Practical Nursing Clinicial Instructor

Dorsey College • Saginaw, MI

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About The Position

The Practical Nursing Clinical Instructor delivers assigned courses and clinical instruction to help students meet course objectives and develop the knowledge and skills needed for success. The instructor evaluates and addresses student questions and issues, ensuring appropriate action in accordance with school policies, procedures, legal requirements, and regulatory standards. The role supervises, leads, and teaches Practical Nursing students at a medical facility to be determined.

Requirements

• Current Michigan Registered Nursing license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
• Strong knowledge of hospital and nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of clinical experience as a registered nurse.
• Prior experience teaching students or staff.

Responsibilities

• Lecture, conduct, and supervise clinical experiences for RN/PN students, and provide in-services as directed.
• Teach physical, biological, and psychological subjects relevant to the Practical Nurse role.
• Plan and coordinate daily learning experiences that address individual student and patient needs.
• Provide learning opportunities that develop students’ use of the nursing process, interpersonal skills, and technical procedures.
• Guide and educate students in problem solving and effective communication with coworkers, patients, and patients’ families across diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Participate in campus-wide orientation for RN/PN students.
• Supervise and monitor students as they perform technical and patient-care skills.
• Assess patient status on an ongoing basis to ensure appropriate learning experiences.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and/or Clinical Coordinator to monitor student progress and maintain records of clinical experiences.
• Maintain accurate records of student time and attendance, evaluations, experiences, performance, and progress, and report concerns to the Director of Nursing or Clinical Coordinator.
• Collaborate with each student’s campus Career Services Coordinator to initiate job placement; may coordinate between nursing managers, hospital HR, and the coordinator regarding open positions and placements.
• Consult with the Director of Nursing about students at risk or whose performance does not meet clinical standards.
• Collaborate with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching techniques during the externship module, and recommend improvements to the clinical experience.
• Participate in developing procedures, clinical protocols, and forms as requested by the Director of Nursing.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned and deemed necessary.

Benefits

• Tuition discounts for Dorsey programs for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Tuition discount opportunities for select online Lindenwood University degrees for qualifying employees.
• Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, an employee assistance program, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Eleven paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level