University of Kansas Medical Center·Salina, Kansas
Facilitate student learning in clinical, community, and simulated settings while providing feedback on direct patient care. Collaborate with faculty to align instruction with program objectives and evaluate student progress using established nursing methods.
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Clinical Teaching Assistant - School of Nursing (Salina)
Job Description: SUMMARY:
The School of Nursing at the University of Kansas Medical Center seeks part-time Clinical Teaching Assistants to join our progressive and innovative faculty, staff, and students. Clinical Teaching Assistants facilitate student learning primarily in clinical practice settings, with responsibilities that may also include community-based environments and simulated settings. This position is for the Salina campus and reports to the Salina Campus Dean. The position of Clinical Teaching Assistant is considered a temporary position for the term of the contract.
Job Duties
Provide ongoing feedback on direct patient care and clinical assignments to support student learning, development, and safe clinical practice.
Guide students in various clinical care areas, including hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.
Collaborate with department faculty to ensure alignment with program objectives.
Foster a learning environment that develops students’ critical thinking, analytical skills, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Collaborate with nursing faculty to prepare for clinical, lab, and simulation instruction.
Create a clinical learning environment conducive to effective learning within resource limits.
Apply and enforce student-related policies and standards in accordance with KUMC policies, including addressing issues related to student conduct, performance, and professionalism.
Utilize institutional technology systems, including learning management systems, e-mail platforms, and office software, to support instructions, communication, grading, and documentation.
Evaluate student progress using established program and School of Nursing methods, including clinical performance evaluations, competency checklist, direct observation, and adherence to course grading criteria and clinical objectives.
Maintain records in accordance with administrative guidelines and legal standards to support compliance and program requirements.
Attend all required orientations.
Attend ALL clinical and lab classes.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of Kansas or a multi-state RN license issued by another Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
• One (1) year of relevant patient care experience.
• Resume/CV
Employee type: Temporary (Fixed Term)
Time type: Part time
Requires a Bachelor's degree in nursing and a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kansas or a compact state. Candidates must have at least one year of relevant patient care experience.
Market context
In Kansas, teaching assistant roles often draw steady interest because schools need dependable classroom support across grade levels and special settings. These positions are competitive when districts look for strong communication, patience, and experience supporting teachers with instruction, behavior, and student supervision. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster; before applying, confirm the exact school setting, schedule, and any paraprofessional or certification expectations.