Nursing Clinical Educator

Responsibilities: The Clinical Educator will be responsible to the Department of Nursing Chair and the Nursing Faculty in the individual nursing course(s) for which they are assigned.

• Clinical Educators provide clinical instruction to a group or groups of nursing students in acute or community settings.  This will involve 15-18 face-to-face contact hours per week with students in clinical settings.  Clinical experiences drive the classroom discussions; therefore, class and clinical are viewed as seamless. Limits on numbers of students are imposed by the Iowa Board of Nursing.
• Attend orientation/mentoring sessions at Grand View and clinical sites as appropriate.
• Collaborate on a weekly basis with the course faculty for the opportunity to share course/clinical objectives, provide anecdotal notes on students, discuss progress, etc.
• Attend monthly course meetings.
• Attend a minimum of seven course classes, including the first course and then as determined by course faculty.
• Negotiate between Course Faculty and Clinical Educator regarding responsibilities including clinical reflection preparation/evaluation paperwork and course assignments.
• Assist in evaluation of students.
• Hold 5 office hours per week.
• Meet with prospective students.
• Advisor for students beginning second year of employment (begin with 5 in the first semester; 5-10 thereafter).
• Attend Nursing Faculty Meetings (including assessment and forum).  Serve as member of a Nursing Committee
• Attend University Faculty meetings.

Please include the following with your application: Letter of Interest that addresses the above requirements, a Curriculum Vitae or Resume, a Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Unofficial Transcripts, Current Licensure, and Contact Information for 3 References.

All applicants must apply through our online application system.

Pre-employment background check required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Bachelor of Arts in Nursing
• Master’s degree in Nursing, preferred
• Current Iowa License 
  • Individuals who are currently licensed in another state and recognized for licensure in Iowa, pursuant to the nurse licensure compact contained in Iowa code.
• Minimum of two - years of clinical experience.