Part-time Nursing Specialties Clinical Instructor(s)

Gila Community College•Payson, AZ

3d•$38 - $52

About The Position

The Nursing Specialties Clinical Instructor provides clinical instruction and supervision to nursing students in various healthcare settings. The role teaches and evaluates students’ clinical competencies, ensures compliance with the Nurse Practice Act in Arizona, and collaborates with faculty and clinical partners to provide high-quality nursing education. The instructor works under indirect supervision, following procedures, instructions, directions, and training. The role also requires independent decision-making when supervising and instructing clinical students to provide an effective clinical experience. Duties include direct clinical supervision, teaching evidence-based procedures and patient care, evaluating student performance, maintaining progress records, supporting student development, and promoting safe and ethical learning environments. The instructor may assist with simulations and labs, and collaborates on clinical learning experiences, course materials, student placements, and program activities. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, a current unencumbered Arizona RN license, BLS/ACLS certification, and at least three years of direct-patient-care clinical nursing experience. A Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card is required for employment at Gila Community College. The instructor must maintain clinical expertise and certifications, pursue professional development, and be able to work occasional evenings or weekends as clinical schedules require.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
Current, unencumbered RN license in the state of Arizona.
BLS/ACLS certification.
At least three years of clinical nursing experience providing direct patient care.
Strong clinical skills and knowledge of current nursing practices.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.
Ability and flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends as required by clinical schedules.
Proficiency in using educational technology and simulation equipment.
Ability to pass a background screening process and/or obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card; a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card is required for employment at Gila Community College.
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to clinical instruction.
Ability to perform physical activities involving considerable use of arms, hands, and fingers to manipulate office equipment, machines, patients, and materials.
Ability to lift, balance, walk, stoop, carry objects, and handle materials.
Ability to provide effective professional assistance to College stakeholders in diverse nursing clinical environments using critical thinking, organization, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN).
Previous teaching or instructional experience in a clinical or academic setting.
Familiarity with and understanding of safe work practices, particularly when performing general physical activities within an office environment.

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision and instruction to nursing students in clinical settings.
Demonstrate and teach evidence-based clinical procedures and patient care techniques.
Facilitate student learning through clinical experiences and assist with simulations and labs if needed.
Assess and evaluate student performance and clinical competencies.
Provide constructive feedback and support to help students improve their skills.
Maintain accurate records of student progress and performance evaluations.
Ensure clinical activities comply with the Nurse Practice Act in Arizona and institutional policies.
Promote a safe and ethical learning environment for students and patients, and promptly address student performance or patient safety concerns.
Collaborate with faculty to design and implement clinical learning experiences.
Integrate evidence-based practices and current nursing standards into clinical instruction.
Participate in the development and review of clinical course materials and objectives.
Stay current with advancements in nursing practice and education and engage in continuous professional development.
Maintain clinical expertise and required certifications.
Coordinate student clinical placements with nursing faculty, clinical site staff, and healthcare professionals.
Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and program planning activities.
Foster positive relationships with clinical partners and community healthcare organizations.