Provide clinical instruction to nursing students at various healthcare sites and foster their academic and professional growth. Manage student progress reports, attendance records, and competency evaluations based on program objectives.
Job DetailsJob Location
Scranton
Campus -
Scranton,
PA 18510Salary
Range: $60.00
HourlyInformation: 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.
Position
RN Mental Health Instructor -
Clinical - 7am-3pm -
Mon,
Tue,
Thu,
Fri
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
QualificationsMinimum
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; 201-489-5836; CivilRightsCoordinator@jerseycollege.edu ; or TitleIXcoordinator@jerseycollege.edu. 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”.
Requirements
Requires a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and a valid State RN License. Candidates must have at least 3 years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse, with prior teaching experience preferred.
postgraduate degree
Communication Skills
Student Supervision
Curriculum Implementation
Relationship Management
Student Evaluation
Workflow Prioritization
Nursing Education
Clinical Instruction
Lesson Delivery
Mental Health Nursing
Posting details
Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$60 - $60/hr
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Posted
Jul 17, 2026
Application
Employer website
Market context
Pennsylvania RN mental health roles stay selective
Pennsylvania employers continue to seek RN mental health instructors for settings that need both clinical expertise and teaching ability. These roles are competitive because they require an MSN, an active Pennsylvania RN license, and recent bedside experience, so candidates who can show current psychiatric or mental health practice often stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of how you teach and support patients.
