Assistant Clinical Instructor (Casual)

UPMC•Altoona, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Altoona is launching the UPMC Mercy School of Nursing at Altoona, a 16-month diploma program for aspiring nurses, starting Fall 2026. We are seeking casual Assistant Nursing Instructors passionate about clinical teaching and student development. These roles involve working two 8-hour days per week, Monday through Friday, between 8 am and 5 pm. Applicants from all clinical backgrounds are welcome. This is a new program, offering faculty the chance to influence its direction with mentorship from experienced UPMC Schools of Nursing faculty. The Assistant Nursing Instructor is responsible for providing high-quality clinical instruction to nursing students, requiring strong clinical competence, sound judgment, and the ability to guide, mentor, and evaluate students during clinical practicum experiences.

Requirements

BSN required
3 years of clinical practice, required
Precepting experience required
Must be enrolled in an MSN program with a 3 year completion plan
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
CPR Certification for BLS for Health Care Providers.
Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

Nice To Haves

clinical teaching experience in prelicensure program preferred

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality clinical instruction that reflects best practices in nursing education.
Create meaningful clinical learning assignments based on student needs.
Model critical and reflective thinking in the clinical environment.
Evaluate student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback.
Support diverse learners by applying principles of dignity, respect, and individualized teaching strategies.
Coach students on cultural diversity, civility, and professional behavior.
Serve as a professional role model for students in clinical settings.
Demonstrate trust, respect, professionalism, and caring in all interactions.
Maintain open communication with faculty, clinical staff, and the broader healthcare team.
Foster an inclusive learning environment that values differences among students, peers, patients, families, and communities.
Work cooperatively with faculty to achieve school goals aligned with the mission and values of the parent organization.
Utilize information technology effectively to support teaching and learning.
Demonstrate sound clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Lead students in applying the nursing process in clinical practice.
Use evidence-based practice and current literature to enhance clinical teaching.
Assess student performance to ensure care reflects evidence-based nursing practice.
Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning through formal and informal education.
Participate in self-review and incorporate constructive feedback into teaching practice.
Share outcomes of improvement projects with colleagues and other Schools of Nursing.
Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and productive educational environment.