On-Site FNP Instructor, Learning Lab- Kansas City, MO- Part Time
- Kansas City, MO
- Permanent
- Part-time
Grade: Faculty 507Pay Range: $37.64 - $56.49Job Description**THIS IS AN ON-SITE POSITION IN THE KANSAS CITY, MO REGION. MUST HAVE AVAILABILITY 3 DAYS PER WEEK FOR 8 HOURS/DAY AND FLEXIBILITY FOR WEEKENDS AS NEEDED.**The Instructor, Learning Lab is a clinically experienced subject matter expert who is responsible for facilitating student learning and performance assessment(s) in on-site Clinical Learning Labs. Student learning activities in Clinical Learning Labs range from learning basic nursing skills to resolving simple-to-complex patient care situations via high-fidelity simulation. Teaching responsibilities can include traditional basic nursing skills and nursing care with high-fidelity simulation.***This is an on-site position in our Clinical Learning Lab(s)***Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Serves as a professional role model for students in dress, communication, deportment, problem solving, care delivery and patient advocacy to facilitate student’s socialization into the profession.
- Demonstrates understanding of and participates in implementation of the philosophy and goals of the nursing program.
- Demonstrates respect for the student as a new learner by communicating constructive feedback.
- Uses evidence-based tools and measures to evaluate the students’ clinical learning.
- Maintains communication with the Supervisor, Lab Faculty to make appropriate student referrals for remediation or other needs in post lab reports.
- Engages in teaching through demonstration, practice, and assistance.
- Facilitates student advancement through the performance of basic nursing skills to resolution of simple and/or complex patient care situations via high-fidelity simulation.
- When teaching in a simulated environment, the candidate demonstrates the ability to facilitate scenarios according to evidence-based standards and guidelines.
- Assists the student with application of clinical judgment, critical thinking, problem solving using reflection, probing, active listening, and other clinical teaching strategies.
- Assists students in the application of the nursing process to include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
- Understands and practices the difference between “doing it for” the student and “supporting the student” during the learning experience.
- Assists students in the identification of individual learning needs.
- Promotes, provides, and maintains a safe learning experience.
- Incorporates student and self as an integral part of the nursing team in the provision of safe patient care when teaching in a simulated environment.
- Works closely with Supervisor, Lab Faculty to appropriately integrate lab operations, obtain maximum utilization for the most efficient expenditure, and to moderate student and program costs.
- Support quality improvement measurements related to faculty and student satisfaction.
- Provides orientation and substantial first cohort support to new Learning Lab Instructors and Simulation Technicians during onboarding to the WGU model and standards for lab instruction.
- Assist in planning staff schedules.
- Assist in maintaining the supply inventory.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Active Nurse Practitioner license and current Nurse Practitioner Certification.
- Problem solving skills – Investigates appropriate resources and involves partners when appropriate. Is future oriented. Assesses what will help or hinder achieving goals. Focuses on what is important.
- Interpersonal skills – Deals with others in a considerate, respectful, and unbiased manner. Approaches conflict proactively. Solicits and shares feedback openly. Listens with empathy and maintains composure.
- Accuracy – Draws on facts collected from a broad knowledge of WGUs goals and processes.
- Adaptability – Corrects behaviors and communication style to meet the needs of a wide range of situations. Tackle obstacles appropriately and is comfortable with ambiguity.
- Reliability – Accountable to others; does what it takes to get the job done. Actions are consistent with words. Follows through on commitments. Exhibits exceptional integrity.
- Attitude – Displays commitment to the organization and to personal growth. Is self-motivated and able to motivate and inspire others. Asserts self appropriately to champion ideas. Tells the truth in a direct and constructive manner.
- Initiative – Self-directs with a strong tendency for action. Leads the way to improve performance or processes. Displays keen interest in students and organization.
- MSN required (contingent on State Board of Nursing regulations).
- Active Nurse Practitioner license and current Nurse Practitioner Certification
- 2+ years of professional work experience.
- Experience with primary care procedures, including suturing, skin biopsies, casting, splinting, joint injections, and women's health examinations.
- This individual is a demonstrated subject matter expert with assigned content or practice area(s).
- Requires an active and unencumbered (will be verified) RN License in the State of the lab location.
- Strong experience with distance education and distance learning students is preferred.
- Experience in simulation-based education is preferred.
- Experience with integrated technology systems and tools
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- This is an on-site only role. Variable hours.
- Flexibility in working with changing groups of students in a variety of locales.
- Availability of providing 40 hours per week.