EDUCATION:

Must have Masters degree in Nursing, current RN license in Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and current BLS certification.

EXPERIENCE:

Requires four to five years of progressively responsible nursing experience including a minimum of two years clinical experience and two years teaching experience within the past five years.  Evidence of clinical competence in area of clinical instruction required.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Demonstrated management, teaching and interpersonal skills in directing and supporting the faculty and students.

Working Conditions

Cognitive:

Ability to organize responsibilities, make decisions, and demonstrate critical thinking.

Sensory:

Visual, hearing and tactile ability sufficient for observation and assessment.

Affective:

Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural and intellectual backgrounds.

Psychomotor:

Physical abilities sufficient to move from room to room and to maneuver in small spaces.  Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective nursing care such as lift, move and position clients; use equipment and administer CPR.

Scope of Position Responsibilities

For Supervision:

Responsible for the course related activities of all faculty in the course, and for all students in the course.

For Internal/External Relationships:

Must be able to initiate and support affiliations with clinical agencies, utilize community resources, work with multi-disciplinary teams, and facilitate relationships among faculty, staff and students.

Limits of Authority:

Functions independently within the broad scope of established department policies and goals; generally refers specific problems to Associate Director for clarification of operating policies and procedures.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.