Instructor - Nursing jobs in Nashua, NH

The instructor participates in planning and implementing the educational program and performs diversified duties in the instruction, direction, supervision, and evaluation of students. The instructor leads curriculum development and revisions, and evaluation of program outcomes using evidence-based practice.  The instructor works to support student success in academics and clinicals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• Provides an interactive learning experience in didactic teaching.
• Guides students in the development of clinical skills and critical thinking, including giving constructive feedback and evaluations.
• Creates learning experiences in nursing lab and simulation.
• Assists students to be successful through teaching, tutoring, and advising.
• Participates in committee work and self-governance, develops and evaluates curriculum, continues self-learning, and serves as a role model. 
• Other duties as consistent with this role.
• Instructors with assignments that include student supervision in the clinical setting need Epic access.

Job Requirements

Job Knowledge and Skills

Education and Experience

• Current NH Registered Nurse required
• Approved by the NH Board of Nursing as an AD nurse educator preferred
• Master’s degree in Nursing strongly preferred
• Minimum of three years’ experience in nursing practice required
• One to two years’ experience as a nursing educator in an academic or practice setting preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs.  Some stress related to high level of responsibility for quality care.

Americans with Disabilities Statement

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

Standard of Business Conduct

Every St Joseph Hospital employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Core Values

Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.