What are the responsibilities and job description for the WMH Clinical Instructor - Per Diem position at Wayne Memorial?
Job Description
Under the auspices of Luzerne County Community College Department of Nursing, the Clinical Educator-Instructor provides clinical instruction in patient care areas and in the laboratory setting to prepare nursing students for their roles as Registered Nurses. Plans for clinical experiences for each student to augment didactic classroom instruction; assigns appropriate patients to students and makes related assignments for the clinical shift. Assesses the progress of each student; provides regular feedback to the student related to her/his performance. Attends classroom lectures to ensure information being presented is congruent with laboratory and clinical experiences. Works with nursing staff assigned to patients for which students are providing care; coordinates students’ clinical work with department managers. Serves as a professional role model in care of patients. During periods of time when the nursing school is not in session, the Clinical Educator-Instructor works with the Education Manager, nursing management, and/or clinical preceptors, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the educational needs of Externs, as well as new and inexperienced RN & LPN staff, and, as necessary, Nursing Assistant employees. Directly supervises novice staff to develop and refine necessary procedural skills, ensure competencies, and improve assessment and care planning skills. Mentors the inexperienced nurse in development of critical thinking skills, prioritization of work, appropriate and complete documentation of assessment findings, professional communication & interactive skills; monitors patient advocacy roles, and models exceptional service excellence. Provides feedback for inclusion in performance appraisals of new employees. Assists in remediation programs to ensure patient safety. Plans and provides educational programs for the staff. Takes an active role in competency validation on various shifts for all staff, as assigned. Participates in providing in-services to staff on new and revised procedures. Maintains the proper records on all students and hospital personnel so that compliance with standards can be ascertained. Reviews and revises programs and content regularly to meet educational needs of students, staff, and patients.
Job Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania;
- MSN or Master’s in Nursing Education (or significant work towards degree) required;
- Minimum of five (5) years of recent clinical experience required;
- Critical Care background preferred/helpful;
- Previous clinical instruction/background in clinical nursing education preferred;
- Working knowledge of adult learning principles;
- Supervisory experience desirable;
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral);
- Excellent computer skills and electronic documentation ability;
- Must be able to work competently with excellent clinical skills on multiple patient care units;
- Excellent role model in the clinical area and as a professional;
- Demonstrated high regard for patient safety initiatives;
- BLS Instructorship required within 6 months of hire.
