Instructor for a Nursing College

Jersey College • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

Jersey College is seeking Registered Nurses with a passion for teaching who will take pride and ownership in their students’ success. The instructor provides clinical instruction at long-term care, sub-acute, and acute clinical sites, fostering students’ academic growth and professional development. The role includes evaluating student competence and learning, maintaining student progress and attendance records, participating in faculty meetings, and maintaining professional qualifications through continuing education, in-service training, and academic courses. The instructor may also perform other duties as required by the program director, program dean, or campus administration.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Valid state RN license.
• At least 3 years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to create and maintain relationships with students and co-workers.
• Motivated and 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 at the level of an RN or PN student.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in the area of nursing specialty.
• Relevant Registered Nurse experience that contributes to student learning.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level