"Onsite Instructor Prelicensure Clinical - Topeka, KS - Part Time"

Onsite Instructor Prelicensure Clinical - Topeka, KS - Part Time

Company: Western Governors University

Job Location: Topeka, KS

Category: Nursing

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Job Type: Part time

Job Number: JR-024376

Location: Topeka, KS

***THIS IS AN ON-SITE POSITION IN THE TOPEKA, KS AND KANSAS CITY, KS REGION.***

Prelicensure Clinical Instructors (Hourly) are subject matter experts who teach and mentor students when engaged in experiential clinical course work; in a remote/onsite environment. This faculty position varies in the type, length, and intensity of instructional methods and is based upon student and facility needs. The Clinical Instructor works on a team to support an assigned group of students and offers specialized instruction on challenging experiential/clinical course work. Faculty interacts with students in both group and one-on-one settings. The Clinical Instructor ensures students are successful within their clinical placement setting as they oversee clinical learning.

Compensation Expectations: This role is paid hourly and bi-weekly. The employee will be required to enter all hours worked in an accurate and timely manner.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. Grade: Faculty 507 Pay Range: $37.64 - $56.49

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Act as a steward for carrying out WGU's mission and strategic vision.
• Demonstrate a high level of commitment, effectiveness, and consistency.
• Serves as a professional role model for students in communication, ethical comportment, and problem-solving.
• Provides expertise in an assigned content area and maintains current knowledge in their field.
• Demonstrates an understanding of, and participates in, the implementation of the philosophy and goals of the program.
• Fosters students learning through innovative teaching practices; to include how to perform duties in the clinical setting.
• Responds with urgency to meet student needs and communicates professionally and respectfully with students and all other members of the WGU community.
• Makes appropriate student referrals for remediation or other needs, utilizing WGU policies and procedures.
• Communicates with the student's assigned coach/preceptor as needed to discuss student progress and concerns.
• Provide final review and approval for student's clinical time.
• Offers proactive support and outreach to assigned students.
• Uses technology-based teaching and communication platforms to aid students in the development of competencies.
• Submits electronic clinical student evaluation form(s) after completion of clinical intensive.
• Collaborates with other professionals within the university to promote a positive, student-obsessed atmosphere.
• Responsible for responding with urgency to changing requirements, priorities, and short deadlines.
• Maintains a working knowledge and understanding of relevant state regulations.
• Conducts both in-person and/remote methods of student evaluation

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities: Must be able to work well under stress and meet deadlines. Capacity for self-motivation and working independently. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Aptitude for learning innovative technology. Must comply with site specific orientation and onboarding requirements. Problem Solving Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Accuracy, Adaptability, Reliability, Attitude, Initiative.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in nursing; Education is verified.
• Two years minimum Nursing experience
• Work history demonstrating continuous advancement and success in roles requiring creative problem solving and collaboration.
• Unencumbered RN license
• Active, unencumbered license in designated state
• State and federal legislative requirements and college accreditation requirements may apply to maintain the necessary credentialing for this role.

Preferred:

• Doctorate, or terminal degree in a specific content area.
• Strong experience with distance education and distance learning students is preferred.
• Terminal degree and all applicable licenses or certifications.
• Prior experience in clinical teaching/nursing education.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Specific requirements of the job such as travel and the environment in which the job is performed.

Position & Application Details Part-Time Intermittent Positions (classified as intermittent and less than 30 standard weekly hours): This is a part-time, intermittent position (classified to work less than 30 SWH) that may be eligible for mental healthcare; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; and prorated paid holidays and accrued sick time.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

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