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Jersey College
Scranton, Pennsylvania

Nurse Educator

Registered NursePart-Time

Listed compensation

$85K

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Scranton Campus - Scranton, PA 18510Salary Range: $85,000.00 Salary/yearInformation: Jersey College is an institution of higher learning with a vision to be nationally recognized through our dedication to excellence and innovation in nursing education while offering pathways for professional growth.

Since our founding, Jersey College has graduated over 13,500 nurses. Jersey College has positions available in our Nursing Program and is looking for Registered Nurses who have a desire and passion for teaching and will take both pride and ownership in the success of their students.

Position: Registered Nurse Instructor - Scranton PA - Intro to MS Workshop - Tuesday 7:00-8:00 AM, Intro to Med Surg Theory - Tuesday 8:00-10:30 AM, Intro to MS Workshop - Thursday 7:00-8:00 AM, Intro to Med Surg Theory - Thursday 8:00-10:30 AM — Total: 7 hours Essential Functions: Providing clinical instruction at long-term care, sub-acute, and acute clinical sites.

Creating a clinical environment that fosters students academic growth and guides their professional development.

Preparing student progress reports and grade reports Maintaining accurate and timely attendance records Evaluating student competence-based on program philosophy and objectives Implementing evaluation devices of student learning and clinical experience to measure progress and competency Attending faculty meetings Maintaining professional qualifications as a Registered Nurse Instructor through participation in continuing education programs, in-service training, and academic courses Perform other duties as required by the program director, program dean, or campus administration Skills & Abilities: Ability to create and maintain relationships with students and co-workers Motivated, self-directed Team player Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to organize and prioritize workflow Ability to supervise students in the clinical environment Ability to deliver an effective lesson on the level of an RN or PN student Knowledgeable and experienced in the area of nursing specialty Relevant experience as a Registered Nurse that will contribute to student learning Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

MSN Required; Valid State RN License Required Minimum of 3 years recent experience as a Registered Nurse Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Jersey College does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or military veteran status (“Protected Status”) and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on a Protected Status in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by the Age Discrimination Act, Section 504, Title II, Title III, Title VI, Title VII Title IX and their regulations, and other federal and state regulations and guidelines that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against a Protected Status, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about the Age Discrimination Act, Section 504, Title II, Title III, Title VI, Title VII or Title IX may be referred to Jersey College’s Title IX Compliance Coordinator and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Jersey College’s Title IX Compliance Coordinator and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator is the Director of Institutional Effectiveness who may be contacted at the following: 546 U.S. Highway 46, Teterboro, NJ 07608; 201-489-5836; CivilRightsCoordinator@jerseycollege.edu; or TitleIXcoordinator@jerseycollege.edu.

Jersey College’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located within the College Catalog (available at jerseycollege.edu) under the sections entitled “Civil Rights Policies” and “Title IX and VAWA Policies”.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Educator is responsible for providing clinical instruction at various healthcare sites and delivering theory lessons to nursing students. They must also evaluate student competency, maintain accurate academic records, and foster a supportive learning environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and a valid state Registered Nurse (RN) license. A minimum of three years of recent clinical experience as a Registered Nurse is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Student evaluationLesson planningMentoringRecord keepingTime managementTeamworkClinical supervisionMed-surg nursing

Nursing Education — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 46% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 15.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Educator at JERSEY COLLEGE a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Nursing Education (RN) — ranked against 130 active Nursing Education (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Nursing Education (RN) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 130 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Scranton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k≈ 2.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,354/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.