Nursing Educator & Clinical Instructor

Jersey College; Farragut (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jersey College is seeking experienced Registered Nurses with an MSN or higher to join as Nursing Instructors. You will provide high-quality nursing instruction and clinical education to LPN/PN and RN students across classroom, lab, simulation, and clinical settings.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, clinical knowledge, and a commitment to student achievement, with responsibilities spanning evaluation, feedback, and collaboration with faculty and clinical partners.

Qualifications

• MSN or higher nursing degree required.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in applicable state.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent professional RN experience.
• Clinical experience relevant to the nursing courses and clinical experiences being taught.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in a nursing specialty that contributes to student learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom, laboratory, simulation, and/or clinical instruction to LPN/PN and RN nursing students, as assigned.
• Provide clinical instruction at long-term care, sub-acute, and acute clinical sites.
• Create a positive and supportive learning environment that fosters students' academic growth and professional development.
• Deliver effective instruction appropriate to the educational level and needs of LPN/PN and RN students.
• Supervise students in the clinical environment and promote safe, professional nursing practice.
• Evaluate student performance and clinical competence based on program philosophy, objectives, policies, and established standards.
• Implement appropriate evaluation methods to measure student learning, progress, and competency.
• Prepare accurate and timely student progress reports and grade reports.
• Maintain accurate and timely attendance records.
• Provide students with appropriate guidance, feedback, and support to promote successful learning outcomes.
• Maintain current knowledge and expertise within the nursing specialty and clinical practice environment.
• Attend faculty meetings, training sessions, and other required academic or campus meetings.
• Maintain professional qualifications through continuing education, in-service training, and academic coursework as appropriate.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty, administration, clinical partners, and other members of the academic community.
• Maintain professional standards and contribute to a positive learning environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director, Program Dean, or Campus Administration.

Skills

Nursing education

Student success

Clinical education

Communication skills

Collaboration

Documentation

Time management

Education

MSN or higher

RN license (unrestricted)

3+ years RN experience

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

Jersey College is seeking experienced Registered Nurses with an MSN or higher to join as Nursing Instructors. You will provide high-quality nursing instruction and clinical education to LPN/PN and RN students across classroom, lab, simulation, and clinical settings.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, clinical knowledge, and a commitment to student achievement, with responsibilities spanning evaluation, feedback, and collaboration with faculty and clinical partners.