Nursing Clinical Instructor

Ranked as the best nursing school in the world the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing advances the entire profession, from research & education to practice & policy. The Department of Family and Community Health at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing invites MSN prepared individuals to apply for a part-time Clinical Instructor position.

The responsibilities of the Clinical Instructors includes:

• Understand the course and clinical objectives of the course to which they are assigned and be familiar with the overall curriculum of the College of Nursing

• Plan clinical experiences for each student in the clinical group consistent with course and clinical objectives

• Provide supervision of students in providing safe, quality patient care

• Assist the students to accomplish the clinical objectives of the course

• Assist the student to learn clinical decision-making and clinical judgment skills, develop competency in the execution of clinical skills and foster good communication and psychomotor skills with patients, families, and other members of the health care team

• Validate students' understanding of theoretical, scientific, and evidence-based practice to support safe and effective care

• Evaluate students' clinical practice and provide feedback to students on their accomplishment of clinical objectives

• Guide students in their growth in the nursing profession

Master's in nursing; licensure or eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Pennsylvania; experience in clinical specialty area

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV and answer supplemental questions about areas of experience and potential available times for teaching.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (Voice) or (TDD).