Clinical Instructor - Workforce Programs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Associate's degree required.

2. RN license: Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

4. Certification as an instructor issued by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.

To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level):

Obtains WV Train the Trainer Certificate within 6 months of hire

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum oftwo (2) years clinical experience required, including one to two years in long term care or geriatric nursing (requirements may vary by state or regulatory entity).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Education, Healthcare Administration, Workforce Development, or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Completion of a course focused on teaching adult learners or equivalent experience teaching adult students or supervising nurse aides strongly preferred.

2. Strong understanding of healthcare training programs, clinical education environments, and regulatory requirements.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.Other duties may be assigned.

1. Supervise, guide, and mentor students during clinical rotations in longterm care, hospital, laboratory, and outpatient settings, ensuring safe and effective application of skills.

2. Provide direct observation, realtime feedback, skills coaching, and performance evaluation throughout clinical experiences.

3. Support students in integrating theoretical knowledge with handson practice, ensuring competency in core skills for the Nurse Aide, Phlebotomy programs, and other emerging pathways.

4. Conduct daily rounding in patient and resident care areas and ensure student engagement aligns with professionalism, safety standards, and facility expectations.

5. Maintain continuous communication with Program Instructors and Workforce Development leadership regarding student progress, concerns, and clinical site effectiveness.

6. Collaborate with clinical partners, including unit managers, laboratory staff, and nursing leadership, to ensure student activities support facility goals and maintain positive relationships.

rient students to each clinical site, including workflows, safety policies, confidentiality expectations, and facility procedures.

Document student attendance, skill validation, clinical evaluations, and any performance issues in compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

Model professional behavior, ethical practice, and patientcentered care at all times.

Participate in required instructor meetings, training, and ongoing professional development to maintain current clinical and educational knowledge.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Extended periods of sitting, computer use, and walking.

2. Ability to travel locally and navigate the service area.

3. Department of Labor MEDIUM strength level: 0 - 10 lbs constantly, 10 - 25 lbs frequently, 20 - 50 lbs occasionally.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Standard office environment.

2. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to manage and influence change throughout the organization with effective relationship building skills across all levels.

2. Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and project-management skills.

3. Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures contribute to a team and organization.

4. Demonstrated analytical skills to gather and interpret data and develop metrics to measure achievement of desired outcomes.

5. Independent and entrepreneurial; ability to design a strategy with input and execute it collaboratively.

6. Proven ability to communicate, coordinate, negotiate and collaborate with a diverse range of people.

7. Problem-solving expertise, growth-oriented mindset, and demonstrated ability to prioritize work.

8. Utilizes emotional intelligence, discretion, diplomacy, and respect for confidentiality.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.