Thank you for your interest in the employment opportunities available at the Rutgers School of Nursing. As one of the nation’s top nursing schools—ranked #5 for our DNP program and #14 for our Master’s program by U.S. News & World Report—we provide unique and exciting opportunities to grow your career.
Please contact Christine Duggan, Associate Director, Faculty and Staff Resources, for confidential inquiries or questions please contact christine.duggan@rutgers.edu.
Administrative Faculty
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
– Mentor and guide faculty in understanding the criteria for rank, appointment, reappointment, and promotion;
– Guide faculty in the development of their reappointment and promotion packets.
– Provide expert mentorship to research-focused faculty related to programs of research, study design, competitive / federal funding opportunities, and grantsmanship.
– Provide individual career / success plans for each faculty member;
– Collaborate with the Dean to prepare first drafts of faculty appointment recommendation letters, drafts of the Dean promotion recommendation letters, and such.
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As the Inaugural Vice Dean of Nursing Research, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy by shaping and expanding the Schools’ programs of research in ways that can promote health, guide healthcare practices, and transform lives. The core responsibilities of the Inaugural Vice Dean of Nursing Research will include the cultivation of externally funded, faculty-led programs of research with an emphasis on NIH or NIH-equivalent funding. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Vice Dean will help to identify the School of Nursing’s research priorities, actively stimulate and mentor research-focused faculty, identify potential funding sources, and aid in the recruitment of research-focused faculty.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintain an exemplary program of research funded by NIH or equivalent source.
• Maintain an exemplary, sustained, impactful publication record.
• Provide leadership and vision in planning and implementing the School’s research agenda.
• Collaborate and partner with Rutgers / RBHS’ Centers and Schools to create interdisciplinary research opportunities.
• Mentor research faculty with a priority on the submission of NIH applications.
• Mentor Ph.D. students in the development of grant proposals (e.g. F31, AHRQ R36).
• Provide oversight and vision for the School of Nursing’s Centers of Excellence and set standards for research productivity and internal support.
• Monitor the School of Nursing’s rankings as published by the Blue Mountain Institute of Medical Research and implement successful strategies to achieve and sustain a competitive ranking.
• Provide feedback to the Associate Dean, Division of Nursing Science regarding faculty member’s research and scholarship performance.
• Work collaboratively with the Associate Dean, Division of Nursing Science in support of the Division’s faculty, mission, and vision.
• Provide the dean with regular updates, strategies to achieve research goals, and recommended metrics to gauge goal achievements.
• Collaborate with dean and vice deans in executive leadership activities.
• Support the School’s mission, vision, and goals.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Academic Leadership: In collaboration with School of Nursing administration, faculty, and staff, the Associate Dean, Division of Entry Into Practice (undergraduate):
- Prepares reports and organizes visits for accrediting and regulatory agencies for the Entry Into Practice Division.
- Ensures that clear goals and objectives are consistent with those of the School of Nursing and the appropriate faculty are maintained for all programs.
- Evaluates student, course, and program outcomes and uses data for curricula and faculty development.
- Facilitates development of comprehensive and coherent program curricula in compliance with all national standards.
- Prepares/Oversees student schedules and establishes course and faculty assignments.
- Evaluates the performance of Entry to Baccalaureate Division faculty and staff, and makes recommendations for appointment, reappointment, promotion, merit increases, tenure, and dismissals.
- Fulfills the role of a faculty member in teaching, scholarship, and service.
- Provides recommendations on grade grievances and appeals.
- Maintains professional demeanor and communications.
Recruitment and Retention:
- Participates in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of admission, progression and retention criteria for students in the Entry Into Practice Division and monitors same.
- Interfaces with key personnel and organizations in advancing the Entry Into Practice Division.
- Represents the programs to the public and communicates newsworthy faculty and/ Divisional activities to the Director of Marketing and Communication.
- Works with Program Directors to identify recruitment strategies for programs.
- Monitors retention and factors associated with changes in retention levels.
- Oversees coordination and recruitment of new faculty to the division.
- Oversees recruitment, retention, and quality control of preceptors and per diem (PTL) faculty.
Administrative Leadership:
- Monitors certification pass rates for all programs and works with Program Directors to develop remediation plans as needed.
- Collaborates with Executive Leadership to manages financial and human resources for the Entry to Baccalaureate Division.
- Collaborates with the Chief Financial Officer to prepare annual budget requests for the Entry Into Practice Division programs and operates within the approved budget.
- Submits reports as required and as requested.
- Works with faculty, School of Nursing Administration and staff to implement strategic plans and assure ongoing quality improvement and integrity of the Entry Into Practice Division.
- Facilitates faculty and student communication and participation regarding School of Nursing activities.
- Chairs Entry Into Practice Division meetings.
