Clinical Course Instructor

Saint Alphonsus; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus in Boise, Idaho seeks a part-time educator to coordinate American Heart Association and other certification courses for staff development and safe patient care. The role emphasizes adult learning principles, course design, and maintaining educational records.

Qualified candidates are Idaho-licensed clinicians (EMT/LPN/RN/RT/Paramedic) with BLS certification; AHACLP instruction is preferred and prior nursing education experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the State of Idaho as an EMT, LPN, RN, RT or Paramedic.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification required at hire.
• Two years of direct patient care experience in the licensed role.
• One year of American Heart Association course instruction preferred.
• Experience in nursing/clinical education desirable.

Responsibilities

• Uses principles of education and adult learning to design educational activities.
• Promotes a learning environment to enhance learner competence and clinical skills.
• Maintains records of educational offerings.
• Maintains own clinical skills and competence related to staff development.

Skills

Adult learning

Record keeping

Clinical skills maintenance

Education

Idaho licensed EMT/LPN/RN/RT/Paramedic

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

Collaborates with Unit/Department Managers and other educators to provide American Heart Association, and other certification courses with the goal of enhanced clinical practice, professional growth of the staff and the assurance of safe and effective healthcare to patients.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Licensed in the State of Idaho as an EMT, LPN, RN , RT or Paramedic licensed in the State of Idaho or registered with the National Registry.

Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

Other certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

Two years of direct patient care experience in the licensed role required, and one year of American Heart Association course instruction preferred

Experience in nursing /clinical education desirable .

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organizational Mission, Core Values, and Vision in behaviors, practices, policies and decisions.

Uses principles of education and adult learning to design educational activities.

Promotes a learning environment in a manner that enhances learner’s competence to provide quality healthcare and to enhance clinical skills through group activities, classroom lecture presentations, individual instruction or the general use of role model and mentoring concepts.

Maintains records of educational offerings.

Maintains own clinical skills and competence related to clinical practice and staff development.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.