Nursing Instructor Adjunct - UnityPoint Health

UnityPoint Health-St Luke's College

Two days/week ONSITE commitment for 8 or 16 weeks beginning Fall term

The adjunct clinical instructor is a non-ranked faculty who provides clinical/laboratory instruction and supervision of students consistent with established standards of care. The adjunct clinical instructor is closely supervised by lead course faculty to ensure proper integration of didactic content into the clinical/laboratory setting based on course and program objectives.

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Teaching: Clinical/Laboratory Instruction

• Provides clinical/laboratory instruction and supervision for assigned students.
• Correlates clinical/laboratory education with didactic education.
• Conducts assessment of clinical/laboratory learning outcomes and evaluates students.
• Demonstrates knowledge of course and program goals and clinical/laboratory evaluation methods.
• Assists with academic and personal advising/counseling of students as needed.

Administrative and Professionalism

• Maintains academic and clinical records for all students.
• Pursues knowledge of educational methodologies through continuing professional development.
• Maintains knowledge of program policies and procedures.
• Maintains clinical competency.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and professional role modeling behavior.
• Works effectively with meeting deadlines.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately when working with the students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.