Onsite Instructor, Learning Lab- Salt Lake UT- Part Time

Job Description

THIS IS AN ON-SITE POSITION IN THE SALT LAKE CITY, UT REGION. MUST HAVE AVAILABILITY 2 TIMES PER MONTH TUESDAY - FRIDAY 7:30AM - 4:30 PM.

The Instructor, Learning Lab is a clinically experienced subject matter expert who is responsible for facilitating student learning and performance assessment(s) in on-site Clinical Learning Labs. Student learning activities in Clinical Learning Labs range from learning basic nursing skills to resolving simple-to-complex patient care situations via high-fidelity simulation. Teaching responsibilities can include traditional basic nursing skills and nursing care with high-fidelity simulation.

*** This is an on-site position in our Clinical Learning Lab(s)***

• Serves as a professional role model for students in dress, communication, deportment, problem solving, care delivery and patient advocacy to facilitate student's socialization into the profession.
• Demonstrates understanding of and participates in implementation of the philosophy and goals of the nursing program.
• Demonstrates respect for the student as a new learner by communicating constructive feedback.
• Uses evidence-based tools and measures to evaluate the students' clinical learning.
• Maintains communication with the Supervisor, Lab Faculty to make appropriate student referrals for remediation or other needs in post lab reports.
• Engages in teaching through demonstration, practice, and assistance.
• Facilitates student advancement through the performance of basic nursing skills to resolution of simple and/or complex patient care situations via high-fidelity simulation.
• When teaching in a simulated environment, demonstrates the ability to facilitate scenarios according to evidence-based standards and guidelines.
• Assists the student with application of clinical judgment, critical thinking, problem solving using reflection, probing, active listening, and other clinical teaching strategies.
• Assists students in the application of the nursing process to include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Understands and practices the difference between "doing it for" the student and "supporting the student" during the learning experience.
• Assists students in the identification of individual learning needs.
• Promotes, provides, and maintains a safe learning experience.
• Incorporates student and self as an integral part of the nursing team in the provision of safe patient care when teaching in a simulated environment.
• Works closely with Supervisor, Lab Faculty to appropriately integrate lab operations, obtain maximum utilization for the most efficient expenditure, and to moderate student and program costs.
• Support quality improvement measurements related to faculty and student satisfaction.
• Provides orientation and substantial first cohort support to new Learning Lab Instructors and Simulation Technicians during onboarding to the WGU model and standards for lab instruction.
• Assist in planning staff schedules.
• Assist in maintaining the supply inventory.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Active Nurse Practitioner license and current Nurse Practitioner Certification.
• Problem solving skills - Investigates appropriate resources and involves partners when appropriate. Is future oriented. Assesses what will help or hinder achieving goals. Focuses on what is important.
• Interpersonal skills - Deals with others in a considerate, respectful, and unbiased manner. Approaches conflict proactively. Solicits and shares feedback openly. Listens with empathy and maintains composure.
• Accuracy - Draws on facts collected from a broad knowledge of WGUs goals and processes.
• Adaptability - Corrects behaviors and communication style to meet the needs of a wide range of situations. Tackle obstacles appropriately and is comfortable with ambiguity.
• Reliability - Accountable to others; does what it takes to get the job done. Actions are consistent with words. Follows through on commitments. Exhibits exceptional integrity.
• Attitude - Displays commitment to the organization and to personal growth. Is self-motivated and able to motivate and inspire others. Asserts self appropriately to champion ideas. Tells the truth in a direct and constructive manner.
• Initiative - Self-directs with a strong tendency for action. Leads the way to improve performance or processes. Displays keen interest in students and organization.

Minimum Requirements:

• MSN required (contingent on State Board of Nursing regulations).
• Active Nurse Practitioner license and current Nurse Practitioner Certification
• 2+ years of professional work experience.
• Experience with primary care procedures, including suturing, skin biopsies, casting, splinting, joint injections, and women s health examinations.
• This individual is a demonstrated subject matter expert with assigned content or practice area(s).
• Requires an active and unencumbered (will be verified) RN License in the State of the lab location.

• Strong…