UPMC HAMOT SCHOOL OF NURSING – ERIE, PA

Title 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.

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.

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

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• 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

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• 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