Obstetric Clinical Nursing Instructor - PN/RN

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• Tuition discounts for Dorsey programs (employee, spouse, and dependent).
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• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, and 403b retirement plan.
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OB TITLE

Obstetric (OB) Clinical Instructor – Practical Nurse/Registered

DEPARTMENT

Education

SUPERVISORY

No

REPORTS TO

Director of Clinical Operations

EEO Classification

Professionals

SUMMARY:

The Obstetric (OB) clinical instructor performs as the expert in the clinical setting and is entrusted with imparting the knowledge and skills each student needs to be successful by providing quality delivery of assigned courses while ensuring that all students become competent in the course objectives. Instructors evaluate and resolve student questions, issues and problems, and ensure appropriate action is taken to the satisfaction of  the student, Dorsey College, and/or regulatory agencies in compliance with policy, procedures, and legal requirements. Instructors  are to be motivating, fair and impartial, creative, dedicated, and professional.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver quality instruction in clinical, lecture and/or laboratory (if applicable) format based on the approved course outline by selecting and utilizing a variety of approved course materials and teaching methods that address all learning modalities to ensure that the needs of individual students in the program are met.
• Assess student learning using appropriate methods.
• Demonstrate effectiveness with strong outcomes in student retention, student success, and student attendance, as measured by the faculty development program.
• Instruct students in the principles and application of physical, biological, and psychological subjects related to the role of the PN/RN as necessary.
• Plan and coordinate daily learning experiences that individualize both student and client needs.
• Provide learning opportunities that enhance student development in the application of the nursing process, interpersonal skills acquisition, and technical procedures.
• Provide guidance and education to PN/RN students on problem solving and effective communication between co-workers, patients and patient family members across a variety of cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic levels.
• Participate in campus-wide orientation of RN/PN students.
• Supervise and monitor students on an ongoing basis as they perform technical and patient care skills.
• Oversee and assess patient status on an ongoing basis to assure appropriate learning experiences.
• Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Operations, Academic Clinical Liaison, and the Director of Nursing to monitor student progress.
• Motivate students by demonstrating sensitivity for concerns and actively involving students in clinical setting discussions and/or activities.
• Advise students on attendance, grades, and issues throughout the module and mid-term to ensure successful completion of their clinical.
• Complete Note to File’s (NTFs) in a timely manner as directed by the Director of Clinical Operations.
• Maintain accurate records of students’ time and attendance, evaluations, experiences, performance, and progress. Report any/all concerns to the Director of Clinical Operations.
• Consults with the Director of Clinical Operations and the Director of Nursing regarding actions to be taken with students who are in jeopardy and/or whose performance does not meet clinical standards.
• Collaborates with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching techniques throughout the externship module. Makes recommendations for improvement of the clinical experience.
• Participates in