PN Program Instructor, Full Time, Days

The PN Program Instructor will be responsible for teaching nursing theory, skills and clinicals to a number of students related to their field/topic working alongside the primary instructor.  Instructional material and an outline of the curriculum from the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health is provided to develop a curriculum with the primary instructor.  The material presented to students may be in combination of in-person and online.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Attends to the daily needs of the School of Allied Health nursing related programs.
• Maintains professional responsibility and enhances professional development.  
• Contributes to the mission of the organization by supporting the Employee Philosophy, Planetree Model of Care, and Organizational Goals. 

EDUCATION:  

• Unencumbered RN License for the State of CT required.
• Candidate must have either a bachelor degree or master degree in Nursing (BSN or MSN). 
• If candidate does not have an MSN, must be matriculated in an MSN accredited program, or complete an MSN program within four (4) years of being hired.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: 

• Three (3) years or more of clinical nursing experience required.
• One (1) or more years of teaching preferred (formal or informal). Preferred one (1) year of long-term care setting but not required. 
• Possess strong computer skills including in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Ability to teach interactively and engage students whether online or in-person. Thorough knowledge of correct English grammar, spelling and punctuation and ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.
• Superior customer service skills and ability to work productively and maintain excellent relationships with instructors, hospital staff and students.