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 #4 for our DNP program and #17 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:
- Develops a strategic plan for the continuing development of an adequate nursing workforce, in number and in education and training, to meet the needs of New Jersey residents by:collecting and analyzing information about and maintaining a database of the current and projected supply and demand of the nursing workforce, including home health aides, nursing assistants, unlicensed assistive personnel, registered nurses, practical nurses, advanced practice nurses and doctorally prepared faculty; and determining priorities to be addressed from the plan;
- Continue the collaborative approach originating from New Jersey Colleagues in Caring by convening representative groups of health care stakeholders to:review and comment on the data analysis conducted by the center; recommend systemic changes in the State’s health care system, including strategies for the implementation of the changes; and disseminate the results of the reviews and recommendations to the Legislature, health care stakeholders and consumers;
- Acknowledge the valued contribution of the nursing work force to the health of the State by:promoting positive image-building efforts in nursing; supporting existing mechanisms for rewarding outstanding nurses; and reporting with evidence-based data the relationship of nursing care to the positive outcomes of the health of consumers;
- Provide consultation, technical assistance and information related to nursing resources within and outside of the State and serve as a clearinghouse for data related to nursing resources;
- Fosters collaboration among members of the health care community to achieve policy consensus, promote diversity and enhance the knowledge of nurses and others in health policy and health services research; and
- Seeks competitive funding to support specific research endeavors or model programs to enhance the resources available in supporting innovative projects.
- Responsible for NJCCN staff evaluations and assignments; hiring and firing.
- Teaches in the Rutgers School of Nursing Program as assigned.
- Scholarship through publications and presentations that align with the work of the Center.
- Service at the school and/or university level.
- Ensures that all staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to the jobs.
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The Family Nurse Practitioner Program Director will:
- Provide the vision for, and academic leadership of, the Family Nurse Practitioner ProgramFacilitate student recruitment, advisement, clinical placement, progression, and remediationLead, plan, implement, revise, and evaluate curricula to meet and exceed accreditation standards of the CCNEMaintain all program accreditation documents including reports Perform formative and summative student and program outcome evaluation including certification pass ratesDevelop clinical partnerships, evaluate clinical sites/preceptors, and secure and provide oversight for the student clinical placement processEnvision and teach didactic and clinical coursesAdvise and chair student DNP projectsRecruit and mentor new facultyMaintain an active clinical practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner (may be part of teaching workload)
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This position includes the following duties and responsibilities:
– Ensures the overall quality of the program to meet the requirements for certification of students according to the State of New Jersey Department of Education.
– Facilitates coordination in teaching and administrative responsibilities among full time and part-time faculty (PTLs), the – Associate Dean for Entry to Baccalaureate Practice, and the Director.
– Interviews and make recommendations for appointment of new PTL faculty for the program.
– Coordinates faculty needs including PTLS for the courses by monitoring enrollments.
– Recommends faculty teaching assignments for the program to the Associate Dean for Entry to Baccalaureate Practice.
– Makes in-person visits to PTLs at their school clinical sites as needed.
– Assures that appropriate learning outcomes are articulated for courses offered in the program.
– Collaborates with faculty to identify essential skills that should be taught in relation to courses.
– Acts as the Faculty Advisor to all the students in the program.
– Collaborates with the Student Services staff for the recruitment, acceptance, and registration of students in the program.
– Collaborates with Students Services regarding the plans, paperwork, and clearance for students’ school-based clinical sites.
– Approves the school clinical sites for student practicums.
– Collaborates with Students Services regarding paperwork students’ application to the State of New Jersey for School Nurse – Certification.
– Reviews all student evaluation of courses and faculty, and makes recommendations for change based upon this information.
– Ensures that each student admitted has the opportunity for quality education with appropriate support from faculty, preceptors, and part-time lecturers.
– Encourages students to consider application to the graduate programs at Rutgers. – Maintains membership in professional organization(s) relevant to the specialty of school nursing.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
– Act as administrator responsible for directing the RN to BS in Nursing program. This will include participating in program evaluation and modification, recruitment, student advisement and mentorship, and periodic curricular review and updates. In collaboration with the associate dean and faculty, review the Student Satisfaction & Engagement survey data, course survey data, alumni survey information, and other data, to evaluate the program and make modifications on an ongoing basis.
– Partner with the School Admission team to host admissions sessions, develop marketing materials, ensure the website is updated, and ensure information about the program on social media is accurate.
– Meet with students on a one-to-one basis on admission and each semester to chart progress, identify courses that remain and counsel to support progress.
– Actively participate in division-wide curricular changes and update courses and syllabi to ensure adherence with CCNE standards.
– Meet with students applying to enter the program on a one-to-one basis to determine which courses can be transferred into Rutgers and develop a personal plan of study based on the student’s academic and professional preparation, including clinical experience.
– Direct, supervise, monitor, and support faculty that teach in the program.
– Take responsibility for the NJ Transfer equivalency software program for transferring courses from community colleges to four-year institutions.
