School of Nursing:

Established in 1931, Duke University School of Nursing is among the top ranked of the nation’s nursing schools. The School is proud of its overarching commitment to transform the future of nursing to advance health in individuals, families and communities. Members of the School of Nursing are part of an inclusive community that supports the professional goals of its people as they pursue excellence.

Comprised of 1,600 faculty, staff,instructors and students, the Duke University School of Nursing along with the Duke University School of Medicine and Duke University Health System create Duke Health. Duke Health is a world-class health care network. Founded in 1998 to provide efficient, responsive care, the health system offers a full network of health services and encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Private Diagnostic Clinic, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Duke University Job Description:
Job Title: CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR
Job Code: 1212
FLSA: E
Job Level: 13

Work Hours

30 Hours per week

Occupational Summary
Plan, implement, and evaluate clinical learning experiences for students in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program offered by the Duke University School of Nursing; and completes assigned projects within the Accelerated BSN Program Office.

Work Performed

• Participates in development of course materials and/or simulation as directed by faculty. Makes clinical assignments that are appropriate in relation to course/clinical objectives and student learning needs, in accordance with course requirements, expectations and course planning meetings.
• Creates and maintains a positive, mutually beneficial learning environment; appropriately supervises students in the clinical setting while simultaneously fostering independence; promotes critical thinking development among students and facilitates student application of nursing process, time management skills and prioritization of care
• Implements on-campus experiences (laboratory, simulation) preparing in advance to ensure experience is organized and engaging
• Maintains high standards of skills competency assessment in the on- campus laboratory and clinical environment; Conducts pre- and post- conferences to facilitate application of knowledge; Contributes to performance improvement efforts in relevant areas
• Returns course/clinical paperwork to students and instructors in a timely manner with professional, constructive comments; Submits course grades, completed/signed clinical evaluation to course coordinator in a timely manner
• Evaluates student performance related to course/clinical objectives in a manner that accurately reflects students' abilities and knowledge without grade inflation; Conducts formal midterm and final clinical evaluations with students in a timely manner in accordance with program guidelines; Follows established procedures for implementing a clinical Learning Improvement Plan, as needed
• Serves as an ambassador for DUSON/Duke University and as a role model for professional nursing
• Maintains open communication with clinical site personnel and incorporates their feedback into clinical experiences; Maintains open and timely communication with Course Coordinators regarding student progress, concerns, absences, site issues, etc.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training:

• Work requires graduation from an accredited Master of Science in Nursing program.
• Licensure as a registered nurse in North Carolina and AHA-BLS certification are required.

Experience:
Work requires at least two years of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse Candidate must meet the North Carolina Board of Nursing administrative requirement for faculty regarding "preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation" as cited in the Administrative Code of the Board Nursing within one year of hire.

Previous experience supervising groups of students in acute care settings.

Skills:
Cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills necessary to provide clinical instruction and supervision.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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