Now Hiring: Full-Time Nursing Instructor / Professional Nurse UPMC Hamot School of Nursing – Erie, PATitle 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. Key Responsibilities 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. Nursing Practice & Leadership + Serve as a role model in clinical practice, demonstrating critical thinking and sound clinical judgment. + Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care. + Apply the nursing process using Relationship-Based Care principles to meet holistic patient needs. + Document and communicate patient care effectively across the care team. + Lead or support quality improvement and evidence-based initiatives. + Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and professional development. 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 + 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 + 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 Licensure, Certifications & Clearances + Current Pennsylvania RN license + Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR Certification (AHA-compliant, within 30 days of hire) + Appointment and continued employment contingent upon PA State Board of Nursing approval + Employees with out-of-state NLC licenses who relocate to Pennsylvania will have 60 days to obtain PA licensure. Why UPMC? At UPMC Hamot School of Nursing, you’ll find a collaborative and innovative educational environment that supports both clinical excellence and academic growth. Be a part of a team that’s committed to quality care, impactful teaching, and building the future of healthcare. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran