Location:

Geisinger Lewistown Hospital (GLH)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Geisinger's School of Nursing offers industry leading nursing education, including an associate degree for LPNs and RNs. The school provides hands-on curriculum that combines classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, and extensive clinical experience within Geisinger facilities. With a strong emphasis on patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and professional development, Geisinger School of Nursing prepares graduates to succeed as entry-level registered nurses and transition smoothly into clinical practice within an integrated healthcare environment.

Job Duties:

The GSON Adjunct Faculty provide didactic and/or clinical instruction to groups of students according to regulatory and accreditation guidelines and academic standards. Prepares course syllabus according to School of Nursing guidelines. Participates in curriculum development and evaluation. Assists with the advisement of students and applicants.

This role is per diem. Shifts are typically 8-hours from 6:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.

A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) is required, plus a minimum of 1 year RN work experience. ​MSN is required within 5 years of start date.

Job Duties:

• Assists full-time faculty in preparing course syllabus for all courses taught.
• Prepares lesson plans for all clinical experiences.
• Reviews and orders appropriate textbooks and other classroom and laboratory materials.
• Conducts laboratory and clinical experiences.
• Participates in faculty and student body committees and activities as assigned by the Director.
• Assists potential students in the accurate and timely completion of applications and participates in the selection of students.
• Monitors the student environment to assure students a clean, comfortable, orderly and safe environment conducive to learning.
• Adheres to educational standards, curriculum standards and regulatory and accreditation requirements in preparation and delivery of curriculum.
• Evaluates student performance fairly, accurately, in a timely fashion, and in accordance with School of Nursing grading policies.
• Maintains clinical expertise within clinical field.
• Coordinates students' clinical experiences with appropriate clinical sites in accordance with clinical agreements arranged by the Director.

Position Details:

Work is typically performed in a 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 (Required)

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.