Practical Nursing (PN) Clinical Instructor

State of Georgia; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

North Georgia Technical College is seeking a PN Clinical Instructor to develop curriculum and deliver instruction in PN coursework at the Toccoa, GA campus. The role emphasizes clinical and simulation teaching, assessment of student performance, and collaboration with the PN program faculty to align outcomes with program goals.

The instructor will work with the Clinical and Simulation Coordinator and PN Program Director to ensure high-quality clinical experiences and adherence to clinical

Qualifications

• ASN in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years' nursing experience within the past seven (7) years.
• Georgia RN license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Direct, instruct, and guide students in the clinical and simulation labs.
• Complete clinical/simulation orientation and debriefing with the Clinical and Simulation Coordinator.
• Facilitate development of student clinical judgement, communication, and professional skills.
• Engage students in observation, assessment, and education of patients.
• Promote a safe learning environment and conduct pre/post clinical conferences.
• Evaluate student progress and return graded work in a timely manner.
• Complete mid-term and final clinical evaluations for each student.
• Collaborate with course faculty to review learning outcomes.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical instruction

Communication

Patient safety

Education

ASN in Nursing

Tools

EHR Tutor

ATI

ACEMAPP

CAE LearningSpace

Job description

Job Title: Practical Nursing (PN) Clinical Instructor

Agency: North Georgia Technical College

Job Requisition ID: JR0000006969

Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

POSITION: Practical Nursing (PN) Clinical Instructor

LOCATION: Toccoa, GA

DESCRIPTION:

The PN Clinical instructor will be responsible for developing curriculum and presenting instruction in subject area.

Major duties include:

• Direct, instruct, and guide students in the clinical and simulation lab setting


• Complete clinical and simulation orientation and simulation debrief training with the Clinical and Simulation Coordinator, if needed


• Complete orientation to the clinical site/unit prior to first clinical rotation


• Facilitate development of student’s critical thinking, clinical judgement, decision-making, communication, and professional skills while maintaining patient and student safety and patient confidentiality


• Engage students in comprehensive observation, assessment, and education of patients


• Assist students in collecting pertinent objective and subjective data regarding patient’s health status


• Promote a safe learning environment


• Hold student pre- and post-clinical conferences


• Communicate with lead course faculty to orient to the course and review student learning outcomes


• Review PN Student Handbook and follow established clinical policies and procedures


• Evaluate students’ progress in meeting clinical, simulation, and course outcomes


• Grade written clinical assignments and return graded work to students in a timely manner


• Complete mid-term and final clinical evaluations for each student


• Participate in ongoing communication with course faculty regarding issues and individual student learning needs and progress


• Provide feedback about adequacy of clinical site in allowing students to meet course outcomes


• Meet with the PN Program Director to review student or faculty evaluations of the clinical instructor to grow in teaching effectiveness


• Willing to learn various software and platforms, such as EHR Tutor, ATI, ACEMAPP, and CAE LearningSpace


• Demonstrate trustworthiness and responsible, professional behavior


• Foster and promote relationships with clinical facilities


• Complete all mandatory organizational education and clinical affiliate requirements within specified time frame


• All clinical faculty must follow the protocol for credentialing at affiliated agencies (Immunizations, TB-testing, chest-x-ray, drug screen, background check, clinical/unit orientation, file upload to ACEMAPP, CPR, nursing license)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree from an accredited institution


• Three (3) years' work experience as a nurse within the past seven (7) years


• Georgia RN license in good standing

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Teaching experience in a Practical Nursing program


• Experience using simulation equipment for nursing education


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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