Clinical Instructor - PRN Job Listing at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, SC (Job ID 1128084600)

Description

Center for Nursing Partnership  
PRN
Any 
Variable

Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center dedicates itself to providing quality health services that meet the needs of its communities. Ranked #2 in the state and #1 in the Columbia metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Medical Center is the only hospital named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina.

The 607-bed teaching hospital anchors a health care network that includes five community medical centers and employs more than 8,000 health care professionals. The network includes a cardiovascular program recognized by the American College of Cardiology as South Carolina's first HeartCARE CenterTM and an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence affiliated with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center for research and education. The network also features an occupational health center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, an Alzheimer's care center and nearly 80 physician practices.  Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year.

Responsible and accountable for clinical instruction of baccalaureate and masters nursing students in order to achieve the objectives set forth by the University or College Nursing Program. 

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Master's Degree in Nursing (dependent on course)
Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Years of Clinical Practice Experience related to area of assigned clinical teaching responsibilities.
Required Certifications/Licensure: Candidate will hold an unencumbered active license as a registered nurse in South Carolina or another compact state, hold a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing [Masters degree required for courses in MEPN program], and have a minimum of two years of clinical experience related to the area of assigned clinical teaching responsibilities in accordance with SC Statute 91-11..
Required Training: Experience with formal and informal teaching of patients, students and licensed nurses preferred.

• The Clinical Instructor facilitates the nursing student's acquisition of knowledge and skills needed to provide cost-effective, quality patient care.
• Follows accepted standards, laws, and rules regulating the practice of nursing.Assumes clinical experience supervisory role while functioning within the scope of nursing practice.
• Demonstrates competence in critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assist students in providing care and treatment for the patient populations they serve.
• Oversees students in their planning and provision of clinical care for their assigned patient population. Obtains instruction, supervision, and consultation as necessary under the guidance of senior faculty members at University/College.
• Evaluates formally and informally their assigned students' performance in clinical practice according to the criteria set forth by University/College Nursing curriculum.
• Maintains current knowledge and skills in assigned clinical areas.
• Facilitates orientation for clinical student rotations prior to patient care experiences at both college and LMC.
• Maintains accessibility to students according to University/College Nursing Department requirements.
• Conducts nursing practice and teaching responsibilities without discrimination.
• Plans student pre and post clinical conferences integrating didactic content and clinical experiences.
• Upholds principles of patient privacy, adheres to HIPAA regulations, 
• Maintains information security privacy expectations related to the electronic health record and verifies student documentation for accuracy and completeness. Exhibits commitment and pride through personal example by speaking positively about LMC, the department employees, and guests.
• Meets or exceeds all LMC requirements for attendance and service expectations.
• The Clinical Instructor embodies behaviors, philosophy and values that serve to uphold the ideals and enhance the image of LMC and incorporates the professional practice standards of Nursing Professional Development. This role encompasses education, facilitation and consultation.    Functions as a patient and staff advocate.
• Assumes accountability for maintaining competencies in specialty.
• Demonstrates excellent leadership skills (critical thinking, delegation, team building & communication).
• Adheres to LMC and University/College Nursing Program patient care philosophy, standards of care and practice, policies, procedures and protocols.

• Completes orientation requirements by the University/College and LMC, including University/College simulation orientation and simulation debrief training. 
• Serves as role model for students.
• Serves as resource for nursing staff, and other health care personnel in the acquisition of knowledge and skills related to their practice.
• Contributes to the growth and development of others.
• Sets and manages goals and educational activities that are congruent with the University/College Nursing Program and LMC's mission, vision and values.
• The Clinical Instructor will communicate effectively to leaders at both LMC and University/College Nursing Program.
• Communicates education outcomes to clinical staff and hospital leaders.
• Communicates with University/College faculty for semester expectations and responsibilities.
• Evaluate, grade, and provide feedback to the University/College as required.
• Shares knowledge with other health care team members.Maintains required records and reports.
• Provides appropriate climate for learning and facilitates the adult learning process.
• Incorporates teaching and learning theories, curriculum and evaluation design, and technological options into educational approaches.
• Holds conversations regarding student performance in private, maintains confidentiality, and adheres to FERPA  privacy policies.
• Meets all requirements as defined by LMC policies.
• Completes yearly safety training and other mandatory classes. 
• Completes yearly employee health requirements.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits 
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one.  LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary 
• Adoption assistance
• LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of LMC to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. LMC strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. LMC endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.