Onsite Instructor Prelicensure Clinical - Idaho Falls, ID - Part Time
About The Position
Prelicensure Clinical Instructors are hourly subject matter experts who teach and mentor students during experiential clinical coursework. The faculty role varies in instructional method, length, and intensity according to student and facility needs. Working as part of a team, the instructor supports an assigned group of students, provides specialized instruction on challenging clinical coursework, and interacts with students individually and in groups. The instructor oversees clinical learning and helps students succeed in their clinical placements. This is an on-site position in the Idaho Falls, Idaho region. The role is paid hourly and bi-weekly, and employees must accurately and promptly enter all hours worked. This is a part-time, intermittent position classified to work fewer than 30 standard weekly hours.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in nursing; education will be verified.
- At least two years of nursing experience.
- Unencumbered RN license.
- Active, unencumbered license in the designated state.
- Work history demonstrating continuous advancement and success in roles requiring creative problem-solving and collaboration.
- Ability to work well under stress and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and stay self-motivated.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Aptitude for learning innovative technology.
- Must comply with site-specific orientation and onboarding requirements.
- Must meet applicable state and federal legislative and college accreditation requirements to maintain role credentialing.
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate or terminal degree in a specific content area.
- Strong experience with distance education and distance-learning students.
- Prior experience in clinical teaching or nursing education.
- Terminal degree and all applicable licenses or certifications.
Responsibilities
- Carry out WGU’s mission and strategic vision with commitment, effectiveness, and consistency.
- Serve as a professional role model in communication, ethical conduct, and problem-solving.
- Provide expertise in an assigned content area and maintain current knowledge in the field.
- Participate in implementing the program’s philosophy and goals.
- Foster student learning through innovative teaching practices, including instruction on performing duties in clinical settings.
- Respond promptly to student needs and communicate professionally and respectfully with students and the WGU community.
- Refer students for remediation or other needs using WGU policies and procedures.
- Communicate with students’ assigned coaches or preceptors as needed about progress and concerns.
- Review and approve students’ clinical time.
- Provide proactive support and outreach to assigned students.
- Use technology-based teaching and communication platforms to help students develop competencies.
- Submit electronic clinical student evaluation forms after clinical intensives are completed.
- Collaborate with university professionals to promote a positive, student-focused environment.
- Respond promptly to changing requirements, priorities, and short deadlines.
- Maintain working knowledge of relevant state regulations.
- Conduct student evaluations in person and remotely.
- Support the Health Placement Team in securing clinical partnerships as needed.
Benefits
- May be eligible for 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
Entry Level