– Participate in the baccalaureate-level curriculum planning and update discussions and processes.
– Teach undergraduate-level didactic, simulation, and clinical practicum courses as needed and in line with areas of expertise.
– Maintains own program of research or clinical scholarship as appropriate for rank.
– Maintains national certification as appropriate.
– Adheres to policies and procedures of the SON, University, academic partners and clinical institutions as appropriate
– Understands and adheres to the compliance standards of Rutgers University as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
– Treats all students, staff, and faculty with civility and respect, maintaining a just and caring educational environment.
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Non-Tenure Track Faculty
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ability to teach and produce intellectual contributions in Adult Health, Health Assessment and Pathophysiology across the life span in undergraduate nursing courses
- Administrative duties may include student advisement and mentorship, and ongoing curricular review and updates.
- Willingness to teach other areas of nursing, i.e. foundations, professional nursing, when needed
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The position will be based primarily in Newark, NJ. We offer highly competitive salaries and benefits; start-up packages are available. Successful candidates will demonstrate the expertise and commitment to advance nursing practice through teaching excellence, scholarship, clinical expertise, and advisement/ mentorship of DNP students. We are seeking visionary clinicians who will make solid contributions to the academic life of the School.
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Successful candidates will demonstrate the expertise and commitment to advance nursing science through research, teaching excellence, advisement and mentorship of PhD students, and potentially undergraduates and DNP students as well. We are seeking visionary scientists who will make solid contributions to the academic life of the School. We offer highly competitive salaries and benefits; start-up packages are available.
Established in 2023, the Center for Health Equity and Systems Research (CHESR), at Rutgers School of Nursing provides a nexus for rigorous research that elucidates the harmful effects of systematic inequities on health outcomes and quantifies the impact of approaches designed to mitigate them
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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 undegraduate 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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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ability to teach and produce intellectual contributions in Pediatric Nursing in undergraduate courses
- Administrative duties may include program recruitment, student advisement and mentorship, and periodic curricular review and updates.
- Willingness to teach other areas of nursing, i.e. foundations, health assessment, and 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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- 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.
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Minimum Education and Experience
Minimum Master’s Degree in Nursing Required
Doctoral Degree in Nursing or related discipline, preferred.
Teaching experience with baccalaureate nursing students preferred.
Certifications/Licenses
Certification in clinical area Preferred
Current licensure or eligibility for RN licensure in New Jersey.
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Health Assessment lab
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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Adult Health
Pediatrics
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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Maternal/Child Nursing
Medsurg/Critical Care Nursing
Community Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
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.
** This opportunity is for weekdays only.
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Program Academic Components: SN-EOF is currently seeking to hire three support instructors, each tasked with covering a specific academic topic. The hired support instructor will specialize in one of the following areas:
Fundamentals of Nursing
Health Assessment
Pathophysiology & Pharmacotherapeutics
Responsibilities: Support Instruction
Each of the three Pre-Junior Enrichment Program Support Instructors will lead and instruct a cohort of 20 students in one of the designated academic areas: Fundamental aspects, Health assessment, or 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.
- Fundamentals of Nursing and Health Assessment Instructors will 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.
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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The Summer Institute is a dynamic Summer Enrichment initiative designed to assist first-year students with transitioning from high school to college. The Institute focuses on developing the knowledge and skills needed in the college classroom setting that scholars will need in the Fall semester.
We seek passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as support instructors for the School of Nursing Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Summer Institute. This role begins with a tentatively scheduled Instructor Orientation in May 2025, followed by preparation and training meetings in June. Faculty Orientation and student onboarding will occur in late June, leading up to the core instructional period.
Instructors will be responsible for a syllabus, course instruction, tutoring, testing, student evaluation, participation in the end-of-program ceremony, and other administrative tasks. Please note that this program will be conducted fully in person on campus.
These preparatory courses are not part of an official academic program but are designed to align closely with Fall semester content to strengthen students’ foundational knowledge:
Academic Components:
• Algebra Skills
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Seminar – Critical Thinking Skills
• English Skills
• Stats Skills
• Writing Skills
Responsibilities:
• Attend planning and pre-program training meetings.
• Deliver course instruction, administer exams, and assess student learning.
• Participate in SN-EOF faculty team meetings to monitor student academic progress.
• Track student performance through exams, quizzes, and assignments.
• Conduct diagnostic testing to assess student strengths and areas for growth.
• Provide supplemental academic support and coaching to students facing academic challenges.
• Collaborate with SN-EOF staff on special events, including: Student and staff retreat, Debate competition, Newsletter contributions, EOF End-of-Summer Institute 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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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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Staff Positions
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
Works closely with the marketing and communications team, this individual will bring creativity, organization, and strategic thinking to various projects targeting students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external stakeholders.
Content Creation and Website Support
Social Media Strategy and Management
Graphic Design and Brand Development
General Marketing and Administrative Support
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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.
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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.
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.