Nursing Clinical Learning Specialist

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

Job summary

University of New Hampshire seeks a Nursing Clinical Learning Specialist to supervise and coordinate clinical experiences for nursing students. The role collaborates with faculty, health and social care providers, and clinical agencies to deliver high-quality clinical education.

You will supervise students in clinical settings, help them meet learning objectives, and evaluate performance while guiding professional development and clinical judgment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing with 2 years of clinical experience or
• Bachelor's in Nursing with enrollment in a master's program and 5 years of clinical experience.
• Unencumbered RN license in relevant state(s).
• Current BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in clinical settings and help achieve course objectives (70%).
• Evaluate students' clinical practice and provide feedback (20%).
• Guide students in growth, including clinical decision-making and professional communication (10%).
• Collaborate with course faculty and clinical partners to ensure quality clinical experience.

Skills

Strong clinical expertise

Effective teaching and communication

Student evaluation and feedback

Clinical documentation (EHR)

Professional conduct and ethics

Collaboration with academia and clinic

Growth mindset and student support

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing with master's enrollment

Job description

Under administrative direction of the UNH School of Nursing Director, this position facilitates and supervises clinical experiences for students in educational placements in health and social care settings. The Nursing 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/Responsibilities

Provide 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 environment
• Assist the students to accomplish the clinical learning objectives defined by the course
• Facilitate clinical experiences for each student in the clinical group(s) for which they are assigned consistent with course and clinical objectives
• If applicable, provide supervision of students engaging clinical education through simulation activities

Evaluate 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.

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience

• Master'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 State(s)

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Unencumbered RN license within relevant State
• Current BLS Certification.
• Must comply with health documentation requirements of clinical facilities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical expertise in nursing practice
• Effective teaching and communication skills and ability to facilitate student learning in clinical settings
• Skilled in student evaluation and feedback
• Proficient in clinical documentation and electronic health records (EHR)
• Ability to model professional behavior and ethical practice
• Commitment to student success and academic excellence
• Ability to collaborate with academic and clinical partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in clinical teaching/precepting

EEO Statement

The 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 - $85,410.00

The 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 Resources

Location: Durham