Onsite Instructor, Prelicensure Clinical - Kansas City, MO - Part Time
About The Position
WGU is seeking passionate individuals committed to building a better future through higher education. As a pioneer in online, competency-based degree programs, WGU offers a unique learning experience and is dedicated to being a great workplace for its diverse, student-focused staff. This role contributes to helping students graduate and improve their lives. The salary range reflects various factors including skills, experience, licensure, and organizational needs. Compensation decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, and it is not typical for new hires to be at the top of the range. This is an ON-SITE position in the Springfield, MO region.
Requirements
- Master's degree in nursing.
- Two years minimum Nursing experience.
- Work history demonstrating continuous advancement and success in roles requiring creative problem solving and collaboration.
- Unencumbered RN license.
- Active, unencumbered license in the designated state.
- Must be able to work well under stress and meet deadlines.
- Capacity for self-motivation and working independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Aptitude for learning innovative technology.
- Must comply with site-specific orientation and onboarding requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate, or terminal degree in a specific content area.
- Strong experience with distance education and distance learning students.
- Terminal degree and all applicable licenses or certifications.
- Prior experience in clinical teaching/nursing education.
Responsibilities
- Teach and mentor students engaged in experiential clinical coursework in a remote/onsite environment.
- Provide specialized instruction on challenging experiential/clinical coursework.
- Interact with students in both group and one-on-one settings.
- Oversee clinical learning to ensure student success in their clinical placement setting.
- Serve as a professional role model for students in communication, ethical comportment, and problem-solving.
- Maintain current knowledge in their field and provide expertise in an assigned content area.
- Foster student learning through innovative teaching practices, including how to perform duties in the clinical setting.
- Respond with urgency to meet student needs and communicate professionally and respectfully.
- Make appropriate student referrals for remediation or other needs, utilizing WGU policies and procedures.
- Communicate with the student's assigned coach/preceptor as needed to discuss student progress and concerns.
- Provide final review and approval for student's clinical time.
- Offer proactive support and outreach to assigned students.
- Use technology-based teaching and communication platforms to aid students in competency development.
- Submit electronic clinical student evaluation forms after completion of clinical intensive.
- Collaborate with other professionals within the university to promote a positive, student-obsessed atmosphere.
- Respond with urgency to changing requirements, priorities, and short deadlines.
- Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of relevant state regulations.
- Conduct both in-person and remote methods of student evaluation.
- Support the Health Placement Team to secure clinical partnerships as needed.
Benefits
- Mental healthcare
- Retirement savings plan
- Wellbeing program
- Prorated paid holidays
- Accrued sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
