Adjunct Nursing Instructor

• Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
• Be part of an exceptional health care experience.
• Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
• LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S.
• News & World Report for 23 consecutive years.
• We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region.
• Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety.
• These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
• Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
• Summary Teaches and supervises nursing students in the classroom and/or clinical settings and contributes to the professional development of nursing students.
• Job Duties Creates an environment in the classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical settings that facilitates student learning and achievement of desired knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
• Assists students to develop as nurses and integrate the values and behaviors expected of those who fulfill that role.
• Implements effective clinical and assessment evaluation strategies appropriate to the learning outcomes of the course.
• Applies clinical expertise in the health care environment.
• Operationalizes the curriculum in order to prepare graduates to function effectively in the health care environment.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication and collaborative inter-professional relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing and Master’s Degree Nursing (or actively enrolled) in ACEN/NLNAC or CCNE accredited program. 3 years Teaching in a classroom or clinical setting. Demonstrates integrity, stability, imagination, and discriminative judgment in instruction of nursing students. Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Demonstrates interest and respect for students. Demonstrates commitment to life-long learning. Demonstrates respect, collegiality, professionalism, and caring in relations with administration, staff, colleagues, and students. Knowledge of FERPA. RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree or Doctorate CNE - Certified Nurse Educator NLN - State of Pennsylvania within 180 Days Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.

Examples

Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description

Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities. https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes. Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 420 S Jackson St Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill S. Jackson Street Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Per diem; variable shift hours Department: 1024-00016 School Of Nursing Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community. Submit your Resume to join our Talent Network and stay informed about future opportunities! LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.