Clinical Learning Specialist

University-System-of-New-Hampshir; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Hampshire invites applications for a Clinical Learning Specialist who will supervise nursing students in clinical placements and collaborate with faculty and clinical partners to ensure high-quality clinical education. The role emphasizes safe patient care, student feedback, and development of clinical decision-making skills.

Requirements include a Master’s in Nursing (or BSN with master’s enrollment) and active RN licensure with current BLS.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing with 2 years of related clinical experience, or BSN with enrollment in a master's program and 5 years of clinical experience.
• Unencumbered registered nurse license in the applicable state.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in clinical settings and help them meet course objectives (70%).
• Evaluate students' clinical performance and provide feedback (20%).
• Guide students' growth in health or social care by validating theory-to-practice and developing clinical judgment (10%).

Skills

Teaching in clinical settings

Student evaluation & feedback

Communication

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Unencumbered RN license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Under administrative direction of the UNH School of Nursing Director, this position facilitates and supervises clinical experiences for nursing students in educational placements in health and social care settings. The Clinical Learning Specialist, faculty, health and social care providers, and the clinical agencies will collaborate to deliver a comprehensive and high-quality clinical education experience.Duties/ResponsibilitiesProvide supervision of students within the clinical setting, assist the students to accomplish the clinical learning objectives defined by the course (70%)Understand the course and clinical objectives of the course to which they are assigned to provide clinical instruction and be familiar with the overall academic program curriculum.Provide supervision of students within the clinical setting and provide safe, quality patient or client care in a positive and supportive learning environmentAssist the students to accomplish the clinical learning objectives defined by the courseFacilitate clinical experiences for each student in the clinical group(s) for which they are assigned consistent with course and clinical objectivesIf applicable, provide supervision of students engaging clinical education through simulation activitiesEvaluate Student Performance (20%)Evaluate students' clinical practice and provide feedback to students on their accomplishment of clinical objectives.Collaborate with course faculty in student remediation plans if necessary.Guide students in their growth in the relevant health or social care profession (10%)Validate students' understanding of theoretical, scientific, and evidence-based practice to support safe and effective care.Assist the students to learn clinical decision-making and clinical judgment skills, develop competency in the execution of clinical skills and foster good communication skills with patients, clients, families, and other members of the health or social care team.RequirementsMinimum Acceptable Education & ExperienceMaster's degree in Nursing and 2 years of experience in the relevant clinical specialty area.Or bachelor’s degree in Nursing with enrollment in a master’s degree program and five years of experience in the relevant clinical specialty area.Unencumbered registered nurse license within relevant StateRequired Licenses & Certifications:Unencumbered professional license within relevant StateCurrent BLS Certification.Must comply with health documentation requirements of clinical facilitiesKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Strong clinical expertise in nursing practiceEffective teaching and communication skills and ability to facilitate student learning in clinical settingsSkilled in student evaluation and feedbackProficient in clinical documentation and electronic health records (EHR)Ability to model professional behavior and ethical practiceCommitment to student success and academic excellenceAbility to collaborate with academic and clinical partnersPreferred Qualifications:Experience in clinical teaching/preceptingApplicant Instructions:Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)Resume/CVApplications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.EEO StatementThe University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.Compensation Pay Range:$47,920.00 - $85,410.00The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human ResourcesLocation:Durham