- Serves as ex-officio member on the Entry Into Practice Division, Faculty Practice Committee, and Standing Committees.
- Participates in meetings of the Dean’s Leadership Council
- Adheres to the policies and procedures of the School of Nursing, University, academic partners, and clinical institutions as appropriate.
- Understands and adheres to Rutgers University compliance standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
- Assumes other responsibilities or duties as assigned.
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Minimum Education and Experience:
-PhD or DNP in nursing and eligibility for licensure as an RN in NJ
-Progressive leadership experience, preferably in a large, complex, and high-performing academic healthcare setting. Ideally in the role of dean, associate or vice dean, department chair, or equivalent leadership position
-Distinguished record of effective, strong, and collaborative leadership experience in a nursing school or analogous organization
-A history of promoting and developing shared governance between faculty and administration
-The capacity to formulate and articulate a shared vision, to persuade a wide range of audiences of its value, and to engage others in its implementation
-Ability to recruit outstanding new faculty as well as retain the School’s strongest faculty
-Ideally a track record of extramural funding or the knowledge to support such endeavors
-Significant academic credentials, including a strong track record of success in research and international reputation
-Scholarly accomplishments in the field of nursing, as well as recognition as evidenced by involvement in societies and/or associations at a national and/or international level, especially at the leadership level
-Record of outstanding personal scholarship and achievement consistent with the rank of tenured full professor
-Excellent interpersonal skills
-Outstanding human relations and leadership skills
-The ability to function in a unionized environment is required
-Experience with philanthropic efforts, ideally those specific to nursing
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Non-Tenure Track Faculty
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching at the undergraduate level inclusive of didactic as well as clinical practica courses. Curriculum update and revision
Student advisement, mentorship, and support
Administrative duties may include program recruitment, application review, maintaining program regulatory, certifying agency and accrediting organization requirements, and participating on committees and task forces to advance the baccalaureate programs
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ability to teach and produce intellectual contributions in Psychiatric- Mental Health Nursing across the life span in undergraduate courses
• Administrative duties may include student advisement and mentorship, and periodic curricular review and updates.
Willingness to teach other areas of nursing, i.e. foundations, health assessment, leadership when needed
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Part-Time Instructor
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
1. Implement best practices in nursing education using active learning strategies in accordance with CCL, School, and University procedures and policies.
2. Collaborate with faculty on the implementation of clinical learning strategies to enhance student success in meeting program outcomes.
3. Evaluate students’ clinical skills performance in the Center for Clinical Learning
4. Setup, facilitate, and break down scheduled clinical learning experiences
5. Work with CCL faculty and staff to maintain inventory of supplies and equipment in the CCL.
6. Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.
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We are seeking qualified adjunct clinical instructors to teach on a per diem basis in our continuing education program through the Center for Professional Development. We deliver a variety of cutting edge offerings throughout the year, which can be found on our course schedule.
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MedSurg Nursing
Pediatrics
General Responsibilities
- Provide instruction and supervision in the acute and non-acute (clinical labs/continuity of nursing care/community nursing) clinical settings and assist during simulation teaching.
- Follow course syllabi to help students achieve set learning outcomes.
- Communicate with the Course Leader/Lead Instructor/Course Coordinator on an ongoing basis regarding student progress or any concerns.
- Attend course meetings before the semester start and when requested.
- Evaluate, grade, and provide feedback on required course assignments and tasks (i.e., Care plans, specialty papers, research projects, med math, etc.)
- Report a grade for each student to the Course Leader/Lead Instructor/Course Coordinator by the due date.
- Attend and participate in the simulation with your clinical group as scheduled.
- Minimum of a Master’s degree required to teach in MSN Programs and clinical for DNP programs (doctoral degree preferred)
- Doctoral Degree in nursing or related discipline preferred for didactic instruction in DNP Programs.
- Teaching experience preferred
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Program Academic Components:
Fundamentals of Nursing
Health Assessment
Pathophysiology & Pharmacotherapeutics
Responsibilities: Support Instruction
The Pre-Junior Enrichment Program Support Instructor guides and instructs a cohort of 20 students in fundamental aspects, health assessment, and Pathophysiology & Pharmacotherapeutics.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement School of Nursing EOF philosophy, curriculum, and course objectives in the classroom and clinical teaching for assigned courses, ensuring responsibility for program outcomes.
- Plan and oversee nursing students’ clinical experiences in simulated laboratory settings, providing direct/indirect supervision and evaluation.
- Serve as a positive professional role model, fostering peer-to-peer experiential learning and contributing to students’ professional/social development.
- Communicate current nursing-specific clinical policies, procedures, and expectations.
- Develop engaging clinical assignments aligned with students’ knowledge, skill competency, and learning needs.
- Provide documented feedback to students based on course outcomes.
