Nursing Educator: Shape Tomorrow's Nurses

Jersey College; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jersey College is seeking a Nursing Instructor to provide high-quality classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction for LPN/PN and RN nursing students. The role involves evaluating student performance, guiding professional development, and ensuring safe nursing practice in clinical settings.

The ideal candidate will hold an MSN or higher, possess an active RN license in the applicable state, and have at least 3 years of RN experience with clinical teaching or education experience.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or higher nursing degree required.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state required.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent professional Registered Nurse 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.

Skills

RN experience

Nursing education

Clinical instruction

Communication skills

Education

MSN or higher

Tools

Learning management systems

Educational technology

Job description

Jersey College is seeking a Nursing Instructor to provide high-quality classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction for LPN/PN and RN nursing students. The role involves evaluating student performance, guiding professional development, and ensuring safe nursing practice in clinical settings.

The ideal candidate will hold an MSN or higher, possess an active RN license in the applicable state, and have at least 3 years of RN experience with clinical teaching or education experience.