Registered Nurse Instructor - South Mountain Restoration Center

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Franklin County, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse Instructor with the South Mountain Restoration Center, you will help our staff grow and succeed as they work hard to provide high quality resident care. The center provides long-term care to persons who have histories of serious psychiatric illness, persons who have lived for many years in state centers, and persons who have been incarcerated. This role creates a positive learning environment that strengthens the entire nursing department provides while encouraging professional growth for both you and the staff you teach. Apply and take the next step in your career with an agency that values learning, teamwork, and a holistic approach to recovery-oriented care.

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.
• Active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania. If you possess an active temporary practice permit, you must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one (1) year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
• Medical examination and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Develop Continuing Education: Assess staff needs; assist in preparing lesson plans and resource material for in-service education; share relevant knowledge gained at out-service seminars and workshops
• Present Instruction: Teach classes to all levels of nursing personnel on nursing practices, resident care, safety, documentation, and other core, new, and diverse topics
• Evaluate Programs: Review training effectiveness by observing staff performance and maintaining records
• Orient New Staff: Develop and provide programs to guide new personnel through center policies, procedures, layout, and expectations
• Train Nurse Aides: Coordinate, administer, and evaluate the Center’s Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) in compliance with current standards
• Participate in Committees: Chair, serve on, and collaborate with various committees to assess and implement procedural updates, monitor programs, and coordinate training

What This Job Offers

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