Adjunct Nursing Instructor

1024 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Nursing Educator to teach and supervise nursing students in classroom and clinical settings, contributing to their professional development and learning outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s and a Master’s in Nursing (or active enrollment in an ACEN/NLNAC/CCNE accredited program) and at least 3 years of teaching experience, with strong commitment to lifelong learning and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Master’s Degree in Nursing (or actively enrolled) in ACEN/NLNAC or CCNE accredited program.
• 3 years teaching in 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

FERPA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing (or actively enrolled)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Work Shift and Location

• 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

Employer Information

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.