Masters Entry Program Nursing (MEPN) Clinical Instructor (EDUCATOR 3 BYA)

University of California- Davis Health • Sacramento, CA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 10h ago

Masters Entry Program Nursing (MEPN) Clinical Instructor (EDUCATOR 3 BYA)

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 and 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, and organize workflow 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

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.

All individuals in the School of Nursing are accountable for maintaining and fostering a culture of inclusion, as outlined in the School's Diversity and Inclusion webpage. Please visit the webpage at Diversity and Inclusion to learn more.

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
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 Anti-Discrimination Policy, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected.

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