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RN Clinical Affiliate Instructor at Vitruvian Health in Dalton, GA
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Job Description
Who We Are
At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee, we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities, but also to supporting the growth, success, and well‑being of every team member.
Our Legacy
Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With more than 80 access points across the region—including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center—you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission‑driven team making a difference every day.
Our Values
Our core values—Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE)—guide every interaction and decision. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating what makes us unique, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.
Your Career With Us
Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact.
Excellence. Every person. Every time.
JOB SUMMARY
The Clinical Affiliate Instructor is a clinician with a high degree of knowledge, skills and competence in a wide range of clinical fields. This position is responsible for supervising care provided by a group of nursing students while they complete their clinical rotation in multiple area and for coordinating with clinicians at School of Nursing. While at clinical site, this position will make student patient assignments, teaching students how to perform duties in the clinical site and answer questions and evaluate the students and clinical work. The instructor will also works very closely with interdisciplinary teams, which include physicians, other healthcare professionals, and any other resources that will facilitate development of program implementation. This position will also assist with the coordination of clinical with area schools.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate required and Baccalaureate School of Nursing. Masters Degree in Nursing within two years of hire.
Licensure: Current RN license in the State of Georgia.
Experience: Five (5) years experience as a Registered Nurse with two (2) years of recent clinical experience in area of specialty preferred.
Skills:
· Knowledge of all phases of the nursing process.
· Must demonstrate clinical competency as well as qualities of leadership and sound judgment.
· Skilled in the art of human relations, problem solving and conflict resolution/negotiation.
· Capable of facilitating learning of others and able to express oneself effectively before groups.
· Demonstrates good role model qualities; ability to effectively interpret, implement and support approved policies, philosophy and objectives.
· Is self-directed in maintaining and improving own competence in clinical skills as well as cognitive aspects of medical/surgical nursing practice, nursing theory, current research and staff development.
· Can effectively collaborate with other departments to assess the training and staff development needs of clinical and management of nursing staff.
Full-Time Benefits
- 403(b) Matching (Retirement)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Employee wellness program
- Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Employer paid Short and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- ICHRA for health insurance
- Paid Annual Leave (Time off)
- Vision insurance