Clinical Instructor - Associate Degree Nursing

Job Summary

The associate degree nursing clinical nursing instructor's primary role is to educate and mentor

nursing students in a clinical setting, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical

application.

Nature of Work

Provide safe, clinical education to no more than 10 associate degree-seeking nursing students in a

variety of healthcare settings as they progress through three semesters of course work.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Performs other functions as required or assigned. Also complies with all Policies and Standards.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Maintains credentials, licensure, and certifications required for teaching nursing to licensed

practical nursing students seeking and associate degree in nursing.

• Instructs clinical, skills labs, and simulation courses for the associate degree nursing

program based on program schedule/calendar needs.

• Delivers clinical instruction according to the current course content outline and approved

course syllabi.

• Provides students with opportunities to acquire knowledge and practice skills identified in

the course learning outcomes using varied and appropriate teaching methods.

• Prepares for clinical, skills labs, or simulation by selecting appropriate learning experiences

that are well organized and related to course learning outcomes.

• Provides students with a variety of learning modalities including instructional technology in

the clinical, skills lab and simulation settings to augment instruction.

• Orients students to the facility.

• Conducts weekly pre-briefing and debriefing sessions during pre- and post- clinical

conferences to enrich the clinical experience.

• Demonstrates knowledge of instructional and student policies and procedures as described

in the current ADN Student Handbook and course syllabi.

• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrates respect for students as individuals.

• Provides positive role modeling by maintaining a professional relationship with students

and modeling professional behaviors such as accessibility, dress, communication, grooming,

and regular, timely attendance.

• Maintains control of the class and effectively and appropriately handles disruptions in the

lab or clinical settings.

• Maintains open communication with the Lead Cohort/Campus Instructor, the Director of

the Associate Degree Nursing Program, and the clinical facility staff.

• Evaluates students' performance weekly, at mid-term and at the end of the semester using

the appropriate course evaluation tool.

• Provides counseling to students when appropriate and documents the event using the

Student Counseling form.

• Grades assignments using appropriate grading rubrics for the SimChart or Virtual Clinical

Excursion (VCE) platform in a timely manner with constructive comments.

• Documents grades in the Learning Management System.

• Communicates students' clinical and lab progress, concerns, absences, and counseling to

the Lead Cohort Instructor and the Director of Associate Degree Nursing in a timely manner.

• Maintains the student clinical skills performance record and communicates need for

remediation within 24 hours to the student and the Lead Cohort/Campus instructor.

• Provides a safe clinical learning environment by:

o assigning appropriate patient care consistent with the student's academic/experience

level,

o ensuring the student is familiar with equipment,

o following safety protocols of the clinical facility,

o providing the student with the information required to safely care for the assigned

patient, and

o observing the student during all medication administration and invasive procedures.

• Performs other related duties accompanying the position.

Professional Development

• Compliance training is to be completed routinely and timely.

• Participate in additional professional development opportunities through LinkedIn Learning

and professional organization affiliations.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or

ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

to perform the essential functions.

Skills/Abilities

• Registered Nurse currently licensed in West Virginia.

• Have experience as a registered professional nurse within 2 years immediately preceding

employment as a (part-time) faculty member.

• Have 2+ years of experience as a registered professional nurse, which should include direct

patient care experience in an acute, intermediate or long-term care clinical facility.

Education

Education Level Nursing

Bachelor's Degree - Required

Master's Degree - Preferred

Experience

Have experience as a registered professional nurse within 2 years immediately preceding employment. - Required

Have at least 2 years of direct patient care experience in nursing. - Required

License or Certification

Valid Driver's License - Required

Unencumbered West Virginia Registered Nurse License - Required

Expectations

Employees are expected to adhere to the mission, values and vision of the College's nursing program.

Each employee's position has attributes that contribute to the achievement of these goals.

Mission

To prepare students for professional nursing practice while providing a knowledge base for career

mobility and further academic study. The ADN program is committed to providing accessible, highquality nursing education to meet the community's diverse and changing healthcare needs and

beyond.

Values

Shared values guide New River Community and Technical College in fulfilling its mission. These values

influence thoughts, guide decisions, mold policies, and determine courses of action. New River CTC

employees will demonstrate these values in our daily work and help instill them in our students.

Vision

The associate degree nursing program will empower aspiring nurses with the knowledge, skills, and

confidence needed to transform lives and enrich communities in southern West Virginia.

Respect

• Promote a culture of belonging.

• Recognize and celebrate the unique contributions and perspectives of all individuals.

• Involve a diverse range of voices and perspectives in decision-making.

• Ensure everyone feels they are an integral part of the College.

Honesty

• Communicate openly and truthfully.

• Take responsibility for one's actions.

• Provide accurate and transparent reporting of data.

• Make decisions based on ethical principles.

Education

• Encourage and support a culture of continuous learning.

• Facilitate the sharing of information.

• Offer access to a diverse range of educational resources.

• Encourage curiosity.

• Regularly assess educational programs and supporting services.

• Cultivate a workforce of knowledgeable, competent, and skilled leaders.

Community

• Actively engage with the local community.

• Partner with local businesses, organizations, and non-profits.

• Meet the educational needs and interests of the local community.

• Encourage and facilitate civic engagement among students, staff, faculty, and administration.

Disclaimer

This description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed by

the position incumbent. Justification for information provided in the job description may be

requested. Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related

activities assigned by their supervisor.

All requirements are subject to possible modification in order to provide a reasonable

accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who

pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, students, other

employees, or the general public.