Clinical Nurse Educator

Updated: Jan 4, 2024
Location: Irvine-Campus
Job Type:
Department: Nursing/ Administration

Job Opening ID: 57429

Working Title: Clinical Nurse Educator

Department: Nursing/ Administration

Bargaining Unit: 99

FLSA: Exempt

Payroll Job Code: 004179

Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine

Percent of Time: 49%

Work Schedule: Varied

Employee Class: Per Diem

Position Summary:

At the UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, we dedicate ourselves to the education of nursing professionals who improve patient care and promote community and population health, locally and globally, and we strive to produce leaders in research, education, and clinical practice who will champion collaborative, compassionate, and interdisciplinary evidence-based practice. Firmly committed to inclusive excellence, we are preparing nurse scholars who advance the science that guides practice, and we are preparing future faculty and policy specialists who educate our students to address the growing, aging, and increasingly diverse population of California and the nation. The academic programs that the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing offers include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Science, a Master of Science in Nursing Science, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing Science.

The Clinical Instructor is responsible for oversight of advanced practice nursing students (approximately 6-8 students) and various activities related to the education of nurse practitioner (NP) students. This position requires the clinical instructor to be responsible for providing clinical oversite, supervision and evaluation of students, preceptors, and the clinical learning experiences. In addition, the faculty member must remain current in clinical practice per BRN guidelines, maintain national board certification as a NP, and complete sufficient continuing education requirements to maintain currency in course content and clinical practice. All health requirements and appropriate certifications must be kept up to date with the Clinical Support Unit.

Total Compensation:

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

$100,600.00 - $145,700.00 (Annual Salary) Expected Pay Range within the Full Salary Range $100,600.00 - $190,800.00 (Annual Salary)

Required:

Master's degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse in the State of California. Nurse Practitioner in the State of California

National Board Certification as a NP in the population- focused area of the track Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) may provide oversight of a psychiatric mental health (PMH) NP program with documentation of degree(s) and national certification(s) as a PMH CNS.

Thorough knowledge of delivering clinical nursing education and training material for orientation and skills / competency learning and leadership development. Strong interpersonal skills to provide education, training, and resources, and to develop positive working relationships with nursing staff and leadership. Detail oriented, with proven organizational skills to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, and see projects through to completion on deadline. Strong skills in written and verbal communications to collaborate productively in a team environment with all levels of internal and external personnel and to convey complex clinical information in a clear, concise manner. Thorough knowledge of a broad spectrum of professional nursing practices and issues. Thorough knowledge of methodology for conducting evidence-based research, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess moderately-complex problems to develop potential solutions.

Preferred:

Doctoral degree in Nursing is preferred

Special Conditions Required:

Must be available to travel for in- person student and clinical site visits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation