The Clinical Nursing Educator in the department of Nursing will report to the Director of Undergraduate Clinical Experiences. This is a full-time, 12-month, staff position with the following expectations:

• Lead three to four clinical days per week at external clinical sites to support pre-licensure clinical academic courses.
• Facilitate professional relationship with all members of the health care team within the clinical setting.
• Model professional behavior above the spectrum of preconference, clinical, post conference and lab
• Foster critical thinking to complete care for patient assignments
• Provide clear expectations of outcomes to students within the clinical group.
• Provide constructive feedback throughout the clinical experience
• Identify student deficits and report them to course faculty in a timely manner.
• Assess feasibility of successful clinical completion at clinical site assigned
• Collaborate with course faculty and the Director of Simulation and Nursing Lab Experiences to fulfill clinical support and educational needs in the Nursing Learning Center.
• Collaborate with clinical course faculty and Director of Simulation and Nursing Lab Experiences to fulfill simulation program outcomes
• Collaborate with Director of Prelicensure Programs to assist with teaching needs in the prelicensure courses.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing
• Current Connecticut RN license (valid as of date of hire);
• Four or more years of clinical experience in an acute care setting
• Experience precepting baccalaureate students in the clinical area
• Experience developing effective working relationships with hospitals, clinics, and/ or other community partners
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal relationship strategies
• Commitment to the Mission and Vision of the University of Saint Joseph and the Department of Nursing
• Cultural competency to work with diverse student and/or employee population
• Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph
• Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, as noted below, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience teaching undergraduate students in clinical settings such as acute and skilled care facilities, community settings, pediatric care institutions including schools and/or behavioral health clinical settings
• Experience managing and directing group clinical training for students in baccalaureate nursing programs
• Experience evaluating student performance in clinical training settings
• Previous classroom teaching experience in an institution of higher education
• Current experience with direct patient care in clinical settings such as acute and skilled care facilities, community settings, pediatric care institutions including schools and/or behavioral health clinical settings
• Experience with a wide-range of educational strategies, including virtual and in-person simulation

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $75,000-$80,000. The final offer will be based on the successful candidate's qualification and experience.

Benefits:

• 403(b) with employer match
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off & 10 paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Tuition Waiver (include spouse & dependent waivers)
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• 529 CHET savings plan

NON-DISCRIMINATION & TITLE IX INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES INFORMATION

The University of Saint Joseph believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from different socioeconomic backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.