Clinical Nurse

Overview

The Program of Nursing Assistant Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) is hiring a Clinical Instructor.

Responsibilities

• Cooperates with the Program Coordinator and/or Primary Instructor in scheduling clinical experiences for students.
• Supervises small groups of no more than 12 nursing assistant students who are paired I:I with facility CNA's in the clinical setting. Administration of each clinical site will dictate the number of students.
• Remains on premises and available to students at all times.
• Has no facility-related responsibilities.
• Actively seeks opportunities for students to perform learned skills.
• Provides guidance and constructive feedback to students.
• Maintains student rolls, including a sign in-and-out sheet with exact time of arrival and departure.
• May occasionally substitute for the classroom instructor upon notification of UNAR.
• Provides feedback to training program regarding student readiness for clinical experience; identifying potential weakness and areas of strength of training provided prior to clinical.
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Program Coordinator, Primary Instructor, and the Director of the UNAR.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed nurse with a minimum of two years of nursing experience; at least one year must be in the provision of long term care facility services or caring for the elderly or the chronically ill of any age.
• Must be a reasonable candidate for approval by UNAR. UNAR approval requires;
  • Completion of UNAR Instructor approval packet
  • Licensed nurse in good standing with the Utah Department of Professional Licensure
  • A resume showing 2 years of nursing experience; explicitly detailing at least I-year experience in the provision of long term care facility services or caring for the elderly or chronically ill of any age.
  • Must have completed a UNAR-approved "Train the Trainer" program or demonstrated competence to teach adult learners or experience supervising nursing assistants.
  • Fingerprinting and background check

REPORTS TO: The Program Coordinator, Primary Instructor, and the Director of the Utah Nursing Assistant Registry.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

2. Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”

3. Transcripts to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”

4. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$35 per hour

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

 

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

 

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

 

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe tha