- Fundamentals of Nursing support instruction: Focus on the Nursing Code of Ethics, patient safety, body mechanics, ADLs, infection control, and safe medication administration. Coach on proper use of patient equipment.
- Health Assessment support instruction: Emphasize assessment techniques, vital signs, pain assessment, mental status, and HEENT assessment. Coach on proper use of clinical equipment.
- Pathophysiology/Pharmacotherapeutics support instruction: Concentrate on infectious processes, inflammation, immunity response, HIV/AIDS, and malignant disorders.
If you are passionate about nursing education and possess the necessary qualifications, we invite you to apply for this multifaceted role. Your expertise will contribute to the holistic development of our nursing students.
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Program Academic Components:
Algebra Skills
Anatomy & Physiology
Critical Thinking Skills
English Skills
Stats Skills
Writing Skills
Responsibilities:
- Participate in planning and pre-program training meetings.
- Cover course material and test on content.
- Participate in SN-EOF Faculty team meetings to monitor student academic success.
- Track academic progress by administering exams, quizzes, and assignments.
- Execute diagnostic testing as an assessment of student strengths and weaknesses.
- Provide supplemental support.
- Serve as an academic coach for SN-EOF students experiencing academic difficulty.
- Collaborate with the SN-EOF Staff on special tasks and assignments such as the debate, the newsletter, and EOF end of the program ceremony.
We are excited to welcome passionate individuals to join our team and contribute to the success of our Summer Program. If you are ready for a rewarding and engaging experience, we encourage you to apply!
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Health Assessment Lab Instructors
These open positions are located at our Blackwood campus which is a part of Rutgers School of Nursing at Rutgers Biomedical Health Services (RBHS).
Minimum Education and Experience
Minimum master’s degree in Nursing.
Doctoral Degree in Nursing or related discipline, preferred.
Teaching experience with Baccalaureate nursing students preferred.
Certifications/Licenses
Current licensure or eligibility for RN licensure in New Jersey.
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Staff Positions
Responsibilities include managing maintenance, vendor relationships, and space planning, as well as assisting in technology procurement and implementation. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Facilities
Management or a related field, with demonstrated experience in building operations, facilities management, strong project management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across teams.
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Multiple vacancies: Newark, Paterson, Trenton and Camden
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
– Upon entry into out-of-home placement, assists with enrollment of a child in a managed care entity and identification of a medical home (primary care provider), and informs the child, caregiver and DCF/CP&P, as needed.
– Assesses a child’s heath care status and needs by retrieving a complete health history through obtaining and reviewing all medical records and interviewing past providers and caregivers; forwards all information to the medical home and other health providers as needed.
– Schedules an Initial Physical Health Evaluation, in consultation with the caregiver and DCF/CP&P, reviews the preliminary and final reports, and ensures that all recommendations for health care are completed.
– Develops a child health care plan in collaboration with the child’s medical home, as well as involved specialists, caregivers, other community service providers, and when appropriate, DCF/CP&P.
– Links the child and caregiver with appropriate health resources and community services.
– Successful applicant must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a BA / BS degree in a health related field required; current RN licensure; minimum of 1-2 years of experience in pediatric nursing required a current/valid drivers license and CPR certification
To apply for these positions, please visit our website links below to complete an application:
– Camden North Office located in Cherry Hill:
– Camden Central Office located in Cherry Hill:
– Mercer South Office located in Trenton, NJ:
– Passaic Central Office located in Paterson, NJ:
– Newark South Office located in Newark, NJ:
The Rutgers School of Nursing operates within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The School of Nursing is one of eight schools of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. As part of the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences division, the School of Nursing (Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood) offers unique opportunities in education, research, and practice at a leading national research university which is the state’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As a staff member of Rutgers University, you will enjoy tuition remission for your dependent children and a comprehensive benefits package.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education.
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: https://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
The François-Xavier Bagnoud Center (FXB Center) at the Rutgers School of Nursing is seeking a full time Education Specialist who will use their nursing expertise to provide education and capacity development as part of the workforce development program teams throughout the FXB Center.
Primary responsibilities:
– Value and deliver high-quality, professional, responsive, and innovative service across all FXB Center grant programs.
– Under the direction of the Program Director, provide technical assistance, training, and capacity building, for drug-user health providers located at statewide harm reduction centers.
– Further develop, evaluate, and improve on-boarding and orientation training, curriculum, and policies for healthcare providers at statewide harm reduction centers.
– Create, modify, or update standing orders, nursing forms, protocols and procedures as needed.
– Conduct quality improvement site visits, chart reviews, data analysis, and reporting for drug-user health providers and further develop the quality improvement efforts as well as assist FXB QM team with data abstraction and analysis with HIV related grants.
– Design evaluation tools to determine impact of training programs and identify additional education needs.
