Job Summary
This role is for Clinical Instructors to teach clinical rotations for the Master's Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) prelicensure graduate degree. Clinical instruction will take place in various hospitals and community agencies in the region that meet the Board of Registered Nursing requirements.
Clinical Instructors serve as part of the educational team and will collaborate with didactic teaching faculty to ensure all course objectives are met for each student. Training and development is offered before instruction begins.
Apply By Date: October 30, 2024 by 11:59 pm; Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time.
Minimum Qualifications
- Clear and active CA Registered Nurse (RN) License.
- Must be a Registered Nurse with a clear and active California license, with a Master's degree. Either the Bachelor or the Master's degree must be in nursing.
- Minimum 1 year of direct patient care experience within the last 5 years in one of the following areas: Medical-Surgical/Critical Care, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, Geriatrics, Mental Health, or Community Health.
- Demonstrated ability to think both strategically and tactically to provide leadership to achieve the vision of the school.
- Implements systems for learner assessment to and with program leadership. Ensures current programmatic and learner needs are met by assessing evaluation data trends; compiling and presenting data to program leadership; and actively leading and participating in continuous improvement efforts.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to interact tactfully and diplomatically with a diverse group of people including faculty, staff and students; respond to questions and concerns; and comprehend the specialized needs of students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
- Excellent organizational skills to work under frequent interruptions; to independently establish priorities, anticipate job requirements, organize work flow to work effectively to achieve timely progress on multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Excellent independent decision-making skills to work with ambiguities where clear guidelines are not present. Demonstrated skills to identify issues, provide recommendations, referrals, and seek resources to develop solutions.
- Ability to function well and with a great deal of flexibility in a fast-paced working environment; strong initiative and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to develop programmatic partnerships with a variety of clinical sites throughout the Sacramento region.
- Ability to work with and maintain the confidentiality of student and patient information and records.
- Excellent oral and written skills to communicate with faculty, staff, students and sites.
- Knowledge and commitment to UC Affirmative Action policies and procedures, specifically related to retention and support of graduate students from traditionally under-represented groups.
Key Responsibilities
- 75% - Instruction and Student Mentoring
- 15% - Feedback and Evaluation
- 5% - Orientation and Annual Updates
- 5% - Site Liaison
Department Overview
The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis advances health and ignites leadership through innovative and interprofessional education, transformative research and bold system change. Leaders at the School of Nursing steadily chart a course of developing education curricula, approaches and programs aimed at keeping pace with the rapidly evolving health-care environment and preparing a new breed of health leaders who are skilled and nimble agents of change.
Department Specific Job Scope
The outcome of the clinical education will be that students learn how to organize and prioritize clinical care while using the nursing process as a means of problem solving and clinical decision-making. The clinical instructor applies knowledge about the curriculum and the profession to achieve the goals.
POSITION INFORMATION
- Salary or Pay Range: $75.00
- Salary Frequency: Hourly
- Salary Grade: BYA
- UC Job Title: EDUCATOR 3 BYA
- Number of Positions: 10
- Appointment Type: Staff: Limited
- Percentage of Time: 20%
- Shift Hours: Day
- Location: Betty Irene Moore Hall (HSP029) - Sacramento, CA
- Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
- Benefits Eligible: No
- Hybrid/Remote/Onsite: This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)
Physical Demands
- Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Mental Demands
- Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Work Environment
- Ability to work onsite and remotely as required
Special Requirements
- This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s).
- Appointment subject to approval to teach by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
- This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and our strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: PPSM-20
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: Anti-Discrimination
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