Nurse Educator - OB/PEDS

Information:

Jersey College is an institution of higher learning with a vision to be nationally recognized through our dedication to excellence and innovation in nursing education while offering pathways for professional growth. Since our founding, Jersey College has graduated over 13,500 nurses.

Jersey College has positions available in our Nursing Program and is looking for Registered Nurses who have a desire and passion for teaching and will take both pride and ownership in the success of their students.

Here is the schedule (Adjunct or Full Time)

**BSN is accepted, however you will be limited to teaching clinicals only - part time only**

Note: ***Full time is 40 hours per week (on site 40 hours per week at the school) - Monday-Friday Day Shift***

Position:

Registered Nurse Instructor - OB/PEDS - Day Shift - Full Time

On site @ 10820 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934

Mondays: OB/Pediatrics Lab/Practicum: 8 hours 6:30-3pm
Tuesdays: OB/Pediatrics Lab/Practicum: 8 hours 6:30-3pm
Wednesdays: OB/Pediatrics Lab/Practicum: 8 hours 6:30-3pm
Thursdays: Maternal/Child Theory 8:00-12pm
Fridays: Maternal/Child Theory 8:00am-11:30am

Clinical site addresses are the following:

Obstetrics: NKMC in north Knoxville - 7565 Dannaher Dr, Powell, TN 37849

Pediatrics: Susannah's House - 923 Dameron Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921

Essential Functions:

• Providing clinical instruction at long-term care, sub-acute, and acute clinical sites.
• Creating a clinical environment that fosters students academic growth and guides their professional development.
• Preparing student progress reports and grade reports
• Maintaining accurate and timely attendance records
• Evaluating student competence-based on program philosophy and objectives
• Implementing evaluation devices of student learning and clinical experience to measure progress and competency
• Attending faculty meetings
• Maintaining 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

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to create and maintain relationships with students and co-workers
• Motivated, 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 on the level of an RN or PN student
• Knowledgeable and experienced in the area of nursing specialty
• Relevant experience as a Registered Nurse that will contribute to student learning

Minimum Qualifications:

• MSN Required;
• Valid State RN License Required
• Minimum of 3 years recent experience as a Registered Nurse
• Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Jersey College does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or military veteran status (“Protected Status”) and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on a Protected Status in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by the Age Discrimination Act, Section 504, Title II, Title III, Title VI, Title VII Title IX and their regulations, and other federal and state regulations and guidelines that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against a Protected Status, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about the Age Discrimination Act, Section 504, Title II, Title III, Title VI, Title VII or Title IX may be referred to Jersey College’s Title IX Compliance Coordinator and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. Jersey College’s Title IX Compliance Coordinator and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator is the Director of Institutional Effectiveness who may be contacted at the following: 546 U.S. Highway 46, Teterboro, NJ 07608;

Jersey College’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located within the College Catalog (available at www.jerseycollege.edu/student-resources/college-catalog) under the sections entitled “Civil Rights Policies” and “Title IX and VAWA Policies”.

• Ability to create and maintain relationships with students and co-workers
• Motivated, self-directed
• Team player
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize work flow
• Ability to supervise students in the clinical environment
• Ability to deliver an  effective lesson on the level of an LPN student
• Knowledgeable and experienced in the area of nursing specialty

Minimum Qualifications:

• MSN
• Valid Nursing License in state of employment
• Minimum of 3 years recent experience in specialty field
• Prior teaching experience is not required.

Notice of Non-discrimination

Jersey College is committed to providing an environment that respects and encourages the development and growth of all students, faculty and staff. Discriminatory and harassing behaviors that unfairly or unlawfully interfere with an individual’s educational pursuits violate our College’s policies and procedures and are not tolerated. Such forms of discrimination and harassment include, but are not limited to, discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or military veteran status. Jersey College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

Jersey College encourages all students, staff, and administrators to work together to prevent all forms of discrimination and harassment, including those based on race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or military veteran status (individually and collectively, a protected status or a protected category).

Any student, staff, or third party seeking information with respect to the non-discrimination and harassment policies of Jersey College, including Title IX protections, may contact the Director of Institutional Effectiveness at 546 U.S. Highway 46, Teterboro, NJ 07608,