RN CLINICAL EDUCATOR-SON

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Alabama; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university hospital in Alabama is seeking a Nursing Clinical Educator to support undergraduate nursing students through clinical instruction and evaluation. This role involves supervising students in practical settings, collaborating with faculty, and developing learning experiences. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in Nursing and at least one year of clinical experience. The position is not remote and involves direct on-site engagement in the nursing program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience in adult medical/surgical nursing required.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support undergraduate nursing student learning experiences.
• Collaborate with faculty to plan clinical learning experiences.
• Provide instruction, coaching, and evaluation of student competencies.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Nursing practice

Student supervision

Coaching

Clinical skills validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Description

The Nursing Clinical Educator role supports undergraduate/prelicensure student learning experiences focused on mastery of competencies for clinical nursing practice. Under the supervision of designated faculty in the UAB School of Nursing, the Clinical Educators will plan and implement learning experiences, and provide instruction, coaching, and evaluation of student achievement of competencies in both student clinical practicums and clinical skills and simulation laboratory experiences. This individual will collaborate with program faculty and skills/simulation lab staff in development and implementation of planned clinical learning experiences for both the clinical setting and the clinical skills labs. Duties include supervision of students in clinical practicum experiences, teaching in planned clinical skills/simulation lab sessions, validation of student mastery of required skills, and the preparation and set‑up for clinical lab experiences. Collaborates with program and course faculty in planning and delivery of clinical learning experiences to meet student educational needs. Completes all required training for the clinical educator role. Maintains unencumbered licensure as an RN in Alabama. Adheres to the requirements of the clinical facility for faculty and students. Works with faculty to plan learning experiences for clinical courses. Provides direct supervision, instruction, coaching and evaluation of students in clinical learning experiences. Validates, as appropriate, student mastery of clinical competencies. Models professional standards of behavior for clinical practice. Adheres to all undergraduate/prelicensure program policies. Collaborates with skills lab personnel to provide laboratory learning experiences in clinical skills training and clinical simulations to meet student learning needs. Completes all required training for facilitating simulation experiences. Functions as a member of the lab team in completing setup for lab courses and for and break down of labs when completed. Supports implementation of simulation experiences. Participates in the management of supplies and equipment inventory. Operates mannequins, simulators, and task trainers as appropriate in support of planned simulation learning experiences. Coaches students to develop skill mastery and validates student performance of skill according to set guidelines. Facilitates tours for recruiting faculty, prospective students, and high school students.

* This is not a remote position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's degree in Nursing preferred. Only want MSN preferred.
• A minimum of one year of clinical work experience in adult medical/surgical nursing required.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
• Registered Nurse (RN).

Employment Information

Primary Location: University

Job Category: Nursing Careers-Registered Nurse

Employee Status: Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement: Onsite

EEO Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.