Clinical Teaching Assistant
Clinical Teaching Assistant
- 514010
- Fort Worth, Texas, United States
- Hourly
Title: Clinical Teaching Assistant
Employee Classification: Professional - HRLY
Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center
Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP
SubDivision-Department: HSC-College of Nursing
Department: HSC-Office of the Dean - Nursing-307000
Job Location: Fort Worth
Salary: Commensurate with experience
FTE: .48
Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Department Summary
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is excited to announce the formation of its College of Nursing. Then new college will help address the shortage of nurses in Texas, which has the second-fewest nurses per capita in the U.S. The new College of Nursing will join five other colleges and schools offering degree programs at HSC: the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Public Health, School of Health Professions and School of Pharmacy.
Position Overview
The Clinical Teaching Assistant (CTA) will assist the nursing program faculty in supervising and supporting students during clinical learning experiences. CTAs will work under the guidance of a master’s or doctorally-prepared nursing faculty member to ensure excellence in student skills performance, evaluation, and overall clinical learning outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required.
- At least one year of full-time direct patient care experience as a registered nurse
within the last five years.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to supervise up to 10-15 students when working alongside a supervising faculty
member. - Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Effective mentoring and teaching abilities in a clinical setting.
- Knowledge of evidence-based nursing practices.
- Professional integrity and ability to model ethical behavior.
- Familiarity with nursing program curriculum and clinical objectives is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Commitment to fostering student success in a clinical learning environment.
- Demonstrated clinical expertise in designated teaching areas.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
- Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas.
Job Duties
- Supervise and guide students during clinical and simulation learning experiences.
- Collaborate with faculty to ensure clinical competencies are met and student needs are addressed.
- Ensure compliance with clinical and simulation facility policies, procedures, and standards.
- Serve as a liaison between nursing faculty and clinical students.
- Provide constructive feedback under the supervision of nursing faculty.
Physical Requirements
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
- Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Environmental Hazards
- No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
Hours vary
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
