General Summary:
This position is responsible for clinical instruction in a variety of clinical venues including, but not limited to: hospitals, clinics, schools, long term facilities, and community health settings. The role of the clinical instructor is to facilitate individual and group opportunities of learning that allow students to meet the educational outcomes of the BSN Nursing Program. To achieve these outcomes, faculty and students form a partnership in an atmosphere of care and mutual respect.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical Instruction 97%
Maintain ongoing and collaborative work relationships with other clinical and faculty members, clinical facilities, students, and the Director of Clinical, Lab, and Simulation.
Effectively communicate clinical guidelines and procedures to students.
Support student learning throughout the clinical learning experience by maintaining open and professional communication with students and clinical preceptors.
Maintain communication with students regarding their clinical performance for support and to reinforce learning.
Assist with assessment and evaluation tools as requested.
Attend all select faculty meetings.
Professional Development 3%
Participate in professional organizations.
Achieve advanced degrees and certification.
Maintain proficiency in teaching and clinical practice.
Develop expertise in Native American culture relating to health care and education.
Attends selected professional development activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or Master of Science in Nursing degree preferred.
Preferred higher education experience in teaching at the BSN level
Prefer a minimum of three years of clinical experience.
Must possess RN licensure in Montana.
Must possess excellent skills in communication, collaboration, computer applications such as an EMR and able to work in a fast-paced team environment.
Must be able to work a minimum of 12-hour shift in healthcare organizations.
