Job Description

Fortis Cookeville has a current opening for a Nursing Instructor. Fortis is affiliated with Education Affiliates, a company with approximately 50 post-secondary schools nationwide, of which over 20 offer nursing programs.  These schools are known as Fortis College, Fortis Institute, Denver School of Nursing, and St. Paul’s School of Nursing.  Our programs range from practical nursing to MSN degrees.

Nursing faculty are professionals with the education and practice skills to prepare the next generation of nursesFaculty members are accountable to the Dean/Director of Nursing for the implementation of the approved curriculum, in accordance with the mission and philosophy of the nursing program and the College/CampusThey provide students with opportunities to acquire the knowledge and practice the skills identified in course objectives using varied and appropriate teaching methodsThey plan learning activities to meet program outcomes based on the standards set by policies, legal and other regulatory requirements, and acceptable practiceFaculty also participate in the program’s evaluation and continuous improvement process and engage in personal professional development.

Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited professional nursing education program.

• A current active unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the state of TN or a multistate privilege to practice in TN.

• A master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program (Practical Nursing programs BSN may be acceptable depending on local need).

• Previous teaching experience preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and analytical skills.

• Excellent teaching and classroom management skills

• Functional abilities to carry out classroom, clinical and laboratory teaching responsibilities

• Competence in clinical skills in areas of teaching

• Competent in personal computer applications: word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email.

• Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screening, required immunizations, current CPR and HIPAA certifications

• Provides annual documentation of continuing professional growth at the employee’s expense.

Qualifications

• Experience of at least three years in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse.
• A master's degree in nursing from an accredited program required for faculty teaching in associate degree and bachelor of science in nursing programs.