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St. John's, established in 1870, has two New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations. 

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution.Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.  

Department:  Nursing

Specific Job Title:  Clinical Nurse Educator

Reports to: Chair of Department of Nursing

Campus:  Queens

Job Summary:

The Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for providing students with the knowledge, skills and communication techniques needed for students to meet the course objectives. The Clinical Nurse Educator will supervise and guide the students in the assigned clinical area and simulation center and evaluate student learning. This is an opportunity to teach in a diverse setting and clinical assignments are dependent upon the needs of the college each semester.

Opportunities for clinical instruction are available in the following areas of Nursing: 

• Medical Surgical 
• Critical Care 
• Maternity 
• Pediatrics 
• Community Health
• Mental Health  

Essential Functions:  

Nursing Program Specific Functions: 

General Responsibilities 

The Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for 

• • Educating, assisting, guiding, and mentoring undergraduate baccalaureate nursing students to apply nursing interventions, provide safe patient-centered care and develop clinical judgment in the clinical area, and/or simulation center.
  • The instructor will provide formative and summative evaluations that promote learning, validate nursing skills and competencies in accordance with evidence-based nursing practice.
  • The instructor must demonstrate advanced knowledge and clinical skills appropriate to an area of nursing practice.
  • Adheres to the mission, vision and philosophy of the College and the Department of Nursing in relation to the planning and delivery of nursing education. 

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including editing and proofreading. 

• Exceptional planning and organizational skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality. 

• Ability to work well with culturally diverse populations within an organization. 

 Supervisory Responsibility

This position will manage 1-2 groups of 4-6 nursing students per clinical rotation each semester in a clinical facility and skills lab at the St. Vincent's Health Sciences Center.

Work Environment

The employees work environment will be their assigned clinical facility and the St. Vincent's Health Sciences Center.

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking, and bending for extended periods of time
• Lifting and moving patients, equipment, supplies as needed
• Assisting students with patient care (e.g. transferring, positioning etc.)
• Demonstrating clinical skills and techniques.
• Visual acuity to observe student technique and provide safe patient care
• Communicate effectively with students, patients, and members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to work in an ever-changing paced environment (EG. Hospital, clinic, etc.)

Environmental Conditions

Clinical facilities can expose employees to various occupational hazards that can significantly impact their health and safety. These hazards includeexposure to infectious diseases, workplace violence, and ergonomic risks associated with manual patient handling and repetitive tasks. 

Travel

Employees are required to have their own method of transportation to and from their assigned clinical site and to campus as needed.

Required Education and Experience: 

• Current unencumbered RN licensure and registration in New York State 

• A master's degree in nursing is required. National certification in specialty preferred. 

• Clinical experience/teaching experience preferred 

Preferred Education and Experience:

• National certification in specialty preferred.
• Clinical experience/teaching experience preferred

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education. 

St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.