Clinical Nursing Instructor I

Job Summary and Department Description

The Clinical Education Department is responsible for the assessment and preparation of international healthcare professionals to practice in the United States.  The department also serves ongoing educational and remediation needs for healthcare professionals at all stages of their employment with Avant.

The Clinical Nursing Instructor I is responsible for teaching experienced international healthcare professionals (HCPs) in the classroom, skills lab, and clinical environments. This role will need to assess HCPs progress and learning needs in a timely manner during the three-week Clinical Transitions Program (CTP). The Clinical Nursing Instructor I will also validate the clinical skills of HCPs to ensure their skills and practice align with U.S. nursing.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Assist in the planning, development, and instruction of nursing courses to prepare HCPs to practice in the U.S.
• Prepare and deliver coaching plans for HCPs in CTP related to completion of Critical Care Modules, additional typing education due to not meeting program requirements, and/or requiring additional ECG remediation while using a prepopulated template
• Evaluate HCPs learning needs based on feedback from the Clinical Preparation Program (CPP), skills checklists and other data prior to commencement of the CTP
• Identify and assign appropriate learning activities and modules that are in alignment with the objectives and competencies for HCPs to enhance learning
• Monitor HCPs throughout CTP and escalate any concerns or gaps in a timely manner to HCP and necessary departments
• Engage the adult learner in the classroom by using teaching strategies that are based on adult learning principles
• Promote clinical thinking among the HCPs and show commitment to professional development and lifelong learning
• Conduct the American Heart Association course(s) according to the guidelines of the American Heart Association
• Confer with internal clinical departments regarding management of HCPs upon commencement of assignment, to ensure successful placement
• Provide HCPs with written and verbal feedback as part of a debrief after learning activities
• Prepare and create non-American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) approved nursing content
• Assist as a Subject Matter Expert as needed when creating or reviewing content in the clinical program (both ANCC and non-ANCC)
• Present ANCC Accredited education, as needed
• Document HCPs skills validations and CTP progress/competencies in internal database system accurately and timely
• Assist with clinical and non-clinical departments to ensure proper HCP management through a team approach
• Create content quarterly for internal HCP Newsletters and communication
• Ensure timely program revisions based on clinical standards and updates, client feedback and other key data
• Create and promote a positive, interactive, and nurturing learning environment such as lectures, role-playing and simulation training

Marginal Functions of the Job

• Other duties as assigned

Normal Work Schedule

This is a full-time position. Standard business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Additional time outside of these hours may be needed to complete the essential functions of the job.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Associate Degree in Nursing is required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 3 years as a Registered Nurse and 1 year as a Nurse Preceptor or Charge Nurse is required
• Experience in an academic setting or teaching/precepting nurses in a clinical environment preferred
• Experience working within the Acute Care Hospital setting required
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of routine medical equipment and devices
• Complete 6 hours of Continuing Education per year (4 Contact Hours with Education Focus and 2 Contact Hours of Leadership Focused)
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and collaboration skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, Adobe, and electronic database management

Job Level Competencies

• Technical Skills: Intermediate ability to perform technical skills required for job role. This may include use of specific technology, knowledge of job-specific tasks and concepts, etc. Intermediate ability to supervise project workflows for the team. Intermediate ability to handle routine tasks and non-routine tasks; and handle tasks with high level of complexity with some guidance.
• Communicates Effectively: Intermediate ability to communicate and network with key contacts outside own area of expertise. Intermediate skills in active listening and adjusting articulation and body language for presentations. Advanced ability to provide clear and concisely written, verbal and nonverbal communication.
• Develops Self: Intermediate ability to understand and apply an advanced range of experience, professional concepts, and Company objectives. Intermediate ability to take a lead role in projects that require advanced professional skills. Intermediate ability to mentor others in the area of specialization. Intermediate ability to continuously refine and update skills to stay current and progress in the field.
• Customer Focus & Teamwork: Intermediate ability to work independently to determine team and customer-centric methods for assignments. Intermediate ability to drive collaborative efforts and navigate team dynamics. Intermediate ability to address escalated customer feedback or concerns.
• Decision Making: Intermediate ability to leverage various selection methods and techniques to drive optimal results within the department. Intermediate ability to perform situational analysis and interpret risk data, including emotional intelligence and potential organizational impact. Intermediate ability to think critically in solo or group settings and manage time effectively. Intermediate ability to coach others on best practices.
• Innovation: Intermediate ability to develop ideas that establish new or improve business processes across a division or key functional area and increase productivity. Intermediate ability to address complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors with an innovative approach. Intermediate abilities in creativity, flexibility, continuous improvement, curiosity, experimentation, data analysis, entrepreneurship, collaboration, and strategic thinking.
• Quality & Results Oriented: Intermediate ability to self-monitor and correct work. Produces optimal results that impact one or more teams, departments, or divisions. Intermediate ability to demonstrate commitment to excellence in their work and actively contributes to the development and improvement of processes and procedures. Intermediate ability to mentor colleagues on best practices for quality and results.
• Resourceful & Tenacious: Intermediate ability to use internal company policies and resources along with other external professional concepts to develop solutions to complex and critical issues.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Other Specific Requirements of Law

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) certification and ability to obtain and maintain
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Florida
• BLS & ACLS Provider preferred; required to obtain within three months of employment
• BLS & ACLS Instructor Certification preferred; required to obtain within three months of employment

Other Characteristics of the Position

Physical Demands:

• Stationary desk work for extended periods at a time
• Regularly required to communicate
• Occasional lifting of office supplies up to 20 lbs.
• Vision abilities including close vision and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• This role routinely operates standard office equipment.

Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco products are prohibited on all Company premises, including indoor and outdoor areas, parking lots, and Company-owned vehicles. 

As part of our employment process, candidates who receive a conditional offer may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing.