Clinical Instructor RN Nights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a clinical nurse educator with a focus on nursing student experiences and clinical education. This on-site role supports hospital orientation, coordinates student clinicals with educators, and ensures adherence to educational objectives within the Clinical Scholar model.

Applicants should hold a BSN, be RN-licensed in Colorado, and ideally possess or pursue an MSN in nursing management or education.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and minimal supervision.
• Active RN licensure in Colorado.
• BSN from NLN/CCNE accredited program and MSN in nursing management or nursing education preferred.
• MSN enrollment within 5 years or post-hire plan for MSN expected.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates hospital orientation for nursing students and coordinates clinical experiences with nurse educators and preceptors.
• Provides supervision and evaluation of students and conducts clinical conferences to meet course objectives.
• Participates in direct patient care, administers medications IAW licensure, and documents administration.
• Supports preceptors and leadership in education program goals and data reporting.

Skills

Critical thinking

3 years clinical experience

OB unit experience

BLS certification

Education

BSN from NLN/CCNE accredited program

MSN in nursing management or nursing education

Enrolled in MSN program within 5 years

Job description

Description

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

Department: UCHlth Metro Prof Devlopment

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

Shift: Nights

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.
• 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.
• OB experience preferred
• Women and Infants units only
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Employees are our number one asset.

UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *

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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