LPN Instructor

Description

Holy Name is New Jersey's last remaining independent, Catholic health system, comprising a comprehensive 361-bed acute care medical center, a cancer center, medical fitness center, residential hospice, nursing school, and physician network. The system has a national reputation for providing culturally sensitive care to a diverse population, drawing patients from across the New York City region to its specialty centers and renowned doctors. Holy Name's mission to provide technologically advanced, compassionate and personalized care extends across a continuum that encompasses education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and wellness maintenance. The system is known as a high-quality, low-cost provider of extraordinary clinical care given by compassionate, highly trained physicians and staff.

A Brief Overview

The School of Nursing instructor works collaboratively with the faculty team and the Program Coordinator to plan, design, and implement the curriculum including didactic, skills lab, simulation, and clinical activities to facilitate the achievement of end of course and end of program student learning outcomes. Academic advisement, committee work, and data collection to assess the achieve of student learning and program outcomes.

What You Will Do

Maintains familiarity and knowledge with current literature relative to nursing education and researchPlans, implements, teaches and evaluates various courses designed to meet nursing educational needsPresents effective oral and written educational material to nursing students in a classroom, skills lab, simulation, or clinical settingEvaluates and documents the progress of students on a timely basis in attaining course knowledge and level objectives using valid and reliable assessment toolsVerbally and in writing counsels students for any academic problems and notifies DirectorCollaborates with Professional Practice and Unit Manager regarding orientation in the clinical area, and plans, directs and provides classroom and clinical instructionMakes regular rounds to observe the students clinical performance and to identify learning needsActs as a role model for professional nursing practice and maintains an accurate system of documentation relative to the educational experience of the studentsConsults with Holy Name Medical Center practitioners and departments to validate current practices, gather information and ensure a well-rounded approach to Nursing EducationActs as a faculty advisor for student groups and recognizes student problems and learning difficulties and provides counseling or makes appropriate referralsParticipates in professional organizations related to nursing education and serves on Holy Name Medical Center or School of Nursing committees. Actively participates in school functions such as commencementIdentifies needs and makes recommendations concerning budgetary expenditures or in the development of school policies and procedures. Submits recommendations to Director on a timely basisParticipates in data collection to assess the achievement of course outcomes, end of program student learning outcomes, and program outcomesParticipates in the continuing accreditation process and activitiesMaintains and revises the curriculum using outcome data, best educational practices, and current healthcare standards of practice

Education Qualifications

BSN RequiredMaster's Preferred

Experience Qualifications

1-3 years Two years of recent nursing experience, preferably in area of specialization Required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.

Licenses and Certifications

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of New Jersey Upon Hire Required

Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented team of physicians, nurses, allied health employees, and a wide variety of non-clinical administrative and operational staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.