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University of Pennsylvania Clinical Instructor – Entry-to-Practice Nursing Program (NURS 5040) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Are you passionate about shaping future generations of nursing? Do you find purpose in mentorship, clinical excellence, and teaching? If you are currently pursuing your MSN, or hold an MSN, DNP, or PhD and have expertise in adult clinical care, consider joining Penn Nursing as a Clinical Instructor for the entry-to-practice course, NURS 5040: Nurses Caring for the Individual Adult and Across Populations.
About the Role
Clinical Instructors play a vital role in guiding nursing students through hands-on clinical experiences in alignment with respective course objectives. Instructors supervise and mentor students in providing safe, equitable, and high-quality person-centered care, while assisting development of:
• Clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Competency in nursing knowledge, skills, and attitudes
• Effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Evidence-based practice
Clinical Instructors also evaluate student performance, provide performance feedback, and support student growth as future professionals in nursing.
Course Overview
NURS 5040 prepares students to care for adults across the continuum of health and illness/injury. The course integrates:
• Symptom and disease management
• Health promotion and disease/injury prevention
• Transitions in care
• Cultural, ethical, and policy considerations
• Interprofessional collaboration
Course Dates: January 14 – March 4, 2025
Clinical Section: Thursdays, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: Penn Medicine inpatient units
• MSN in progress, or completed MSN, DNP, PhD in Nursing
• Minimum of 5 years of adult, inpatient RN experience
• Passion for teaching and mentoring
• Commitment to equity, safety, and excellence in nursing practice
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV.
We look forward to hearing from you! To apply or learn more, please contact:
Maria White
namowicz@nursing.upenn.edu
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.