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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