Temp, Clinical Resource RN

DEPARTMENT:

Nursing

PAY RANGE:

$35 per hour

STATUS:

This is a temporary non-benefit eligible position working approximately 45-120 hours total per academic year

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

The Clinical Resource Registered Nurse provideseducational instruction and intervention within clinical settings and the community for nursing students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Instructs student nurses in the theoretical and clinical aspects of the practice of nursing in the clinical or laboratory setting under the direction of the nursing director or faculty.
• Consults with Director of Nursing and faculty in developing clinical learning opportunities that meet the outcomes for the nursing program.
• Instructs students and facilitates discussions about accepted methods of evidenced based nursing practice including professional aspects of nursing theories of physiology and psychodynamics assessment nursing interventions medical surgical and other health treatments (such as observing and recording symptoms and applying principles of asepsis and antisepsis etc.).
• Interacts and collaborates with nursing service personnel to enhance learning experience in nursing unit or community.
• Supervises care provided by a group of students (usually 6-10 students in a group) while they complete their clinical rotation in assigned areas
• Collaborates with the faculty to assign students to patients and observes performance in actual nursing situations.
• Makes systematic observations and objective judgments about student performance; provides input on clinical paperwork to determine student achievement; maintains necessary records to document student progress.
• Assists students through observational and participative experiences to apply nursing theory the nursing process and nursing techniques in clinical settings.
• Counsels students on educational and related problems; facilitates problem solving process; offers advice and assistance as deemed necessary with input from lead faculty.
• Maintains and updates student and other administrative files
• Makes recommendations to Director of Nursing and faculty in developing curriculum content and improved teaching and nursing techniques.
• Discusses instructional or related matters with Director of Nursing; strives continuously to improve quality of student instruction.
• Promotes patient and student safety
• Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students faculty and the College.
• Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships
• Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
• Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on or convening committees and contributing in the community in college-related activities.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Reports to the Program Director Nursing

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate of Science Nursing degree from an accredited institution; AND
• Current unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the State of Montana; AND
• Two years of full-time employment or the equivalent in clinical nursing practice as a registered nurse
• Certification of skills and knowledge required for the clinical setting such as age-specific competencies Accucheck telemetry BLS.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced coursework or Bachelors degree in nursing.
• Five years of clinical experience
• Experience supervising nursing students in clinical sites.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain licensure as a registered nurse in Montana.
• Current knowledge of professional nursing theories techniques and practices in nursing.
• Ability to maintain the philosophy objectives and curricula of FVCC Nursing program.
• Ability to follow the state laws governing the education and registry of practical and professional nurses.
• Knowledge of health care agencies/hospitals organization and functions of departments policies regulations and procedures.
• Ability to coordinate educational experiences with nursing staff personnel.
• Ability and willingness to serve as a representative for the College by interacting appropriately with the community health care partners and students.
• Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC.
• Ability to intermittently work non-traditional schedules including evenings weekends etc.
• Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships.
• Ability to follow and issue directions.
• Demonstrated effective communication presentation customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Ability to respond in the event of an emergency
• This is aMedium Dutyjob according to theSelected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles U.S. Department of Labor and Dutyinvolves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
In order to be considered for this position applicants must apply online at paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration. Additionally applicants are required to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application:

• Letter of application indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications and detail your work experience as it relates to the positions Knowledge Skills and Abilities; and
• A current comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae; and
• Unofficial transcripts for all degrees held; Current unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the State of Montana; and ApplicableProfessional Certifications. As a condition of employment the successful candidate will submit official transcripts for all degrees held and applicable certifications to FVCC HR prior to hire (only transcripts from accredited institutions will be accepted)and
• Three professional references with complete contact information must be provided on the application form. Professional references must be individuals most familiar with applicants work experience skills and work behaviors and supervisory experience. Do not list family and friends for professional references.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:Prior to any offers of employment FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicants application or resume. Additionally FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCCs policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color religion creed political ideas sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veterans status service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law physical or mental disability national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions including recruitment and hiring practices appraisal systems promotions and training and career development programs as required by federal and state laws.

FVCC BOARD POLICY: The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

VETERANS PREFERENCE ACT:Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans Preference laws do not however guarantee Veterans a job nor do they give Veterans preference in internal actions such as promotion transfer reassignment and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans Preference you must complete the Veterans Preference Form (form is available at and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to. Claims for Veterans preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.

WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION:Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision click Experience:

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