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Job Title Adjunct Faculty - Registered Nurse - Geisinger School of Nursing (Per Diem) Location Lewistown, PA Job Category RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support Work Type Part time Department JM-GLH School of Nursing Division Date posted 05/14/2025 Job ID R-78612

Job Summary

Provides 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.

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.


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.

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  • Collaborative
  • Communicator
  • Compassionate
  • Problem-solver
  • Team Player
  • Trustworthy

Culture

Culture

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. Our nurses treat each other with respect and compassion, embrace diversity and take time to connect and listen. We are led by five main values:

  • Kindness

  • Excellence

  • Safety

  • Learning

  • Innovation

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Kayla Montecalvo

Growing up in the northeast, Geisinger has always had a reputation of being a leader in cutting edge medicine. Being part of their staff is both a privilege and honor. So far working as a RN, has been an incredible experience. The staff is knowledgeable and passionate about their field. They are always willing to help me further my education and skills.

Kayla Montecalvo

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Madison Osborne

I had a very positive experience as a student nurse during my clinical rotations and knew I wanted to join the nursing team at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. As a new nurse everyone has been extremely helpful. My coworkers are dedicated to the success of the team and providing the best care possible for our patients.

Madison Osborne

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Janet Tomcavage

I'm excited to take the lessons I've learned along my journey from bedside nurse to educator to leader and help position Geisinger's more than 6,500 nurses—in all positions, from LPNs to RNs to advanced practice nurses—for their own future successes.

Janet Tomcavage

Chief Nursing Executive, MSN, RN

Benefits

Benefits

  • Health and Wellness Programs

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Professional Development

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

  • Collaboration

  • Awards and Recognition

Responsibilities

Position Details

Hours: Per diem; dayshift (8-9 hours per day)- scheduled as needed

Travel: 25%- may travel to GMC in Danville, PA

License: Registered Nurse License is required

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) is required; ​MSN is required within 5 years of start date.

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

Problem Management; Analytical Thinking; Interpersonal Communication; Professional Presentation; Organizing; Computer Literacy

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier 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.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.

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