RN Mental Health Instructor

About the role

Jersey College is seeking a RN Mental Health Instructor - Clinical to join our dedicated team. This position provides clinical instruction at various healthcare settings and focuses on fostering students' academic growth and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical instruction at long-term care, sub-acute, and acute clinical sites.
• Create a clinical environment that supports students' academic growth and professional development.
• Prepare and submit student progress reports and grade reports.
• Maintain accurate and timely attendance records.
• Evaluate student competence based on program philosophy and objectives.
• Implement evaluation devices to measure student learning and clinical experience.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Maintain 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

• Create and maintain relationships with students and colleagues.
• Be motivated, self-directed, and a team player.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Organize and prioritize workflow effectively.
• Supervise students in the clinical environment.
• Deliver lessons at the level of an RN or PN student.
• Be knowledgeable and experienced in the area of nursing specialty.
• Have relevant experience as a Registered Nurse that contributes to student learning.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree required.
• Valid State RN license required.
• Minimum of 3 years recent experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required.