INSTRUCTOR OF INSERVICE NURSING

Code: 02153@ Local Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

An Instructor of Inservice Nursing is a registered professional nurse who, under direction, is responsible for the theoretical and clinical inservice training of professional and nonprofessional nursing personnel; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

• Under direction, develops objectives and teaching schedules for assigned courses in accord with principles as contained in the New Jersey Nurse Practice Art.
• Prepares classroom lectures for theoretical classes.
• Prepares organization of instruction for clinical classes.
• Attends conferences to coordinate and integrate teaching of assigned courses with basic organization as developed by supervisors.
• Selects, ascertains, and prepares requisitions for provision of books, teaching aids, facilities, materials, and supplies for proper teaching of assigned courses.
• Maintains a dignified, professional approach to the nursing profession and to teaching.
• Maintains a close association to students, and evaluates their progress in classes and their development of proper attitudes.
• Performs orientation of all new personnel to hospital routines and basic procedures.
• Conducts training programs for hospital attendants, nurses aides, and practical nurses.
• Prepares clear, sound, and accurate reports containing recommendations and findings.
• Maintains records and files.
• Maintains a dignified, professional attitude in the association with students, faculty, and supervisors.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Nursing Education.

Experience

One (1) year of experience as a registered professional nurse.

License

Applicants must possess a current and valid Professional Nurse license (RN) in the State of New Jersey.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of standard nursing techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of methods and principles of education.
• Knowledge of teaching methods and functions of various hospital departments.
• Knowledge of curricula content of all nursing specialities.
• Knowledge of laws governing registry and training of nurses.
• Knowledge of policies and standards established by national accrediting agencies.
• Knowledge of methods used in counseling and guiding students.
• Knowledge of problems involved in giving assignments and instructions to individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of methods used in maintaining discipline.
• Knowledge of methods used in preparing reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Knowledge of the establishment and maintenance of records and files.
• Ability to analyze, comprehend, and interpret rules and regulations.
• Ability to comprehend and utilize principles and approved procedures and techniques of nursing.
• Ability to organize assigned administrative work and develop effective work methods.
• Ability to work harmoniously with associates.
• Ability to give assignments and instructions to employees, and to provide them with advice and assistance when difficult and unusual problems arise.
• Ability to check employees' work to see that proper procedures are followed, that reasonable standards of workmanship and output are maintained, and that desired objectives are achieved.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships among assigned students.
• Ability to use tact and impartiality in dealing with students.
• Ability to secure cooperation of students and arouse interest in subjects taught.
• Ability to prepare and put into effect work schedules.
• Ability to see that emergencies are handled in an efficient manner.
• Ability to give specialized training to assigned personnel.
• Ability to assist in the keeping of records.
• Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to establishment and maintain records and files.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.