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Form of workUnityPoint-St Luke's College
2 days each week per semester
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.
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree
Experience:
Two years of experience in clinical nursing.
Two years of experience in clinical nursing.
Certification in professional specialty area
License(s)/Certification(s):
Current Licensure as a registered nurse in Iowa. Individuals are currently licensed when licensed in another state and recognized for licensure in Iowa, pursuant to the nurse licensure compact contained in Iowa code section 152E.1.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three months from date of hire.
Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Instructional, communication, interpersonal, and nursing skills.
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
