On-site FNP Instructor, Learning Lab- Indianapolis, IN- Part Time

Western Governors University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental healthcare eligibility

Retirement savings plan

Wellbeing program

Prorated paid holidays

Job summary

An educational institution in Indianapolis is seeking a skilled Instructor for their Learning Lab. This on-site position involves facilitating student learning, conducting performance assessments, and supporting students in developing nursing skills through high-fidelity simulations. Required qualifications include an MSN degree and an active Nurse Practitioner license. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in primary care procedures and a commitment to fostering a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional work experience.
• Experience with primary care procedures including suturing and joint injections.
• Subject matter expert in assigned content.
• Experience with primary care procedures and women\'s health exams.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning and performance assessment in Clinical Learning Labs.
• Maintain communication with Supervisor and Lab Faculty.
• Support students in clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• Utilize evidence-based tools to evaluate student learning in simulations.
• Coordinate with Lab Faculty and Supervisor to optimize lab operations and manage costs.
• Facilitate high-fidelity simulation scenarios and guide clinical judgment development.
• Support safety and quality improvement in the learning environment.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Adaptability

Initiative

Education

MSN degree

Active Nurse Practitioner license

Tools

Distance education platforms

Simulation software

Integrated technology tools

Job description

THIS IS AN ON-SITE POSITION IN THE INDIANAPOLIS, IN REGION.

The Instructor, Learning Lab is a clinically experienced subject matter expert who is responsible for facilitating student learning and performance assessment(s) in on-site Clinical Learning Labs. Student learning activities in Clinical Learning Labs range from learning basic nursing skills to resolving simple-to-complex patient care situations via high-fidelity simulation. Teaching responsibilities can include traditional basic nursing skills and nursing care with high-fidelity simulation.

This is an on-site position in our Clinical Learning Lab(s)

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Serves as a professional role model for students in dress, communication, deportment, problem solving, care delivery and patient advocacy to facilitate student’s socialization into the profession.
• Demonstrates understanding of and participates in implementation of the philosophy and goals of the nursing program.
• Demonstrates respect for the student as a new learner by communicating constructive feedback.
• Uses evidence-based tools and measures to evaluate the students’ clinical learning.
• Maintains communication with the Supervisor, Lab Faculty to make appropriate student referrals for remediation or other needs in post lab reports.
• Engages in teaching through demonstration, practice, and assistance.
• Facilitates student advancement through the performance of basic nursing skills to resolution of simple and/or complex patient care situations via high-fidelity simulation.
• When teaching in a simulated environment, the candidate demonstrates the ability to facilitate scenarios according to evidence-based standards and guidelines.
• Assists the student with application of clinical judgment, critical thinking, problem solving using reflection, probing, active listening, and other clinical teaching strategies.
• Assists students in the application of the nursing process to include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Understands and practices the difference between “doing it for” the student and “supporting the student” during the learning experience.
• Assists students in the identification of individual learning needs.
• Promotes, provides, and maintains a safe learning experience.
• Incorporates student and self as an integral part of the nursing team in the provision of safe patient care when teaching in a simulated environment.
• Works closely with Supervisor, Lab Faculty to appropriately integrate lab operations, obtain maximum utilization for the most efficient expenditure, and to moderate student and program costs.
• Support quality improvement measurements related to faculty and student satisfaction.
• Provides orientation and substantial first cohort support to new Learning Lab Instructors and Simulation Technicians during onboarding to the WGU model and standards for lab instruction.
• Assist in maintaining the supply inventory.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

• Active Nurse Practitioner license and current Nurse Practitioner Certification.
• Problem solving skills – Investigates appropriate resources and involves partners when appropriate. Is future oriented. Assesses what will help or hinder achieving goals. Focuses on what is important.
• Interpersonal skills – Deals with others in a considerate, respectful, and unbiased manner. Approaches conflict proactively. Solicits and shares feedback openly. Listens with empathy and maintains composure.
• Accuracy – Draws on facts collected from a broad knowledge of WGUs goals and processes.
• Adaptability – Corrects behaviors and communication style to meet the needs of a wide range of situations. Tackle obstacles appropriately and is comfortable with ambiguity.
• Reliability – Accountable to others; does what it takes to get the job done. Actions are consistent with words. Follows through on commitments. Exhibits exceptional integrity.
• Attitude – Displays commitment to the organization and to personal growth. Is self-motivated and able to motivate and inspire others. Asserts self appropriately to champion ideas. Tells the truth in a direct and constructive manner.
• Initiative – Self-directs with a strong tendency for action. Leads the way to improve performance or processes. Displays keen interest in students and organization.

Job Qualifications

• MSN required (contingent on State Board of Nursing regulations).
• Active Nurse Practitioner license and current Nurse Practitioner Certification
• 2+ years of professional work experience.
• Experience with primary care procedures, including suturing, skin biopsies, casting, splinting, joint injections, and women's health examinations.
• This individual is a demonstrated subject matter expert with assigned content or practice area(s).
• Requires an active and unencumbered (will be verified) RN License in the State of the lab location.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience with distance education and distance learning students is preferred.
• Experience in simulation-based education is preferred.
• Experience with integrated technology systems and tools

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Working Conditions

• This is an on-site only role. Variable hours.
• Flexibility in working with changing groups of students in a variety of locales.
• Availability of providing 40 hours per week.

Part-Time Intermittent Positions (classified as intermittent and less than 30 standard weekly hours): This is a part-time, intermittent position (classified to work less than 30 SWH) that may be eligible for mental healthcare; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; and prorated paid holidays and accrued sick time.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.