSN-prepared candidates)
- Ensure lab activities support overall program outcomes (for MSN-prepared candidates)
- Lead simulation scenarios, including debriefing sessions (for MSN-prepared candidates)
- Assist MSN-prepared clinical faculty with supervision of students in clinical settings (for BSN-prepared candidates)
- Support the planning and implementation of clinical activities (for BSN-prepared candidates)
- Assist in communicating daily objectives with clinical staff (for BSN-prepared candidates)
- Support pre- and post-clinical conferences (for BSN-prepared candidates)
- Help ensure student preparedness to promote patient safety (for BSN-prepared candidates)
- Oversee student clinical experiences in external clinical facilities (for MSN-prepared candidates)
- Ensure alignment of clinical activities with curriculum goals (for MSN-prepared candidates)
- Communicate objectives with charge nurses and primary nurses daily (for MSN-prepared candidates)
- Lead pre- and post-clinical conferences (for MSN-prepared candidates)
- Verify student readiness to ensure safe patient care (for MSN-prepared candidates)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
