Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Department: Nursing and Clinical Education Position is located: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Work Type: Part Time Eligible Hours Per Week: 20 Hour/Week Work Schedule: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eligible for a Sign on Bonus Summary: Clinical Instructor for nursing students. The clinical instructor is a fully competent practitioner of nursing. The incumbent is responsible for the practice of nursing according to the Rules and Regulations defined in the State of Maine Nurse Practice Act, Northern Light Health Standards of Care/Practice, policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical background, exceptional teaching abilities, and a passion for nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals.. Responsibilities include the supervision/instruction of associate degree nursing students in hospital medical/surgical, pediatrics, and/or obstetrics, and settings. Responsibilities: + Supervise and mentor nursing students during their clinical rotations, ensuring a positive learning experience. + Clinical instructors are responsible for assigning patients who meet the educational and clinical experience requirements + Clinical instructors plan pre- and post-conferences and provide regular feedback to students for performance improvement and review. + Facilitate discussions, case studies, and hands-on practice to promote critical thinking and clinical decision-making abilities. + Evaluate students' performance, provide constructive feedback on a regular basis and report concerns to their designated school of nursing + Collaborate with faculty members to align clinical experiences with the nursing curriculum. + Final clinical evaluations are the responsibility of the clinical faculty. 3. Collaboration and Communication: + Foster effective communication and teamwork with healthcare professionals, students, and colleagues to ensure coordinated patient care. + Attend professional development opportunities to stay abreast of advancements in nursing practice and education. + Collaborate with nursing leadership to identify areas for improvement and participate in quality improvement initiatives. Other Information: Competencies and Skills + Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan. + Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation. + Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved. + Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others. Credentials + Required Registered Nurse Education + Required Bachelor's Degree Required Experience + 2 year/years of Clinical Experience Working Conditions + Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds. + Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends). Position Clinical Instructor/RNLocation Req ID null