Registered Nurse Instructor

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, seeks a Registered Nurse Instructor to develop and deliver training for nursing staff at the Southeast Veterans' Center. You will plan curricula, teach nursing procedures, and evaluate staff progress to ensure high-quality resident care.

Responsibilities include coordinating educational resources, maintaining training records, and providing guidance on nursing practice.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional nursing experience; bachelor’s degree in nursing, nursing education, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; or one year of professional nursing experience and a master’s degree in nursing, nursing education, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, present, and evaluate educational programs that support staff development and quality nursing care at the southeastern Veterans' Center.
• Plan, teach, coordinate resources, and maintain accurate training records.

Skills

3+ years nursing experience

Active RN license PA

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field

Master's degree in nursing or related field

Job description

The Registered Nurse Instructor position with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) at the Southeast Veterans' Center offers an inspiring opportunity to guide and support nursing staff. This role allows you to build strong training programs that help staff grow in skill and confidence. It is a great match for someone who enjoys teaching, sharing expertise, and helping others succeed. Your work will make a positive impact on the quality of care delivered to the veterans and their spouses who call the center home.

Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

This position develops, presents, and evaluates educational programs that support staff development and quality nursing care at the southeastern Veterans' Center. The work focuses on planning, teaching, coordinating resources, and maintaining accurate training records. As a Registered Nurse Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Orientation: Create and deliver orientation programs, evaluate employee progress, and develop lesson plans on health related topics
• Training Coordination: Organize educational resources, schedule training sessions, and ensure staff receive required in service hours
• Nursing Instruction: Teach nursing procedures, demonstrate new equipment, and provide guidance on nursing practice
• Record Management: Maintain systems for storing training records, audits, and documentation related to educational activities
• Care Evaluation: Observe resident conditions, report changes, and document daily care information in approved records

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends as needed.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of professional nursing experience; and a bachelor’s degree in nursing, nursing education, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; or
• One year of professional nursing experience and a master's degree in nursing, nursing education, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Special Requirements:

• You must possess active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• All employees possessing an active temporary practice permit must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one (1) year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.