School of Nursing - Clinical Instructor

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Instructor in Nursing, in collaboration with other faculty plans, evaluates clinical instruction in campus and clinical laboratories. Supports an academic and non-academic milieu in the school conducive to effective student learning and personal development. Acts within the defined philosophy and framework of the diploma nursing program. Contributes to the development and advancement of the nursing profession and nursing practice.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

 

Creates a positive milieu in the clinical and campus laboratory and the nursing program that fosters student learning and development. 

 

Evaluates student learning outcomes in various units of clinical instruction. 

 

Evaluates student clinical performance in accordance with  established  standards  defined  by the course faculty and the school. 

 

Establishes positive faculty-student relationships with effective  communications  in formal and informal contacts. 

 

Assumes clinical teaching assignment workload per nursing program policy. 

 

Utilizes current clinical nursing research applicable to area of teaching. 

 

Participates in activities promoting the nursing program and school. 

 

Serves as a professional role model for students and staff. 

Supports a learning community within the nursing program. 

 

Implements the program philosophy, conceptual framework, and instructional plan to insure integrity of the curriculum. 

 

Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information. 

 

Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements. 

 

Demonstrates/models the Network's Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external). 

 

Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety. 

 

Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability  through  the effective  and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices. 

 

Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code. 

 

Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.