Adjunct Instructor- School of Nursing- JFK- Per Diem - Hackensack Meridian Health

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• Maintains accountability for teaching, directing and evaluating nursing students in the clinical, laboratory, and/or theoretical settings.
• Documents student progress in a timely manner. Keeps students informed of progress and returns graded material in a timely manner. Develops a plan of action when necessary. 
• Acts as role model for students. Provides clinical and/or laboratory support to students, faculty, and nursing staff. 
• Uses problem-solving skills when dealing with student and client issues; incorporates psychosocial, cultural, communication, spiritual, safety and evidence-based nursing aspects into educational activities. 
• Demonstrates ability to work with diverse groups of learners. Generational, cultural and age-specific considerations are included in educational approaches. Documents student progress in a timely manner.
• Keeps students informed of progress and returns graded material in a timely manner. Develops a plan of action when necessary. Designs and revises educational activities utilizing principles of adult learning theory. 
• Maintains open lines of communication, communicates student educational activities to Course Coordinator, nursing unit managers and assigned staff nurses. Evaluates and summarizes feedback from students. 
• Evaluates effectiveness and outcomes of educational endeavors. Plans, supervises, and evaluates clinical and/or laboratory performance to foster clinical judgment.
• Uses a variety of creative teaching strategies and delivery methods. 
• Implements activities that involve learners, promotes critical thinking and technical skills competencies. 12. Maintains flexibility while managing roles and responsibilities.
• Promotes self-development by remaining current in skills, practice area knowledge, advances in technologies and research. 14. Keeps current in specialty area by attending in-service programs, workshops, seminars and conventions. Is a member of a professional nursing organization and participates in professional and community activities.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program 
• Master's degree in Nursing or DNP. 
• American Heart Association BLS for the Health Care Provider.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: 

• At least five years of experience in nursing, three of which are in teaching.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• National League for Nursing Certification. -Certified Nurse Educator 
• Certification in clinical area of expertise.