Clinical Associate I

Responsibilities

• Supervise baccalaureate nursing students performing direct patient care in hospital, community, and simulation center settings
• Provide direct supervision in approved clinical settings following course, clinical manual, and handbook policies
• Work collaboratively with course faculty to meet clinical course expectations and objectives
• Demonstrate competence in clinical teaching and provide weekly constructive feedback to students
• Identify students requiring remediation and collaborate with the course coordinator on individualized plans
• Maintain professional standards, patient confidentiality (HIPAA), and student confidentiality (FERPA)
• Model professionalism and care/compassion in all clinical and lab/simulation environments
• Participate in debriefing and utilize effective pre-briefing techniques to maximize student learning

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing
• Two years of current clinical experience as a practicing registered nurse
• Current unencumbered Alabama RN license
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification
• Ability to work day, evening, night, and/or weekend shifts on a semester-to-semester basis
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle confidential data

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in clinical supervision of students
• Clinical experience in specialty areas such as critical care or behavioral health

Benefits

• Participation in Samford's 403(b) plan (employer contributions not available for this classification)
• Free tickets to certain performances and/or sports events
• Bookstore discounts and other limited part-time employee benefits

About the Company

Samford University is a leading institution dedicated to academic excellence and professional development. Our nursing program focuses on preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals through rigorous clinical training and experiential learning.