Onsite Instructor, Nursing Learning Lab - Houston, TX - Part Time

This position is located on-site in the WGU Clinical Learning & Simulation Center in Houston, TX. Must have availability to cover two (2) shifts during lab operation hours (Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 3:30 pm) as needed.

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Serves as a professional role model for students in dress, communication, deportment, problem solving, care delivery, and patient advocacy to facilitate student 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 students’ clinical learning.
• Maintains communication with the Supervisor and 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.
• Demonstrates the ability to facilitate scenarios according to evidence-based standards and guidelines when teaching in a simulated environment.
• Assists students with application of clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem solving using reflection, probing, active listening, and other clinical teaching strategies.
• Assists students in the application of the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Understands and practices the difference between “doing it for” the student and “supporting the student” during the learning experience.
• Assists students in identifying individual learning needs.
• Promotes, provides, and maintains a safe learning experience.
• Incorporates student and self as integral parts of the nursing team in the provision of safe patient care when teaching in a simulated environment.
• Works closely with Supervisor and Lab Faculty to appropriately integrate lab operations, obtain maximum utilization for efficient expenditure, 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.
• Assists in planning staff schedules.
• Assists in maintaining the supply inventory.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• MSN required (contingent on State Board of Nursing regulations).
• 2+ years of professional work experience.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise with assigned content or practice area(s).
• Active and unencumbered RN License in the State of the lab location (will be verified).

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience with distance education and distance learning students.
• Experience in simulation-based education.
• Experience with integrated technology systems and tools.

Skills

• 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 WGU’s goals and processes.
• Adaptability: Corrects behaviors and communication style to meet the needs of a wide range of situations. Tackles 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.
• Attitude: Displays commitment to the organization and to personal growth. Is self-motivated and able to motivate and inspire others. Asserts self appropriately to champion ideas. Tells the truth in a direct and constructive manner.
• Initiative: Self-directs with a strong tendency for action. Leads the way to improve performance or processes. Displays keen interest in students and the organization.

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.

Schedule

Part-time, intermittent position (classified to work less than 30 standard weekly hours).

Benefits

• Eligible for mental healthcare.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Wellbeing program.
• Prorated paid holidays and accrued sick time.