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EASTERN WASHINGTON Clinical Instructor - Nursing (part-time) in CHENEY, Washington
Clinical Instructor - Nursing (part-time) About Eastern Washington University: Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by https://collegesofdistinction.com/, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a https://collegesofdistinction.com/best-colleges-of-distinction/ (CoD). Money magazine recently named https://money.com/best-colleges/profile/eastern-washington-university/. Tribal Land Acknowledgement Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place---the knowledge that comes from the land. Job Summary: Clinical Instructors report to the School of Nursing (SON) Director. As special faculty, clinical instructors are responsible for teaching in clinical, laboratory, and simulated learning environments. Clinical Instructors collaborate with semester-level faculty to ensure that direct care assignments and focused clinical learning activities enable achievement of the integrated practicum learning outcomes. RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Provide clinical instruction in approved health care settings and the nursing simulation laboratory • Maintain positive relationships with partners in the assigned clinical setting • Assist with instruction in the nursing skills lab • Serve as a professional registered nurse role model • Guide student reflection for practice improvement in post-clinical conferences • Maintain clinical expertise in assigned clinical area (e.g. pediatrics, obstetrics, medical) • Evaluate student performance and achievement of clinical learning outcomes • Communicate evaluation with students on a weekly basis • Complete written evaluations at midterm and final • Assign pass/fail grades based on objective assessment • Identify students at risk of not passing; collaborate with course clinical lead, Director of Clinical Education and other faculty as needed to design remediation plans • Contribute to clinical site evaluations at the completion of a clinical rotation • Capstone instructors evaluate clinical preceptors after each capstone course • Participate in ongoing teaching and learning development activities offered by the SON • Participate in continuing education to maintain clinical competence in area of expertise • Maintain knowledge of the BSN curriculum, student policies, and clinical requirements Benefits: Faculty eligibility rules are complex and depend on the nature of your appointment. Faculty with a quarter-to-quarter or semester-to-semester appointment who are in an EWU paid appointment of at