Clinical Instructor I - School of Nursing

Position Summary

The University of Central, Arkansas School of Nursing invites applications for an on-campus, non-tenure track, 9 month appointed, full-time, Clinical Instructor I position.

More information about the School of Nursing and its program can be found at www.uca.edu / nursing. Job Duties and Responsibilities The faculty member will provide instruction in the baccalaureate nursing program (didactic, laboratory, simulation and clinical), engage in scholarship / practice activities, and participate in service activities at the institutional and professional level.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The candidate MUST : Possess a passion for teaching. Articulate and speak authoritatively about the profession and its future direction.

Demonstrate evidence of interpersonal skills, networking abilities, and intraprofessional and interprofessional collaboration.

Create an environment that facilitates student learning and the achievement of desired outcomes. Strive to improve teaching on an on-going basis.

Help students integrate the values and behaviors expected of nurses. Use a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate student learning.

Assist with formulating program outcomes and designing curricula that reflect contemporary health care trends. Skills Considered Essential for Success -Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.

• Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
• Ability to make sound judgments.
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Civility in all interactions.
• Demonstrate effective follow-up. Required Education and / or Experience The candidate MUST have : 1) Master’s degree in nursing.

2) Unencumbered RN license. 3) Clinical and / or teaching experience in, Medical / Surgical Nursing, Critical Care Nursing and / or Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing.

Candidate with other clinical specialties will be considered.

Must have all clinical requirements mandated by the clinical agencies used for student clinical experiences. These requirements include : 1) MMR (2 vaccines or a positive titer), 2) Varicella (2 vaccines at least 28 days apart or positive titer), 3) Hepatitis B (2 part series or positive surface antibodies above 10), 4) Tdap (must be received within the last 10 years), 5) Tb (Initial testing : Interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) or a tuberculin skin test (TST) for persons without documented prior testing, TB disease or latent TB infection (LTBI).

Retesting : No annual retest or routine serial testing at any interval after baseline in the absence of a known exposure or ongoing transmission is required), 6) Infuenza vaccine (annually);

and 7) current CPR certification BLS from American Health Association.

Preferred Education and / or Experience It is PREFERRED that the candidate has : 1) Educational preparation as a nurse educator or experience teaching at the baccalaureate level.

2) Experience with learning management systems and / or online teaching at the baccalaureate or higher degree. 3) Experience with simulation teaching at the baccalaureate level or higher.

4) Education or experience in the following nursing specialty areas : Medical / Surgical, Critical Care Nursing and / or Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing.

Candidates with clinical experience(s) in other nursing areas will be considered. License(s) / Certifications (Required or Preferred) Licensed as an RN in Arkansas