Faculty- School of Nursing (Evenings, Full-time) - Instructor MSN

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Job description

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.

In collaboration with other faculty plans, implements, and evaluates instruction in the classroom, campus and clinical experiences. Supports an academic and non-academic milieu in the nursing department conducive to effective student learning and personal development. Acts within the defined philosophy and framework of the nursing program. Contributes to the development and advancement of the nursing profession, nursing practice, and nursing education through scholarly endeavors. Enhances the nursing program, Network, Nursing Profession, School and the Community through contributed professional services.

• Participates in the governance of the nursing program through the Faculty Organization and its appropriate working units.
• In collaboration with other faculty contributes to the defined curriculum plan by planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating instruction.
• Utilizes diverse pedagogy appropriate for student population with an emphasis on adult learning strategies and active learning formats.
• Creates a positive milieu in the classroom, clinical and campus laboratory, and the nursing program that fosters student learning and development.
• Evaluates student learning outcomes in various units of instruction.
• Evaluates student performance in accordance with established standards defined by the course faculty and the nursing department.
• Advises students on academic and programmatic matters for assigned advisees.
• Establishes positive faculty-student relationships with effective communications in formal and informal contacts.
• Assumes teaching assignment workload per nursing program policy.
• Attends research related conferences, workshops, and lectures. Critiques research studies in relation to methodology, analysis, interpretation, and relevance. Utilizes current research applicable to area of teaching. Develops areas of interest in research activities. Develops plan for professional growth. Participates as a member of the faculty organization and a college committee. Participates in activities promoting the nursing program. Maintains membership in professional organizations and/or community groups. Provides service to the community external to the nursing department. 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 content/process instructional plan to insure integrity of the curriculum. Demonstrates/models the Network and School core values and customer service behaviors in interactions with all internal and external customers. Complies with Network and School policies regarding safety, attendance and dress code.
• Maintenace of clinical competence as registered nurse
• Accepts changes in teaching assignment based on needs of the nursing department

OTHER FUNCTIONS

1. Participates in orientation of new faculty and students.

2. Assists in student recruitment and visitation programs.

3. Assumes team leadership as assigned or needed.

4. Serves on structural units of the Network or School as requested.

5. Participates in the faculty development program of the School.

6. Prepares course grades, documents, registration material, and records.

7. Participates in peer review of faculty performance as requested.

8. Assumes other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Classroom days may require standing up to four hours per day, and potentially two consecutive hours. 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.

POTENTIAL ON-THE-JOB RISKS:

Cuts and punctures: caution should be taken when assigned to risk areas. Assault and battery: security department is available for assistance. Radiation exposure and chemical and biological hazards: gloves and protective aprons available.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Effective verbal and written communication required with other faculty, administration, hospital personnel, visitors, and external professional agencies. Maintenance of positive relationship with students and professional staff essential.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Master's Degree in area of nursing specialization, earned doctorate in nursing or related area preferred; RN licensure in Pennsylvania;

EXPERIENCE:

Two years of work experience in area of specialization; demonstrated effectiveness as a teacher or potential for effective teaching at the pre-licensure RN program level; demonstrated competence as a professional nurse in full time recent practice with advanced clinical certification in area of expertise; utilization of research findings; membership in professional organizations is encouraged. Computer literacy in word processing and clinical nursing computer systems.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Full-time day and/or evening/weekend assignments as required by the School of Nursing. Self-determined work scheduling within departmental policy.

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.

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