Nursing Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

This position is accountable for the planning and oversight of Nursing Students during clinical time at CCH. This position will work with the local college to provide orientation, develop and coach students. During times when school is not in session, this position will work with educator and on tasks as assigned by med surg manager. This position will function autonomously while assuring students are providing quality and evidence based care to patients.

Key Accountability : Nursing Instructor

• Coaches and guides students by modeling clinical practice through integration of new evidence based practices.
• Coordinates clinical for LPN and / or RN Students.
• Creates an environment of continued learning and critical thinking skills.
• Plans, orients, coordinates, evaluates, and coaches students during the day.
• Works collaboratively with nursing leaders in the departments to create a good learning environment for students.
• Works collaboratively with the local college to meet the needs of the college’s requirements.
• Teaches content as needed to facilitate orientation, staff development and / or safe practice
• Serves as a resource to nursing staff, nursing students, and other health care personnel in the acquisition of knowledge and skills related to nursing knowledge and evidence based practice.
• Assists and provides direction to nursing students with clinical decision-making and priority
• Facilitates clinical documentation standards, workflows and related processes.

Key Accountability : Quality Nursing Care

Basic Clarke County Hospital (CCH) Performance Criteria

Qualifications :

Education : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Completed a Bachelor in Nursing Degree.

Experience : 2 years of ICU, CCU, ER, or Medical-Surgical experience. Preferred : 5 years of ICU, CCU, ER, or Medical-Surgical experience.

License(s) / Certification(s) : Maintain RN Licensure to practice in the state of Iowa. BLS within 6 months of employment. Mandatory reporter of Dependent Adult / Child Abuse. Credential trainer of inpatient EPIC within 1 year of employment.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : Ability to learn basic and complex computer skills. Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English. Commitment to implementing and maintaining staff compliance to changes in care delivery necessary to meet and exceed professional practice and regulatory standards, budgetary, and patient / family expectations.

Shift(s) and Schedule(s) : 36 hours per week, Shifts varies with clinical rotations