Onsite Overnight Instructor, Prelicensure Clinical - Reno, NV - Part Time
4 days ago
Reno
*This is an ON-SITE position in the Reno, NV region. Ability to work onsite 2-3 overnight shifts (7pm - 7am) during the 3-week clinical rotation along with flexibility for day shift as needed. *May vary based on monthly student enrollment.* 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. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Act as a steward for carrying out WGU’s mission and strategic vision. This faculty must: • 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: Investigates appropriate resources and involves partners when appropriate; future-oriented; assesses what will help/hinder achieving goals; focuses on what is important., • Interpersonal Skills: Deals with others in a considerate, respectful, and unbiased manner; approaches conflict proactively; solicits and shares feedback openly; listens with empathy and maintains composure., • Accuracy: Draws on information garnered from careful cultivation of a broad knowledge of WGU’s goals and processes; investigates beyond assumptions., • Adaptability: Course corrects behaviors and communication style to meet the needs of a wide range of situations; tackles obstacles appropriately; is comfortable with ambiguity., • Reliability: Accountable to others; does what it takes to get the job done; actions are consistent with words; follows through on commitments; exhibits exceptional integrity., • Attitude: Displays commitment to the organization and to personal growth; self-motivated and able to motivate and inspire others; asserts self appropriately to champion ideas; tells the truth in a direct and constructive manner., • Initiative: Self-directs with a strong bias for action; leads the way in improvement of performance or processes; displays keen interest in students and organization. Competencies: Organizational or Student Impact: • Accountable for decisions that impact individual students., • Facilitates learning experiences that support student's attainment of knowledge and skills., • Acts independently in executing teaching practice with specific guidance from senior faculty and program leaders. Problem Solving & Decision Making: • Works on diverse matters of various levels of complexity., • Receives general direction from their immediate supervisor or manager., • Able to effectively utilize resources to address student concerns and inquiries., • Supports students' needs to help them achieve course or program outcomes at the individual student level., • Follows university and department established policies and best practices. Communication & Influence: • Communicates with students as appropriate to support student questions and needs., • Communicates with fellow faculty members as appropriate within and outside of the department., • Expected to provide feedback regarding discipline and practice leadership. Leadership & Talent Management • Considered a contributing and collegial team member., • Adheres to learning and operational quality guidance and instruction, • Supports initiatives within specialty., • Displays a positive attitude toward change and supports change management practices 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., • Work history demonstrating continuous advancement and success in roles requiring creative problem solving and collaboration., • As needed, support the Health Placement Team to secure clinical partnerships. 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., • , support the Health Placement Team to secure clinical partnerships. 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. Additional Information Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu. Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.