– Assist with FIMR-HIV & Congenital Syphilis activities including preparation of case summaries, data input and analysis, facilitation of case review and community action meetings, and engagement with stakeholders.
– Provide training on topics related to perinatal HIV, congenital syphilis, and harm reduction as need.
Qualifications:
– Master’s degree in nursing or nursing education with at least 3 years of nursing experience, which can include experience in nursing education.
– Knowledge of social determinants of health and syndemics.
– Excellent writing skills, including academic writing.
– Strong work ethic with experience in rapid turnaround projects.
– Experience with the development of healthcare provider curricula and training materials.
– Demonstrated ability to work as a member of collaborative teams with multiple external and internal partners.
– Strong communication skills, able to positively represent the FXB Center in multiple settings.
– Clinical experience in infectious diseases or maternal child health is preferred.
For more information and to apply, visit https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/220062.
Among the duties for this position are:
Coordinate aspects of the Center for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI) and Center for Professional Development (CPD) programs, activities, and functions, including but not limited to:
- Manage contracts, correspondence, emails, and telephone communications.
- Maintain records and databases.
Prepare program agendas, materials, evaluations, and certificates. - Assist in programming and managing data related to reports, surveys, and forms.
- Coordinate content of various materials for programs and activities, including but not limited to: brochures, flyers, and catalogs.
- Create PowerPoint presentations.
- Maintain financial records and databases, monitors revenue and expenditures, and facilitates all financial contracts, forms and transactions through each approval phase to completion.
- Process payments and purchase orders.
- Assist in researching purchase information and submission of requisitions.
- Ensure compliance with University, government, regulatory, and/or funding agency policies, procedures, and documents.
- Oversee the departmental calendars, including but not limited to: scheduling facilities, meetings, programs, and events.
- Develop timelines to monitor workflow, maintains accurate records of follow-up procedures, and tracks activities for all ongoing administrative functions.
- Contribute innovative ideas related to administrative operations and systems within the department.
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Under Rutgers’ flexible, hybrid employment policy, this part-time position can combine work-from-home and on-campus hours. We’ll work with you to create a regular weekly schedule that accommodates your needs.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
Helps develop and implement social media strategies and tactics to increase brand awareness and engage with key audiences including prospective and current students, faculty, and staff; as well as alumni and other supporters.
Conceptualizes, schedules, creates, and posts relevant content including written posts, photos/images, stories, short-form videos, and infographics.
Becomes the social media pro as they interact with followers, answer DMS and comments, track and report on metrics, and continually learn and apply leading-edge practices to help grow the social channels.
Provides opportunities for you to cover special events and programs and write website content such as news stories, blog posts, and feature articles.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
– Memorizes scenario patient information (e.g., history, symptoms, behavior) and portrays the “patient” in the same manner consistently with different students.
– Portrays a variety of patient scenarios to meet the needs of Rutgers School of Nursing.
– Participates in healthcare-related interviews, physical examinations, and non-invasive technical procedures that may include wearing a patient gown with only undergarments underneath, while on camera and/or observed live through an observation window or video monitor.
– Demonstrates excellent communication skills to provide students with evaluation feedback regarding their performance.
– Provides constructive feedback on student performance using basic computer skills on an electronic platform.
– Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and dependability in working on a per diem, on-call basis.
– Maintains confidentiality of information related to patient cases, student behaviors, and evaluation feedback.
– Understands and adheres to Rutgers University compliance standards as they appear in the RBHS Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
-Performs other related duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The job requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Training and/or experience in health professions, communication, behavioral sciences, or education is beneficial, but not required. Acting training or experience is useful, but not essential.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Very limited or no physical effort required with minimal or no exposure to physical risk.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This per diem, episodic work is performed in a simulated healthcare clinical environment.
CAMPUS LOCATION:
School of Nursing
Stanley S. Bergen Building
65 Bergen St.
Newark, NJ 07107
PLEASE NOTE: More intensive recruiting for standardized patients occurs bi-annually. Therefore, if you have not received a response, we may currently be staffed. As needs arise, we will continue to survey the application portal. Thank you for your interest in the Standardized Patient Program at Rutgers University School of Nursing.
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Additional Staff Positions
Please note that Rutgers Employment Opportunities is the University’s comprehensive jobs website for staff opportunities across all Rutgers campus locations. All staff applications must be submitted online and only during the dates the position is posted. To find staff jobs at the School of Nursing, please follow the steps below:
- Access the Quick Search, select your position type and campus location
- In the “Keywords” text box, type School of Nursing
- Click the “Search” button
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Rutgers offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. On-site child care is available.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We foster a respectful, productive, and diverse workplace.
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Candidate interviews and onboarding may be conducted virtually as part of our COVID-19 social distancing efforts. There may be delays in the application process at this time. Thank you for your patience. We look forward to reviewing your application.
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.