Nurse Instructor

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U. S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety.

These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. We continue to grow and enhance our program to the meet the needs of our students and the healthcare of our community in both Schuylkill / Carbon County and the Lehigh Valley Area.

NURSE INSTRUCTOR - FULL TIME, PART TIME AND ADJUNCT POSITIONS; HOURS AND LOCATIONS VARY. This position represents multiple openings. Recruiters may contact you regarding this or other roles that match your qualifications, experience, and education.

Summary Teaches and supervises nursing students in classroom and clinical settings and contributes to the professional development of nursing students. Demonstrates integrity, stability, imagination, and discriminative judgment in instruction of nursing students. Contributes to the research and development of the educational program.

Job Duties

Creates an environment in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings that facilitates student learning and achievement of desired cognitive, affective, and psychomotor outcomes. Assists students to develop as nurses and integrates the values and behaviors expected of those who fulfill that role. Uses a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate student learning in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.

Formulates program outcomes and designs curricula that reflect contemporary health care trends and prepares graduates to function effectively in the health care environment. Functions as a change agent and leader to create a preferred future for nursing education and nursing practice. Pursues continuous quality improvement in the nurse educator role.

Engages in scholarship. Functions within the educational environment. (i.e. formulation of policies, program reports, input into budget, school's extracurricular activities, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree Nursing (or actively enrolled) in ACEN/NLNAC or CCNE accredited program. 3 years Clinical area of specialization/responsibility. Demonstrates integrity, stability, imagination, and discriminative judgment in instruction of nursing students.

Demonstrates creativity and perseverance in scholarly activities. Demonstrates respect, collegiality, professionalism, and caring in relations with administration, staff, colleagues, and students. Demonstrates commitment to life-long learning.

Knowledge of FERPA. Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree Nursing or Doctorate Advanced technologies used to deliver or evaluate educational experiences such as course management systems.

CNE - Certified Nurse Educator NLN - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking.

Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs.

Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law.

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Work Shift

Day Shift

Address

700 E Norwegian St

Primary Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill

Position Type

Onsite

Union

Not Applicable

Work Schedule

Variable Hours - Days, Evenings and Weekends

Department

1024-00016 School Of Nursing