ASN Clinical Instructor

State-of-Georgi; Clarkesville (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

North Georgia Technical College seeks an ASN Clinical Instructor to guide students in clinical and simulation lab settings on all NGTC campuses. The part-time role involves orienting students, fostering critical thinking, and evaluating progress while coordinating with course faculty and maintaining patient safety and confidentiality.

Ideal candidates hold a BSN and a Georgia RN license; teaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN degree from an accredited institution.
• Three years of nursing experience within the past five years.
• Georgia RN license in good standing.
• Teaching experience in nursing programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct, instruct, and guide students in the clinical and simulation lab setting.
• Complete clinical and simulation orientation and debrief training with the Clinical and Simulation Coordinator.
• Complete orientation to the clinical site/unit prior to first clinical rotation.
• Facilitate development of critical thinking, clinical judgement, decision-making, communication, and professional skills while ensuring safety and confidentiality.
• Engage students in observation, assessment, and education of patients.
• Hold student pre- and post-clinical conferences; evaluate progress and provide timely feedback.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical instruction

Communication skills

Education

BSN degree

Tools

EHR Tutor

ATI

ACEMAPP

CAE LearningSpace

Job description

Job Title

ASN Clinical Instructor

Job Requisition ID

JR0000001539

Number of Openings

1

Shift

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Job Description: POSITION

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Clinical Instructor; Part-Time

LOCATION

All Campuses and Clinical Sites

DESCRIPTION

Major duties include:

• Direct, instruct, and guide students in the clinical and simulation lab setting
• Complete clinical and simulation orientation and simulation debrief training with the Clinical and Simulation Coordinator, if needed
• Complete orientation to the clinical site/unit prior to first clinical rotation
• Facilitate development of student’s critical thinking, clinical judgement, decision-making, communication, and professional skills while maintaining patient and student safety and patient confidentiality
• Engage students in comprehensive observation, assessment, and education of patients
• Assist students in collecting pertinent objective and subjective data regarding patient’s health status
• Promote a safe learning environment
• Hold student pre- and post-clinical conferences
• Communicate with lead course faculty to orient to the course and review student learning outcomes
• Review ASN Student Handbook and follow established clinical policies and procedures
• Evaluate students’ progress in meeting clinical, simulation, and course outcomes
• Grade written clinical assignments and return graded work to students in a timely manner
• Complete mid-term and final clinical evaluations for each student
• Participate in ongoing communication with course faculty regarding issues and individual student learning needs and progress
• Provide feedback about adequacy of clinical site in allowing students to meet course outcomes
• Meet with the ASN Program Director to review student or faculty evaluations of the clinical instructor to grow in teaching effectiveness
• Willing to learn various software and platforms, such as EHR Tutor, ATI, ACEMAPP, and CAE LearningSpace
• Demonstrate trustworthiness and responsible, professional behavior
• Foster and promote relationships with clinical facilities
• Complete all mandatory organizational education and clinical affiliate requirements within specified time frame
• All clinical faculty must follow the protocol for credentialing at affiliated agencies (Immunizations, TB-testing, chest-x-ray, drug screen, background check, clinical/unit orientation, file upload to ACEMAPP, CPR, nursing license)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited institution
• Three (3) years’ work experience as a nurse within the past five (5) years
• Georgia RN license in good standing

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching experience in an associate degree nursing program
• Teaching experience in an accredited nursing program
• Experience using simulation equipment for nursing education
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. North Georgia Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

The following persons have been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Fran Chastain, Dean of Student Support and Engagement, Title IX Coordinator, Clegg Center 212, [phone], [e-mail] and Joanna Velazquez, Student Support and Accessibility Service Coordinator, Clegg Center 214, [phone], [e-mail] at 1500 Hwy 197 N, Clarkesville, GA 30523.

It is the obligation of North Georgia Technical College to ensure orderly operation, to protect the rights of all members of the NGTC community, to prohibit acts which materially and substantially interfere with legitimate educational objectives or interfere with the rights of others and to take disciplinary action where conduct adversely affects the College’s pursuit of its educational objectives.

To this end, NGTC complies with the Title II of Public Law 101-542, Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act – also known as the "Clery Act." This Act requires that the College make available the report of campus crime statistics for the previous fiscal year by October 1st each year.

The most recent NGTC Campus Safety and Security Report is available at https://northgatech.edu/ . You may also request a paper copy from the North Georgia Technical College Police Department.

Minimum Qualifications: Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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