Affiliate Clinical Professor

Position Summary

The Affiliate Clinical Assistant Professor is a joint Kootenai Health employee and ISU School of Nursing Affiliate Clinical Assistant Professor for the School of Nursing (SON). This position is responsible for the clinical/lab instruction of students in the ISU Nursing Program. Duties include the progressive development, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing day to day operations of the ISU SON named partnership and student cohort model. This position reports jointly to the Center for Nursing Excellence director at Kootenai Health and the Director for Undergraduate Studies in Nursing in the ISU SON or as delegated.

Responsibilities

Plans clinical rotations for all enrolled students in the cohort, ensuring completion of all clinical or lab course requirements based on academic curriculum for the program

Supports preceptors assigned to students in the clinical areas for all clinical/lab courses

Plans for and provides internal expertise for simulation lab teaching on-site as needed to meet curriculum requirements in any lab course

Participates in clinical oversight of students in clinical rotations each semester

Collaborates and communicates directly with ISU SON faculty assigned to clinical oversight in course

Participates in regular site visits of leadership on the Kootenai Health system campus, ISU Pocatello or Meridian campuses

Participates in student evaluation in collaboration with course instructor

Teaches didactic and clinical or lab course(s) as assigned each semester with all faculty responsibilities

Facilitates student rotations in rural critical access hospitals in the area

Provides instruction utilizing non-traditional delivery methods at various times which may include evenings, nights, and weekends

Collaborates with leadership in the Center for Nursing Excellence to partner in staff development and pipeline programs

Participates in professional development activities

Performs other related duties as assigned

Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assigned

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

State of Idaho Registered Nurse OR licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the "multistate privilege to practice" compact with Idaho prior to start date

Familiar with current learning technologies

BSN required with enrollment in a Master's in Nursing program with expectation to complete within 3 years of hire; Master's in Nursing or higher degree in Nursing preferred

Minimum 3 years' experience in hospital-based care setting required; hospital-based education experience preferred

Ability to work across professional specialties and a variety of age groups

Advanced professional certification in specialty area encouraged

Excellent oral and written English communication skills

BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1 st of the month following 30 days of employment
• A tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
• Kootenai Health will match your contributions in a defined contribution 457 retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earnings
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more
• Robust and interactive employee bonus program
• And much more

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality health care system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Please reach out with any questions to Silvia Johnson at scjohnson@kh.org or feel free to call at 208-625-4621. Apply today - www.kh.org/careers

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