Nursing Instructor

This position is accountable for the planning and oversight of Nursing Students during clinical time at CCH.  This position will work with the local college to provide orientation, develop and coach students.  During times when school is not in session, this position will work with educator and on tasks as assigned by med surg manager.  This position will function autonomously while assuring students are providing quality and evidence based care to patients.

Key Accountability: Nursing Instructor

• Coaches and guides students by modeling clinical practice through integration of new evidence based practices.
• Coordinates clinical for LPN and/or RN Students.
• Creates an environment of continued learning and critical thinking skills.
• Plans, orients, coordinates, evaluates, and coaches students during the day.
• Works collaboratively with nursing leaders in the departments to create a good learning environment for students.
• Works collaboratively with the local college to meet the needs of the college’s requirements.
• Teaches content as needed to facilitate orientation, staff development and/or safe practice
• Serves as a resource to nursing staff, nursing students, and other health care personnel in the acquisition of knowledge and skills related to nursing knowledge and evidence based practice.
• Assists and provides direction to nursing students with clinical decision-making and priority
• Facilitates clinical documentation standards, workflows and related processes.

Key Accountability: Quality Nursing Care

• Promotes a safe and healthy work environment.
• Maintains clinical skills and ability to function clinically in the care of patients.
• Serves as a role model to promote excellence and safety.
• Interprets and communicates across multiple disciplines promoting interdepartmental communication and relationships.
• Follow the shift requirements, processes, procedures and regulations in the department.
• Completes all required documentation per shift.
• Informs appropriate parties if standards of care and performance are not being met.
• Develop a proactive mind set towards the job. Observes opportunities for improvement, formulates ideas, communicates those ideas with their manager and/or other staff, and carries out variations in work habits in continuous quality improvement.
• Perform other duties as directed by a proper authority.
• Responsible for adhering to standards, procedures and goals relating to the Compliance Program
• Expected to report conduct that is known or suspected to be illegal or in violation of the organizational policy. Adheres to hospital and department policies, procedures, objectives, safety, environmental, infection control and quality assurance program.
• Attends meetings as required.

Basic Clarke County Hospital (CCH) Performance Criteria     

• Demonstrates Clarke County Hospital Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to hospital policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DIA, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff.  Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Completed a Bachelor in Nursing Degree.

Experience: 2 years of ICU, CCU, ER, or Medical-Surgical experience. Preferred: 5 years of ICU, CCU, ER, or Medical-Surgical experience.

License(s)/Certification(s): Maintain RN Licensure to practice in the state of Iowa. BLS within 6 months of employment. Mandatory reporter of Dependent Adult/Child Abuse. Credential trainer of inpatient EPIC within 1 year of employment. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to learn basic and complex computer skills. Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English. Commitment to implementing and maintaining staff compliance to changes in care delivery necessary to meet and exceed professional practice and regulatory standards, budgetary, and patient/family expectations.  

Shift(s) and Schedule(s):36 hours per week, Shifts varies with clinical rotations