Clinical Nursing Educator

Clinical Nursing EducatorThe Clinical Nursing Educator in the department of Nursing will report to the Director of Undergraduate Clinical Experiences. This is a full-time, 12-month or 9-month, staff position with the following expectations:Lead three to four clinical days per week at external clinical sites to support pre-licensure clinical academic courses.Facilitate professional relationships with all members of the health care team within the clinical setting.Model professional behavior above the spectrum of preconference, clinical, post conference and lab.Foster critical thinking to complete care for patient assignments.Provide clear expectations of outcomes to students within the clinical group.Provide constructive feedback throughout the clinical experience.Identify student deficits and report them to course faculty in a timely manner.Assesses feasibility of successful clinical completion at clinical site assigned.Collaborate with course faculty and the Director of Simulation Experience to fulfill clinical support and educational needs in the Nursing Education and Simulation Center.Collaborate with clinical course faculty and Director of Simulation Experience to fulfill simulation program outcomes.Collaborate with Undergraduate and Accelerated Second Degree Program Directors to assist with teaching needs in the prelicensure courses.Required Qualifications:Master's degree in NursingCurrent Connecticut RN license (valid as of date of hire);Two or more years of clinical experience in an acute care settingTwo or more years of experience teaching undergraduate students in clinical settings such as acute and skilled care facilities, community settings, pediatric care institutions including schools and/or behavioral health clinical settingsExperience evaluating student performance in clinical training settingsExperience managing and directing group clinical training for students in baccalaureate nursing programsExperience developing effective working relationships with hospitals, clinics, and other community partnersExcellent communication skills and interpersonal relationship strategiesCommitment to the Mission and Vision of the University of Saint Joseph and the Department of NursingPhysical ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.Preferred Qualifications:Experience working with students in an accelerated nursing entry programPrevious classroom teaching experience in an institution of higher educationCurrent experience with direct patient care in clinical settings such as acute and skilled care facilities, community settings, pediatric care institutions including schools and/or behavioral health clinical settingsExperience with a wide-range of educational strategies, including virtual and in-person simulationExperience with telehealth technologiesThe final offer will be based on the successful candidate's qualification, experience and whether the position is 12-month or 9-month.Application Instructions:Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Please submit:Resume/Curriculum VitaeCover Letter including interest in either the 12-month or 9-month positionThree current professional references (contact information only, there is a section on the employment application to include this information)