Clinical Instructor RN

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and family leave

Tuition assistance and career growth

Job summary

UCHealth seeks a clinician-educator in Aurora, CO, to coordinate, supervise, and evaluate nursing student experiences. The role includes an academic appointment at the University of Colorado Denver College of Nursing under the Clinical Scholar model and is an onsite, full-time position.

Responsibilities include hospital orientation, course planning with the partner institution, student supervision, and participation in direct patient care as required.

Qualifications

• BSN from an NLN or CCNE accredited or state board of nursing approved program.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 3 years of recent clinical experience in specialty or related area.
• BLS through AHA or Red Cross; card valid through 60 days after hire.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates hospital orientation for nursing students and coordinates content with the academic course coordinator.
• Provides clinical supervision, evaluation of students, and conducts clinical conferences to meet course objectives.
• Participates in direct patient care activities as needed and documents medication administration per policy.
• Collaborates with leadership to develop education and training goals and may include Multidisciplinary Grand Rounds and RN Orientation.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Nursing education

Patient care

Education

BSN from NLN/CCNE accredited program

MSN in progress or plan within 5 years

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora

Department

UCHlth Metro Prof Devlopment

Work Schedule: Full Time, 48.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift

Day and Night Rotation

Pay

$38.91 - $60.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary

• Functions as a competent clinical nurse responsible for the coordination, supervision, and evaluation of nursing student educational experiences. Includes a clinical faculty appointment at the University of Colorado-Denver College of Nursing, practicing within the Clinical Scholar model.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates hospital orientation for nursing students. Collaborates with the academic institution’s course coordinator to plan course content, objectives, and learning activities. Coordinates student nurse clinical experiences in collaboration with nurse educators and preceptors.
• Provides clinical supervision and evaluation of students, in coordination with assigned preceptors. Coordinates and conducts clinical conferences with students, to meet the educational objectives of the course.
• Participates in direct patient care activities to maintain clinical competence. Independently administers medications per licensure authority, assesses and reassesses effects of these medications, documents administration in a timely manner per policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Provides assistance and consultation to preceptors for problem-solving and implementation of course objectives. Collaborates with leadership to develop goals and objectives for education and training programs as assigned. May include Multidisciplinary Grand Rounds: Advanced Care Partner Program: Basic and Advanced Preceptor Program(s); and RN Orientation. Supports efforts in professional nursing practice quality and outcomes activities. Maintains and reports on data-related outcomes to assigned program.
  

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• BSN from an NLN or CCNE accredited or state board of nursing approved program. Internal: Enrolled in a MSN program, to be completed within 5 years or post hire plan for MSN program. Preferred: Advancement to Level III in the UCH UEXCEL program. External: BSN from an NLN or CCNE accredited or state board of nursing approved program and MSN in nursing management or nursing education.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 3 years of recent clinical experience in specialty or related area.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS card must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
  
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
  
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
  

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
  

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
  

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
  

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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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