RN - Registered Nurse - Faculty - Geisinger School of Nursing

Location:

Geisinger School of Nursing

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.

Job Duties:

​​The Geisinger School of Nursing faculty provide didactic and clinical instruction to groups of students according to regulatory and accreditation standards and guidelines.  Ensures excellent student experiences by optimizing educational interactions in alignment with our purpose, mission, and vision.

​A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) is required. MSN is required within 5 years of start date.

Benefits at Geisinger:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
• Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous PTO that accrues quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
• Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more

Job Duties:

• Participates in curriculum development and the review and maintenance of course objectives and syllabi.  Provision and evaluation of both didactic, simulation/lab, and clinical instruction.
• Supervise assistant faculty, adjunct clinical faculty, clinical instructors, and preceptors for clinical experiences associated with courses.  Conduct frequent debriefs and evaluation of clinical instruction effectiveness, as well as student clinical development, in collaboration with all clinical instructors to ensure course objectives are being met.
• Conducts educational experiences and teaching in alignment with end of program student learning objectives, state and accreditation standards, and school philosophy.
• Engages as student advisor and offers ongoing student support through the availability of office hours.  Supports recruitment and retention efforts.
• Participation in institutional engagement and advancement through committee participation, institutional activities, and other job duties as assigned by the Director or Associate Dean.  
• Maintains a positive work and learning environment by fostering professional and respectful relationships with students, faculty, staff, and all clinical sites.
• Engage in on-going professional development: continuing education programs, conferences, maintaining expertise in clinical specialty, and participation in scholarly and community outreach activities.

Position Details:

Work is typically performed in a classroom, office, or clinical environment.  Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.  The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.  Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Required), Master's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year-Nursing (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Computer Literacy, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Problem Management, Professional Presentation

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. 

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.  We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.