Onsite Instructor, Learning Lab - Orlando, FL - Part Time

The Instructor, Learning Lab is a clinically experienced subject matter expert responsible for facilitating student learning and performance assessment in on-site Clinical Learning Labs. Student learning activities range from basic nursing skills to resolving complex patient care situations via high-fidelity simulation.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Serves as a professional role model for students in dress, communication, deportment, problem solving, care delivery, and patient advocacy to facilitate student's socialization into the profession.
• Demonstrates understanding of and participates in implementation of the philosophy and goals of the nursing program.
• Demonstrates respect for the student as a new learner by communicating constructive feedback.
• Uses evidence-based tools and measures to evaluate the students' clinical learning.
• Maintains communication with the Supervisor, Lab Faculty to make appropriate student referrals for remediation or other needs in post lab reports.
• Engages in teaching through demonstration, practice, and assistance.
• Facilitates student advancement through the performance of basic nursing skills to resolution of simple and/or complex patient care situations via high-fidelity simulation.
• Facilitates student learning in simulated environments according to evidence-based standards and guidelines.
• Assists students in applying clinical judgment, critical thinking, problem-solving using reflection, probing, active listening, and other clinical teaching strategies.
• Aids students in applying the nursing process including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Promotes, provides, and maintains a safe learning experience.
• Incorporates student and self as an integral part of the nursing team in the provision of safe patient care when teaching in a simulated environment.
• Works closely with Supervisor, Lab Faculty to appropriately integrate lab operations, maximize utilization, and moderate student and program costs.
• Supports quality improvement measurements related to faculty and student satisfaction.
• Provides orientation and substantial first cohort support to new Learning Lab Instructors and Simulation Technicians during onboarding to the WGU model and standards for lab instruction.
• Affords assistance in planning staff schedules and maintaining the supply inventory.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

• Problem solving skills – Investigates appropriate resources and involves partners when appropriate. Is future oriented. Assesses what will help or hinder achieving goals. Focuses on what is important.
• Interpersonal skills – Deals with others in a considerate, respectful, and unbiased manner. Approaches conflict proactively. Solicits and shares feedback openly. Listens with empathy and maintains composure.
• Accuracy – Draws on facts collected from a broad knowledge of WGUs goals and processes.
• Adaptability – Corrects behaviors and communication style to meet the needs of a wide range of situations. Tackle obstacles appropriately and is comfortable with ambiguity.
• Reliability – Accountable to others; does what it takes to get the job done. Actions are consistent with words. Follows through on commitments. Exhibits exceptional integrity.
• Initiative – Self-directs with a strong tendency for action. Leads the way to improve performance or processes. Displays keen interest in students and organization.

Job Qualifications

• MSN required (contingent on State Board of Nursing regulations).
• 2+ years of professional work experience.
• This individual is a demonstrated subject matter expert with assigned content or practice area(s).
• Requires an active and unencumbered (will be verified) RN License in the State of the lab location.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Working Conditions

• This is an on-site only role.
• Flexibility in working with changing groups of students in a variety of locales.

Position & Application Details

• Part-Time Intermittent Positions (classified as intermittent and less than 30 standard weekly hours): This is a part-time, intermittent position (classified to work less than 30 SWH) that may be eligible for mental healthcare; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; and prorated paid holidays and accrued sick time.
• To apply, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.