RN Nursing Instructor, AHN Citizens School of Nursing at St. Vincent

Highmark Health • Erie, PA

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About The Position

The RN Nursing Instructor at AHN Citizens School of Nursing at St. Vincent provides classroom and clinical instruction and evaluates nursing students. The role also contributes to Faculty Organization activities related to recruiting and admitting students and developing, implementing, and evaluating the program. The school is opening a new satellite campus in Erie, with a part-time three-year program designed for students balancing work and family. The first class begins in January and may enroll up to 25 students.

This is a full-time, day position. Clinicals and labs include every other weekend day shift. The role requires a master's degree in nursing, either at hire or within five years of hire, and current Pennsylvania RN licensure or current multistate licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact. Additional employment requirements include American Heart Association CPR and specified Pennsylvania clearances. Employees must follow applicable ethical, legal, privacy, and information security requirements, including HIPAA and company policies.

Requirements

• Master's degree in nursing required, or must be obtained within five years of hire.
• Current Pennsylvania RN licensure or current multistate licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Two years of experience in the clinical area of direct responsibility may be required, depending on specialty.
• American Heart Association CPR.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of teaching experience in a school of nursing.
• Three years of inpatient RN experience with foundations of Med/Surg.

Responsibilities

• Teach classroom theory for assigned courses, including developing course materials, outlines, syllabi, bibliographies, teaching materials, and examinations in accordance with school policy.
• Provide clinical instruction and supervision to support students' professional socialization, skill development, and application of classroom theory in clinical settings.
• Evaluate student performance in classroom and clinical settings according to school policy to support promotion and graduation decisions.
• Participate in the Faculty Organization and assigned standing committees.
• Contribute to annual systematic evaluation activities to improve program quality and maintain accreditation.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level