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Clinical Instructor Entry-to-Practice Nursing Program (NURS 5040)

Position Number: 6729790
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Position Type: Medicine - Nursing

Clinical Instructor Entry-to-Practice Nursing Program (NURS 5040)

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Nov 14, 2025
Deadline:

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

Qualifications
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

Application Instructions
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

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/177759

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.