State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Nurse Clinical Instructor (35 Hour) (5914HC)

$39.40-$53.34 Hourly / $2,757.40-$3,733.68 BiWeekly /
$71,968.00-$97,449.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state health care facility or institution this class is accountable for developing curricula and teaching the principles and practices of nursing and health related subjects to nursing personnel and interdisciplinary staff.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a Lead Nurse Clinical Instructor, Director of Mental Health Nursing Education, Clinical Education Specialist, Director of Nursing or other employee of higher grade.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • In collaboration with interdisciplinary staff members participates in assessment of educational needs and requirements of staff and individuals by determining areas of deficiencies and considering government regulations; 
  • Participates in development of curricula; 
  • Conducts research to obtain most recent information about identified topic; 
  • Delivers curricula to targeted groups including instruction in theory and provision of clinical experience; 
  • Evaluates effectiveness of curricula through analyses of class participation, feedback and written tests; 
  • Participates in workshops designed for career advancement of nursing staff; 
  • Instructs staff of all levels in orientation and other programs; 
  • Supervises learning experiences of staff in programs; 
  • Acts as a role model to nursing and health care staff by demonstrating and teaching professional behaviors; 
  • Participates in approved continuing education programs to enhance professional competence and shares this information with other staff members; 
  • Prepares and submits reports as required; 
  • Maintains records of those individuals participating in educational programs; 
  • Protects human and civil rights of individuals and staff; 
  • May participate on committees and in recruitment process; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of 
    • principles and practices of nursing in appropriate specialty serviced by agency; 
  • Knowledge of 
    • teaching, counseling and evaluation principles and techniques; 
  • Considerable 
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to 
    • develop curricula; 
    • interview; 
    • identify the potential of applicants for health careers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience in hospital or institutional nursing as a registered professional nurse.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • A Bachelor's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
  • A Master's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license as a registered professional nurse in Connecticut.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Examined

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(22)-Nursing

BARGAINING UNIT

(11)-HEALTH PROF (P-1)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

HC 24

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. 

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing title of and specification for the class of Nurse Clinical Instructor (General (35 Hour) in Salary Group HC 24 approved effective October 18, 2019. (Revised to retitle, modify Minimum Qualifications – General Experience and remove Minimum Qualifications – Special Experience) Item No. 23-027

EFFECTIVE DATE

02/07/2023
CLASS: 5914HC; EST: 1/1/1951; REV: 2/9/2023;