Nursing Instructor - Medical Surgical, School of Nursing

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. 
 
If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Glassboro

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

40

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

MSN Required
Med Surg Experience Required

Job Summary:

Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the learning experiences (classroom,  clinical, Virtual and Brick and Mortar), of nursing students; providing student guidance and tutoring; contributing to the promotion of the total program; and demonstrating professionalism and self-development appropriate to teaching, service, and scholarship.

Position Responsibilities

Carries out daily activities within appropriate ethical, regulatory and legal standards and adheres to the Virtua Health’s, “Corporate Compliance Code of Conduct Statement” as well as the other Corporate Compliance and HIPAA policies designated by Virtua Health, federal and state regulations.  Complies with all organizational & departmental policies, procedures, and standards. Consistently maintains high standards of business and ethical conduct in accordance with applicable Federal, state and local laws and regulations including fraud, waste and abuse. Adheres to both the spirit and letter of applicable Federal, state and local laws and regulations with attention to Federal Department of Education regulations related FEPRA. Practices good faith in transactions occurring during the course of business. Steadfastly complies with all of Virtua Health’s privacy policies and reports any breach of such policies, whether the individual or another member of the workforce committed the breach. Refuses offers, solicitations and payments to induce referrals of the people we serve for an item of service reimbursable by a third party. Notifies their supervisor and/or the Director of Compliance and Privacy Officer of instances of non-compliance. Protects and retains records and documents as required by professional standards, governmental regulations and Virtua Health policies. Complies with organizational & departmental policies, procedures & standards, for example but not limited to: Associate health, Dress code, Attendance, Safety/Fire, Universal Precautions, Infection Control, and Safety Reporting.

Plans and implements course(s) integrating theory and clinical experiences to prepare students for entry-level nursing practice. Organizes the course based on the course outline. Develops evaluation tools. Coordinates clinical experiences with appropriate agencies. Utilizes creative teaching strategies in the classroom and clinical settings. Evaluates the course and submits written course report. Serves as a role model in the classroom and clinical area. Demonstrates caring behaviors to students, patients, families, and staff.

Participates in the planning, development, and evaluation of curriculum. Participates in weekly course planning meetings. Selects learning environments appropriate to contemporary nursing. Evaluates clinical learning experiences. Contributes to the development of the annual budget. Participates in faculty workshops.

Contributes to the promotion of the total program. Participates in Open House Activities. Participates in the interview process for applicants. Participates in School activities. Participates in committees of the Faculty Organization

Manages student guidance, evaluation, and discipline to ensure fair and equitable treatment. Participates in the guidance program and provides student advisement. Provides formative and summative evaluations as appropriate. Enforces the policies of the School. Manages classroom and clinical student behaviors.

Demonstrates professionalism and self-development appropriate to teaching, service, and scholarship. Participates in continuing education activities. Maintains CPR certification for health care providers. Fulfills requirements of hospital –based mandatory education. Demonstrates clinical competence in the area of expertise. Promotes the nursing profession through community service. Participates in the orientation of new faculty. Assists in the development of faculty personnel policies.

Supports and utilizes research in nursing and nursing education. Incorporates research finding into theory content and clinical practice. Participates in research activities. Incorporates current nursing education research in the development/maintenance/evaluation of the total program.

Position Qualifications Required:

Required Experience: 2+ years of teaching experience preferred, Will train Novice educators with Adjunct faculty experience

Required Education: Master of Nursing degree required, Master of Nursing Education, EdD, PhD or DNP preferred

Training / Certification / Licensure: RN licensure in the state of New Jersey required, BLS required, (ACLS, NALS, PALS required for specialty courses) CNE preferred

Annual Salary: $104,613 - $167,938
The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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