Nurse Instructor

Jersey College; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 59,236 - 79,900; Full time

Job summary

Jersey College in Cleveland, TN currently seeks a Registered Nurse Instructor to lead clinical instruction across long-term care, sub-acute, and acute sites. The role focuses on fostering student growth and professional development while maintaining accurate records and evaluations.

Minimum requirements include an MSN and an RN license with at least three years of recent nursing experience. Prior teaching is preferred but not required; the campus seeks dedicated educators who will own student

Qualifications

• MSN is required.
• Valid state RN license required.
• Minimum of 3 years recent nursing experience.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical instruction at long-term care, sub-acute, and acute sites.
• Foster student growth and professional development in a clinical setting.
• Prepare student progress and grade reports.
• Maintain attendance records accurately and timely.
• Evaluate student competence per program goals and outcomes.
• Use evaluation tools to measure learning progress and clinical competency.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Maintain RN Instructor qualifications through continuing education.

Skills

Relationship building

Self-motivated

Team player

Communication skills

Time management

Student supervision

Lesson delivery

Nursing expertise

RN teaching experience

Education

MSN

Job description

Job Details

Position: Registered Nurse Instructor

Job Location: Chattanooga – Cleveland Campus – Cleveland, TN 37311

Salary Range: $50.00 Hourly

Jersey College is an institution of higher learning with a vision to be nationally recognized through our dedication to excellence and innovation in nursing education while offering pathways for professional growth. Since its founding, Jersey College has graduated over 13,500 nurses.

Jersey College has positions available in our Nursing Program and is looking for Registered Nurses who have a desire and passion for teaching and will take pride and ownership in the success of their students.

Essential Functions

• Providing clinical instruction at long-term care, sub-acute, and acute clinical sites.
• Creating a clinical environment that fosters student academic growth and guides their professional development.
• Preparing student progress reports and grade reports.
• Maintaining accurate and timely attendance records.
• Evaluating student competence based on program philosophy and objectives.
• Implementing evaluation devices of student learning and clinical experience to measure progress and competency.
• Attending faculty meetings.
• Maintaining professional qualifications as a Registered Nurse Instructor through participation in continuing education programs, in-service training, and academic courses.
• Performing other duties as required by the program director, program dean, or campus administration.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to create and maintain relationships with students and co-workers.
• Motivated, self‑directed.
• Team player.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workflow.
• Ability to supervise students in the clinical environment.
• Ability to deliver an effective lesson on the level of an RN or PN student.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in the area of nursing specialty.
• Relevant experience as a Registered Nurse that will contribute to student learning.

Minimum Qualifications

• MSN required.
• Valid state RN license required.
• Minimum of 3 years recent experience as a registered nurse.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required.

Jersey College does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or military veteran status (“Protected Status”) and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on a Protected Status in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by the Age Discrimination Act, Section 504, Title II, TitleIII, TitleVI, TitleVII, TitleIX and their regulations, and other federal and state regulations and guidelines that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against a Protected Status, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the Age Discrimination Act, Section 504, TitleII, TitleIII, TitleVI, TitleVII or TitleIX may be referred to Jersey College’s TitleIX Compliance Coordinator and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. Jersey College’s TitleIX Compliance Coordinator and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator is the Director of Institutional Effectiveness who may be contacted at the following: 546 U.S. Highway 46, Teterboro, NJ07608; 201‑489‑5836; [e-mail]; or [e-mail]. Jersey College’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located within the College Catalog (available at www.jerseycollege.edu/student-resources/college-catalog) under the sections entitled “Civil Rights Policies” and “TitleIX and VAWA Policies”.