Instructor MSN - Med/Surg

St. Luke's University Health Network

St. Luke's School Of Nursing, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Nursing, Clinical Research, Clinical Support, Clinical Training, Communication Skills, Community Support, Depth Perception, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Nursing, Philosophy, Registered Nurse (RN), Research Nursing, Standards Development, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
St. Luke's School Of Nursing, PA
POSTED
8 days ago

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Instructor MSN, in collaboration with other faculty plans, implements, and evaluates clinical instruction in campus and clinical laboratories. Supports an academic and non-academic milieu in the school conducive to effective student learning and personal development. Acts within the defined philosophy and framework of the diploma nursing program. Contributes to the development and advancement of the nursing profession and nursing practice.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Creates a positive milieu in the clinical and campus laboratory and the nursing program that fosters student learning and development.
  • Evaluates student learning outcomes in various units of clinical instruction.
  • Evaluates student clinical performance in accordance with established standards defined by the course faculty and the school.
  • Establishes positive faculty-student relationships with effective communications in formal and informal contacts.
  • Assumes clinical teaching assignment workload per nursing program policy.
  • Utilizes current clinical nursing research applicable to area of teaching.
  • Participates in activities promoting the nursing program and school.
  • Serves as a professional role model for students and staff.
  • Supports a learning community within the nursing program.
  • Implements the program philosophy, conceptual framework, and instructional plan to insure integrity of the curriculum.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Clinical instruction may require walking up to six hours per day and potentially two hours consecutively and may require standing for one hour. Continuously expected to use fingers and hands, handle items and carry up to ten pounds. Frequently expected to climb stairs or ladder, reach above shoulder level, lift, push, or carry up to ten pounds. Occasionally required to firmly grasp objects, be able to maintain squat or crouch position, or lift or push up to 100 pounds; rarely required to twist and turn fingers and hands; or carry greater than 10 pounds. Sensory requirements include touching and perceiving attributes of objects; hearing as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies; general vision, near and far, color, peripheral vision and depth perception, and adequate olfactory function.

EDUCATION:

Master's Degree in area of nursing specialization preferred. Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing required, with a plan for obtaining a graduate degree in nursing within 5 years of initial appointment.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of two years RN clinical experience in area of master's degree specialization. Demonstrated competence as a professional nurse in full time recent practice. Demonstrated experience and effectiveness as a clinician. Utilization of clinical research findings in nursing practice. Training in computer programs including Microsoft Office and Windows applications.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Company

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St. Luke's University Health Network

St. Luke's University Health Network is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey.

The Network provides services at more than 150 sites. St. Luke's University Health Network is comprised of six hospital sites. The Network includes:

  • More than 80 owned physician-practice sites
  • 300 employed primary care/specialist physicians
  • Various outpatient testing and service facilities
  • Home health
  • Hospice services (inpatient and outpatient)
  • Largest ambulance provider in Bucks County and second largest in Lehigh County
  • Other related organizations
  • 57,500+ annual admissions
  • 195,000 annual emergency room visits
  • 1,325 physicians on the Medical Staff (96 percent board-certified)
  • 8,600+ employees
  • More than 1,350 volunteers

Areas of exceptional medical expertise include:

  • Level 1 Adult Trauma Center: fully accredited by Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation; 2,400+ annual trauma cases; St. Luke's 1.75 percent mortality rate represents top decile performance, significantly better than peer group as measured by National Trauma Data Bank of the American College of Surgeons; aeromedical transport services
  • Oncology: first and only cancer program in Pennsylvania to receive American College of Surgeons' highest quality recognition for three consecutive years; only Pennsylvania program to receive award in 2010; region's only fellowship-trained surgical oncologists; advanced programs for melanoma (internationally recognized melanoma investigator), lung, breast, prostate, gynecologic and gastrointestinal cancers and tumors of the brain and spine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery: multiple-year recipient of highest rating for cardiac bypass surgery, represents top decile performance achieved by only 10 percent of U.S. hospitals (Society for Thoracic Surgery); region's first Joint Commission certified Heart Failure Program; comprehensive surgical services excluding heart transplants
  • Neuroscience: accredited Stroke Center; additional Centers of Excellence include: Balance Center, Headache Center, Memory Disorders Center, Multiple Sclerosis Center, Sleep Disorders Center
  • Orthopaedics: advanced expertise in total joint replacement and reconstruction, computer-assisted minimally invasive surgery, primary and reconstructive surgery of the spine, sports injuries, diseases and conditions of the hand and elbow, traumatic injuries
  • Women's/Children's Health: high-risk pregnancy; the region’s busiest obstetrical service; two neonatal intensive care units; pediatric specialty care provided by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
  • Robotic/Minimally Invasive Surgery: one of the nation's most experienced robotic surgical teams
  • Radiology: designated international General Electric Healthcare Show Site for imaging technology; designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by American College of Radiology
  • Bariatric Surgery: designated Center of Excellence by American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Surgical Review Corporation

St. Luke's offers an exceptional benefit plan for employees. Our values are reflected in all we do for patients, each other and the community:

Pride - We take pride in our accomplishments and in our organization.

Caring - We show consideration for others and their feelings. We treat others as we want to be treated.

Respect - We recognize the value, diversity and importance of each other, those we serve and the organization.

Accountability - We are responsible to make decisions and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.

Flexibility - We adapt to the changing needs and expectations of those we serve.

Teamwork - We work together to improve quality.

The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services