RN Clinical Instructor

WK Medical Center Shreveport, LA Job Title: Surgical Services Clinical Instructor — Willis Knighton North Full-Time, Day, Monday-Friday Essential Duties And Responsibilities Clinical Instruction & Education Provide direct clinical instruction and supervision to students, residents, or staff within surgical services (Operating Room, PACU, Sterile Processing, Pre‑Op/Post‑Op). Facilitate orientation, onboarding, and competency validation for new surgical services staff. Deliver individualized and group instruction using adult learning principles and evidence‑based practice. Evaluate learner performance through observation, skills validation, documentation review, and formal assessments. Provide timely, constructive feedback to support learner development and safe practice. Curriculum & Program Support Collaborate with leadership, educators, and academic partners to implement and support clinical education programs. Assist in the development, revision, and maintenance of instructional materials, competencies, and clinical evaluation tools. Ensure educational content aligns with current standards of practice, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies. Patient Safety & Quality Promote a culture of safety, professionalism, and accountability in all clinical teaching activities. Ensure adherence to infection prevention, sterile technique, and perioperative safety standards. Identify learning gaps or performance concerns and elevate appropriately to leadership or academic partners. Professional Development & Collaboration Serve as a clinical role model demonstrating professionalism, ethical conduct, and clinical excellence. Participate in departmental meetings, education committees, and quality improvement initiatives as assigned. Maintain current clinical knowledge and teaching skills through continuing education and professional involvement. Qualifications Required Active, unrestricted RN license. Minimum of 5 years of recent perioperative or surgical services clinical experience. Demonstrated knowledge of perioperative standards (e.g., AORN, ASPAN). Effective communication, teaching, and coaching skills. Ability to supervise learners while maintaining patient safety and workflow efficiency. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related healthcare field; Master’s degree preferred. Preferred Prior experience in clinical education, precepting, or academic instruction. Professional certification (e.g., CNOR, CAPA/CPAN, CRCST, or specialty certification as applicable). Familiarity with competency‑based education and clinical documentation systems. Skills and Competencies Strong instructional, mentoring, and evaluation skills. Excellent interpersonal and collaboration abilities. Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills. Ability to adapt instruction to varied learning styles. Organizational skills with attention to detail. Proficiency with electronic health records and learning management systems. Physical & Work Requirements Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout clinical areas for extended periods. Ability to assist with or demonstrate clinical skills, including patient positioning and equipment use. Compliance with surgical services dress code and infection control requirements. Work Environment Fast‑paced perioperative setting with exposure to surgical procedures, medical equipment, and clinical risk. Interaction with interdisciplinary teams including surgeons, anesthesia, nursing staff, and students. #J-18808-Ljbffr Willis Knighton Health