Nursing Instructor/ Professional Nurse - UPMC Hamot School of Nursing

UPMC • Erie, PA • 3d ago

Now Hiring: Full-Time Nursing Instructor / Professional Nurse

UPMC Hamot School of Nursing - Erie, PATitle and salary based on education and nursing experience

Are you passionate about both patient care and nursing education? UPMC Hamot School of Nursing is looking for a dynamic Full-Time Nursing Instructor/Professional Nurse to join our team! This unique dual-role position offers the opportunity to influence patient outcomes while also shaping the next generation of nurses.

Position Summary

In this dual role, you will serve as both a Professional Nurse and a Nursing Instructor, blending clinical expertise with teaching excellence. As a Nursing Instructor, you will guide and evaluate students in the clinical setting, ensuring they gain the knowledge and experience to deliver safe, high-quality care. As a Professional Nurse, you will serve as a role model and direct care provider, setting standards of excellence in nursing practice.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Instruction & Education

Guide, instruct, and evaluate nursing students during clinical practicum experiences.

Provide clinical instruction grounded in best practices and current nursing education theory.

Create meaningful, individualized clinical assignments based on student learning needs.

Deliver timely and constructive feedback and evaluations to students.

Demonstrate clinical competence and serve as a mentor and preceptor.

Promote cultural competency, civility, and inclusion in educational settings.

Nursing Practice & Leadership

Serve as a role model in clinical practice, demonstrating critical thinking and sound clinical judgment.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care.

Apply the nursing process using Relationship-Based Care principles to meet holistic patient needs.

Document and communicate patient care effectively across the care team.

Lead or support quality improvement and evidence-based initiatives.

Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.

Educational & Organizational Engagement

Participate in faculty committees and contribute to school governance.

Utilize information technology to enhance the teaching-learning process.

Support continuous improvement in curriculum, instruction, and clinical education.

Build and maintain positive relationships with students, peers, patients, and faculty.

Required Qualifications

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required

Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience

Precepting experience required; clinical teaching in a pre-licensure program preferred

Previous teaching experience preferred

Appointment and retention contingent upon approval by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

Skills & Abilities

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability

Ability to lead students in applying the nursing process

Commitment to cultural awareness, dignity, and respect

Physical stamina for patient care activities (standing, lifting, walking)

Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a complex environment

Ability to model professionalism, resilience, and collaboration across campuses

Licensure, Certifications & Clearances

Current Pennsylvania RN license

Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR Certification (AHA-compliant, within 30 days of hire)

Appointment and continued employment contingent upon PA State Board of Nursing approval

Employees with out-of-state NLC licenses who relocate to Pennsylvania will have 60 days to obtain PA licensure.

Why UPMC?

At UPMC Hamot School of Nursing, you'll find a collaborative and innovative educational environment that supports both clinical excellence and academic growth. Be a part of a team that's committed to quality care, impactful teaching, and building the future of healthcare.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

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