Per Diem Clinical Nurse Educator (DNP)

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Job description

Overview:
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit .

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.

Responsibilities:
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.

Qualifications:

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 and .

Required:
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.

Master's degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse 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.

Nursing experience

Preferred:
Doctoral degree in Nursing

Certificate within area of specialty preferred.

Special Conditions:
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

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

E-Verify

Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

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Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: .

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (phone number removed) or .

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