University Hospital Newark

Overview

The main responsibility of the Course Instructor (BLS/ACLS/PALS) is to deliver American Heart Association and First Responder training programs offered through the University Hospital Community Training Center. This role involves actively engaging students in the classroom and collaborating with BLS/ACLS/PALS coordinators and staff to maintain high-quality instruction. The instructor also supports the operations of the Community Training Center and assists the Administrative Director as needed.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Instruct American Heart Association (AHA) courses including BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
• Teach First Responder training programs offered by the University Hospital Community Training Center.
• Facilitate effective learning experiences in a classroom setting.
• Collaborate with BLS/ACLS/PALS coordinators and staff to ensure high-quality course delivery.
• Support the daily operations of the Community Training Center (CTC).
• Assist the Administrative Director with various tasks as needed.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Certifications:
  • BLS Instructor certifications required
  • PALS and ACLS Instructor certification preferred
• Education:
  • Associate’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent preferred
  • Paramedic certification preferred
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching BLS, ACLS, PALS, and First Responder courses preferred
• Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to support educational development
• Availability:
  • Must be available to work evenings and weekends when courses are scheduled

Compensation

The expected hourly range for this position is XH/99H: $38.48 (BLS) $40 (ACLS) per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

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We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.

University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.uhnj.org/hrweb.

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Compensation

The expected hourly range for this position is XH/99H: $38.48 (BLS) $40 (ACLS) per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

Apply Today

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.

University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.uhnj.org/hrweb.