Maternity Clinical Affiliated Instructor New

Wheaton College’s nursing program is seeking a clinical Instructor in Maternity nursing. We seek candidates who share our commitment and passion for educating the nurse of the future to care for others in a meaningful and practical manner that aligns seamlessly with Wheaton College’s mission and its strategic vision for diverse and inclusive excellence. The clinical instructor will prepare students for the clinical experience by providing orientation to policies and procedures and introducing them to faculty requirements for clinical site experiences. The overarching responsibility of each adjunct position is to assume responsibility for the clinical education of the assigned student group(s) in the healthcare agency.

Essential Functions: Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review and understand the classroom and clinical course objectives and apply the teaching techniques to achieve the course and program objectives best.
• Model effective oral and written communication that engages the students, provides clarity, and improves student learning.
• Discuss with students their concerns and/or problems directly or indirectly related to the learning experience.
• Is responsible for assisting students in developing an understanding of values, attitudes, and ideals appropriate to the healthcare profession.
• Established and maintained relationships with new and existing clinical sites.
• Participate in faculty meetings, both formally and informally, with faculty members from both the didactic and clinical departments.
• Provide instruction in clinical and clinical simulation labs.
• Supervising care provided by a group of students (typically 6 students per group) as they complete their clinical rotation in your area of specialty.
• Coordinate with clinicians at the clinical site to assign students to patients.
• Orient students to the clinical area and demonstrate proper procedures.
• Lead discussions and elicit information from students, demonstrating that students are learning and accomplishing the clinical objectives.
• Teach students how to perform their duties at the clinical site and answer any questions they may have.
• Maintain clinical standards and course expectations throughout each course or term.
• Develop patient care assignments that allow students to meet the objectives of the course, which include but are not limited to:
  • Professional role development

• Assess clients and develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care
• Accurately document plans of care
• Administer medications
• Master skills such as vital signs, fingerstick, urinary catheterizations, aseptic technique, wound care, etc.
• Interpret the nursing implications of routine laboratory and diagnostic tests
• Practice therapeutic communications
• Practice collaboration with the healthcare team
• Demonstrate cultural competence
• Conduct a pre-conference to help students understand patient care assignments, establish priorities, and develop a plan to meet patients’ needs for the day.
• Conduct a post-conference each clinical day to provide students with a forum to present patients, share experiences, and reflect on their practice.
• Evaluate and grade student performance using the weekly rubric.
• Maintain a professional knowledge base in obstetrics and neonatal nursing practice to effectively instruct learners in contemporary nursing practices.
• Communicate with the Course Coordinator as necessary to resolve issues or concerns in clinical areas.
• Work effectively as part of the overall faculty team, demonstrating positive interpersonal relations, collaborating with other faculty members to meet student needs, participating in faculty meetings and nursing program committees, and responding to requests from management.
• Participate in ongoing program evaluation activities as needed.
• Maintain faculty expectations as required by the College and the Board of Nursing.
• Demonstrate proper respect for students, faculty, and staff, and maintain a student-friendly demeanor in the conduct of clinical activities.
• Demonstrate attitudes and qualities consistent with the ethics of the health professions, including:
  • Leadership skills in the area of peer review
• Quality assurance
• Community involvement while promoting the health of population groups
• Respect for the student’s faculty, curriculum, and program
• Prepare a summary evaluation of the student’s performance at the end of the course, review it with the student, and submit the signed forms to the course coordinator.
• Contribute to evaluating course activities at the end of the course.
• Other as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• A current MA RN license in good standing

• A minimum of an earned Master’s degree in Nursing or be matriculated in a Master’s in Nursing program

• Evidence of clinical competence in the area of clinical instruction

• Evidence of ongoing and progressive professional development in academic and professional communities appropriate to teaching responsibilities