Clinical Nursing Educator

About the role

The Clinical Nursing Educator in the department of Nursing will report to the Director of Undergraduate Clinical Experiences. This is a full-time, 12-month or 9-month, staff position.

Responsibilities

• Lead three to four clinical days per week at external clinical sites to support pre-licensure clinical academic courses.
• Facilitate professional relationships with all members of the health care team within the clinical setting.
• Model professional behavior above the spectrum of preconference, clinical, post conference and lab.
• Foster critical thinking to complete care for patient assignments.
• Provide clear expectations of outcomes to students within the clinical group.
• Provide constructive feedback throughout the clinical experience.
• Identify student deficits and report them to course faculty in a timely manner.
• Assess feasibility of successful clinical completion at clinical site assigned.
• Collaborate with course faculty and the Director of Simulation Experience to fulfill clinical support and educational needs in the Nursing Education and Simulation Center.
• Collaborate with clinical course faculty and Director of Simulation Experience to fulfill simulation program outcomes.
• Collaborate with Undergraduate and Accelerated Second Degree Program Directors to assist with teaching needs in the prelicensure courses.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing
• Current Connecticut RN license (valid as of date of hire)
• Two or more years of clinical experience in an acute care setting
• Two or more years of experience teaching undergraduate students in clinical settings
• Experience evaluating student performance in clinical training settings
• Experience managing and directing group clinical training for students in baccalaureate nursing programs
• Experience developing effective working relationships with hospitals, clinics, and other community partners
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal relationship strategies
• Commitment to the Mission and Vision of the University of Saint Joseph and the Department of Nursing
• Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Nursing
• Current Connecticut RN license (valid as of date of hire)
• Two or more years of clinical experience in an acute care setting
• Two or more years of experience teaching undergraduate students in clinical settings
• Experience evaluating student performance in clinical training settings
• Experience managing and directing group clinical training for students in baccalaureate nursing programs
• Experience developing effective working relationships with hospitals, clinics, and other community partners
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal relationship strategies
• Commitment to the Mission and Vision of the University of Saint Joseph and the Department of Nursing
• Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with students in an accelerated nursing entry program
• Previous classroom teaching experience in an institution of higher education
• Current experience with direct patient care in clinical settings such as acute and skilled care facilities, community settings, pediatric care institutions including schools and/or behavioral health clinical settings
• Experience with a wide-range of educational strategies, including virtual and in-person simulation
• Experience with telehealth technologies

Additional Information

The final offer will be based on the successful candidate's qualification, experience and whether the position is 12-month or 9-month.

Application Instructions

Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Please submit:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter including interest in either the 12-month or 9-month position
• Three current professional references (contact information only, there is a section on the employment application to include this information)