RN Clinical Educator-Son

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking an RN CLINICAL EDUCATOR-SON to work under the supervision of designated faculty in the UAB School of Nursing, the Clinical Educators will plan and implement learning experiences, and provide instruction, coaching, and evaluation of student achievement of competencies in both student clinical practicums and clinical skills and simulation laboratory experiences. Will plan and implement learning experiences, and provide instruction, coaching, and evaluation of student achievement of competencies in both student clinical practicums and clinical skills laboratory experiences. Collaborates with program faculty and skills lab staff in development and implementation of planned clinical learning experiences for both the clinical setting and the clinical skills labs. Supervises students in clinical practicum experiences, teaching in planned clinical skills lab sessions, validation of student mastery of required skills, and the preparation and set-up for clinical lab experiences. 

RESPONSIBILITIES\: Responsibilities are outlined for both clinical practicum and clinical skills lab role responsibilities. 

Clinical Practicum Collaborates with program and course faculty in planning and delivery of clinical learning experiences to meet student educational needs. Completes all required training for the clinical educator role. Maintains unencumbered licensure as an RN in Alabama. Adheres to the requirements of the clinical facility for faculty and students. Works with faculty to plan learning experiences for clinical courses. Provides direct supervision, instruction, coaching and evaluation of students in clinical learning experiences. Validates, as appropriate, student mastery of clinical competencies. Models professional standards of behavior for clinical practice. Adheres to all undergraduate/prelicensure program policies. 

Clinical Skills Labs Collaborates with skills lab personnel to provide laboratory learning experiences in clinical skills training and clinical simulations to meet student learning needs. Completes all required training for facilitating simulation experiences. Provides instruction in skills lab courses. Functions as a member of the lab team in completing setup for lab courses and for and break down of labs when completed. Supports implementation of simulation experiences. Participates in the management of supplies and equipment inventory. Operates mannequins, simulators, and task trainers as appropriate in support of planned simulation learning experiences.  Coaches students to develop skill mastery, and validates student performance of skill according to set guidelines. Facilitates tours for recruiting faculty, prospective students, and high school students. Communicates equipment and supply needs to lab manager for coordination of purchase or repair. General Models professional standards of behavior, including collaboration, communication, excellence, and attendance. Professional nursing attire expected. 

Ethical conduct is a fundamental expectation for every UAB community member.  All employees must abide by the standards of behavior outlined in the UAB Enterprise Code of Conduct. Upon hire, new employees are required to attest to the Code by completing the online training that is assigned to them. Behaviors inconsistent with the Code may result in appropriate consequences. Performs other related duties as directed to support the missions of the School of Nursing.

Compensation & Salary Range

This position is assigned to Grade W355 with a Compensation approved Salary Range\:  Min. $55,180  -  Max. $89,670)  (Mid. $71,735)

Bachelor's degree in nursing required; Master's degree in Nursing preferred. A minimum of one (1) year of clinical work experience in adult medical/surgical nursing required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Registered Nurse (RN).

Prior teaching experience is preferred. Currently licensed or licensed by endorsement as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.