RN Faculty

bannerhealth; Sterling (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Banner Health in Sterling, Colorado, is seeking an RN Faculty team member to oversee nursing students in first year clinicals. The role centers on delivering clinical instruction, using approved educational materials, and evaluating student performance in a hospital setting.

The position is part-time, with Monday and Tuesday shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Two years of med/surg nursing experience is preferred to support the curricular objectives and student learning in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Current RN licensure in state of practice.
• ≥3 years nursing experience in a specialty area to be taught.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles.
• Must maintain acceptable performance and schedule around teaching assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical instruction to nursing students in assigned patient care area.
• Follow syllabi/outlines and use approved teaching materials.
• Evaluate student performance and document progress.
• Attend required faculty/preceptor trainings.
• RN Faculty supervises students with matrix reporting and interacts with patients, families, staff, and physicians.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Teaching clinicals

Nursing clinical instruction

Interprofessional communication

Education

BSN

Job description

Primary City/State

Sterling, Colorado

Department Name

Clinical Preceptors-Hosp

Work Shift

Day

Job Category

Nursing

Great options and great opportunities. Banner Health has both the stability that comes with success and the values you can be proud to represent. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health.

The largest city in the northeastern part of the state, Sterling is a farm and ranch community with deep roots on the Colorado prairie. Sterling’s laid-back lifestyle makes it easy to explore a variety of outdoor and cultural activities, from boating, fishing and swimming in North Sterling State Park, to hiking, biking, golf, hunting-and-shooting sports or admiring unique public art.

As an RN Faculty team member, you will oversee NJC students in first year clinicals. Two years of med/surg experience in nursing is preferred for this position. This is a part time role, Monday and Tuesday from 8AM - 4PM.

Since 1938, Sterling Regional MedCenter has been the center of healthcare excellence in Northeast Colorado providing care for more than 20,000 members in Logan County, and over 50,000 people in its larger market. Sterling Regional MedCenter is licensed for 25 beds with both Medical/Surgical and Intensive Care Units, as well as full Women and Infant Services. For obstetrics, Sterling utilizes a computerized intelligent OB program designed to reduce the chance of complications during labor. As a level III trauma designated hospital, Sterling has 24/7 coverage for Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Imaging, Family Medicine/Peds, and Rehabilitation. Sterling boasts cutting edge technology facilitating telehealth access for sub-specialty and tertiary services and state-of-the-art equipment in Imaging, Laboratory, Operating Suites, Emergency Department, and Inpatient Units. The hospital continues to invest facility upgrades and new equipment. Attached to the hospital is the David Walsh Cancer Center, which provides both Medical and Radiation Oncology, with a beautiful infusion center and new linear accelerator. Sterling Regional is the only rural hospital in Colorado with a linear accelerator. In addition, Sterling Regional MedCenter is closely integrated with our Family Medicine and Surgical Specialty Clinics and the hospital and clinics are part of a 2-year, rural training track residency program affiliated with the University of Northern Colorado. Lastly, Sterling Regional MedCenter is one of Logan County's largest employers with approximately 300 employees and more than 20 physicians representing ten specialties and has been voted Best Employer in Northeastern Colorado for three years in a row.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position actively works as a nurse providing direct patient care at a company facility; shifts are scheduled around teaching assignments. Serves as RN role model; provides clinical instruction to nursing students to build the future nursing workforce. Uses agreed upon educational materials and evaluates student performance against established standards. Documents student performance and activities as required. Attends faculty/preceptor meetings and educational sessions.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Provides clinical instruction to nursing students in assigned patient care area. Demonstrates understanding of adult learning and uses traditional, non-traditional, and innovative methods of instruction.
2. Follows written syllabi/course outlines and utilizes agreed upon teaching materials. Provides appropriate suggestions to enhance and improve such materials.
3. Evaluates student performance against established standards. Documents performance and activities in specified format by stated deadlines.
4. Attends all required faculty/preceptor training.
5. This position has matrix reporting to several areas within the company. Supervision of this position is indirect, with periodic observation and feedback on RN Faculty Performance from students, peers, and supervisors. Student learning objectives and standards for evaluation of student performance are centrally established and must be followed. RN Faculty interacts routinely with patients, their family members, nursing students, nurse orientees, physicians, other caregivers and facility staff.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

NOTE: The core functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

DIRECTLY REPORTING: None

MATRIX OR INDIRECT REPORTING: Supervises clinical education of assigned students.

TYPE OF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

Banner Health Leadership will strive to uphold the mission, values, and purpose of the organization. They will serve as role models for staff and act in a people-centered, service excellence-focused, and results-oriented manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS

• Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.
• Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs.
• Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision.
• Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects.
• Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair.
• May be required to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
• May require periodic use of personal computer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree required.
• Current RN licensure in state of practice.
• At least 3 years of experience in nursing specialty area to be taught. Must demonstrate familiarity with adult learning principles. Must maintain acceptable or better performance as an RN in direct patient care, have no active disciplinary action, and continue to work clinical shifts scheduled around faculty teaching assignments to fulfill status hours. *For BUMCT/BUMCP incumbents: Must also work in a full-time capacity as a faculty member in nursing at an accredited college or university.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

DATE APPROVED

06/21/2009

Estimated Pay Range

$35.43 - $59.05 / hourBanner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.

Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner)

2027-02-03

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.