Clinical Associate II

Clinical Associate II

The Clinical Associate II will assume responsibility for the supervision of baccalaureate nursing students who are assigned to perform direct patient care in the hospital, community, and Experiential Learning and Simulation center settings. The person in this position does not hold academic rank.

Clinical Associate will:

• Provide direct supervision of baccalaureate nursing students approved clinical settings following course, clinical manual and handbook policies and procedures.
• Work with course faculty throughout the semester to meet clinical course expectations.
• Demonstrate competence in clinical teaching as evidenced by scores of 3.0 or higher on clinical evaluations by students.
• Maintain the educational and professional standards set for baccalaureate education utilizing sound teaching principles and current materials.
• Notify the course coordinator and/or the Director of Community Partnerships and Clinical Education regarding any issues with student illness, injury, safety, attendance, medications errors, etc.
• Provide documentation of any issues related to student illness, injury, safety issues, attendance, medication errors, etc.
• Work collaboratively, professionally, and fairly with all members of the healthcare and educational team.
• Assign clinical experiences in accordance with course policies, course and clinical objectives, and students' learning needs.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
• Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with FERPA.
• Serve as a role model for students.
• Demonstrate care and compassion in clinical teaching including providing constructive feedback as appropriate.
• Provide weekly feedback to each student using the approved MSSON and course specific clinical tools.
• Identify students needing remediation at or before midterm and collaborate with the course coordinator to develop an individualized remediation plan.
• Provide feedback and attend midterm and final student clinical conferences in conjunction with MSSON faculty.
• Completes all mandatory Samford University employee online certifications including but not limited to FERPA, Data Security, Sexual Harassment, Clery Act, etc.
• Correctly clock-in, clock-out, and approve hours worked in each bi-weekly pay period using Time Clock Plus.
• Adheres to the SU technology use policies and MSSON Chromebook Agreement.
• Submits all required compliance data to designated MSSON individual.

Lab and Simulation Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Works to achieve stated Lab/simulation objectives.
• Reviews students weekly learning objectives and is prepared for Lab/simulation.
• Collaborates effectively with course coordinator and faculty during Lab/simulation.
• Participates in debriefing during Lab/simulation.
• Mentors and provides feedback to students related to improving performance during Lab/simulation.
• Models professionalism in Lab/simulation.
• Creates an environment that encourages student learning and engagement during Lab/simulation.
• Utilizes effective pre-briefing and debriefing techniques to maximize student learning in Lab/simulation.
• Collaborates with faculty of the Experiential Learning and Simulation Center about personal learning needs for Lab/simulation.
• Completes the Essentials in Clinical Simulation course found on the CHS Simulation Center Canvas page.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of master's degree in nursing
• Two years of current clinical experience as a practicing registered nurse
• Current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nursing in Alabama and a clear background check
• Current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Workers
• Willing to work between courses on a semester-to-semester basis on the day, evening, night, and/or weekend shifts as needed
• Ability to work with data of a confidential nature
• Positive and effective interpersonal skills
• Attend the Clinical Associate update each semester

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous clinical supervision of students' clinical performance
• Clinical experience in specialty areas (i.e. critical care, behavioral health)