Skills and Simulation Lab Instructors

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Institution:	Western Governors University
Location:	Online/Remote
Category:	Faculty - Medicine - Nursing
Posted:	11/21/2013
Type:	Part-Time/Adjunct

Tracking Code

976-417

Job Description

The Skills and Simulation Lab Instructors has an appointment as an adjunct faculty member in the Nursing Program of the College of Health Professions at WGU and is a subject matter expert in his or her area of practice. The Instructor is the instructor of record, responsible for the oversight of a cohort of nurses in the clinical learning lab, teaching both nursing skills and (with interest and training), simulated patient care situational scenarios. Courses range from Fundamentals to Medical/Surgical Nursing to Critical Care, Pediatrics, and Women's Health -- giving the Instructor a full range of teaching opportunity in his or her areas of expertise and interest. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Uses evidence-based tools and measures to evaluate student learning. Calls on practice expertise to teach students via demonstration/practice assistance and/or patient care simulation. Facilitates the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills by using reflection, probing, active listening and other clinical teaching strategies. Supports students in the identification of their individual learning needs.

Required Skills

• Flexibility in working with changing groups of students in a variety of locales.


• Willingness to work 1-3 consecutive weekends every other month as labs occur.


• Good communication skills and computer literacy.


• Experience or interest in teaching nursing skills and/or simulated patient care scenarios using high-fidelity simulation.

Required Experience

• Unencumbered RN license in practice state


• Demonstrated clinical expert in an area of nursing expertise.


• Prior experience in clinical teaching/nursing education.


• MSN Required

Job Location

WORK FROM HOME, United States

Position Type

Part-Time

Salary

45.00 - 45.00 USD

Application Information

Contact:	Western Governors University
Online App. Form:	https://wgu-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinf o&company_id=16417&jobid=976&jobboardid=101

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by Shane Turner via NursingFacultyJobs.com