Adjunct Nursing Instructor

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. seeks an experienced nursing educator to teach and supervise nursing students in classroom and clinical settings, contributing to their professional development.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Nursing and a Master’s in Nursing (or active enrollment in an accredited program), plus at least 3 years of teaching in classroom or clinical settings. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is expected, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing or active enrollment in ACEN/NLNAC or CCNE accredited program.
• 3+ years teaching in classroom or clinical settings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and commitment to lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Creates a learning environment in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings to support student achievement.
• Assists students to develop as nurses and uphold professional values.
• Implements evaluation strategies aligned with course outcomes.
• Applies clinical expertise in health care settings to teaching.
• Operates the curriculum to prepare graduates for practice.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication and collaboration.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Interpersonal communication

Professionalism

Lifelong learning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing

Master’s Degree Nursing

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Summary

Teaches and supervises nursing students in the classroom and/or clinical settings and contributes to the professional development of nursing students.

Job Duties

• Creates an environment in the classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical settings that facilitates student learning and achievement of desired knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
• Assists students to develop as nurses and integrate the values and behaviors expected of those who fulfill that role.
• Implements effective clinical and assessment evaluation strategies appropriate to the learning outcomes of the course.
• Applies clinical expertise in the health care environment.
• Operationalizes the curriculum in order to prepare graduates to function effectively in the health care environment.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication and collaborative inter-professional relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Nursing and
• Master’s Degree Nursing (or actively enrolled) in ACEN/NLNAC or CCNE accredited program.
• 3 years Teaching in a classroom or clinical setting.
• Demonstrates integrity, stability, imagination, and discriminative judgment in instruction of nursing students.
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrates interest and respect for students.
• Demonstrates commitment to life-long learning.
• Demonstrates respect, collegiality, professionalism, and caring in relations with administration, staff, colleagues, and students.
• Knowledge of FERPA.
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or
• Doctorate
• CNE - Certified Nurse Educator NLN - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient’s weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift

Day Shift

Address

420 S Jackson St

Primary Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill S. Jackson Street

Position Type

Onsite

Union

Not Applicable

Work Schedule

varied hours

Department

1024-00016 School Of Nursing