Part-Time RN Clinical Adjunct Instructor & Mentor

Highmark Health; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking an RN Clinical Adjunct Instructor in Erie, PA. This part-time role focuses on clinical instruction for nursing students with roughly 12 hours per week on the schedule, alongside collaboration with faculty to monitor student progress and promote clinical excellence.

The position emphasizes mentoring, patient safety, and professional practice leadership within the clinical setting, with opportunities to share current nursing research and best practices.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing required or to be obtained within 5 years of hire.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a clinical area of direct responsibility.
• Preferred 2 years of teaching experience in a school of nursing.
• Preferred 3 years of inpatient RN experience with Med/Surg foundations.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction to groups of students and individuals on the clinical unit.
• Document students’ progress and set goals with didactic faculty leaders.
• Share research and materials from professional organizations to support continuous learning.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and participate in quality initiatives.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, and healthcare team members.
• Serve as a role model of professional nursing practice for students and peers.
• Provide leadership and mentorship within the professional practice setting.
• Communicate effectively about patient care and conditions to other care providers.
• Utilize teaching instances to demonstrate learning enhancements.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Nursing experience

Clinical instruction

Mentoring

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking an RN Clinical Adjunct Instructor in Erie, PA. This part-time role focuses on clinical instruction for nursing students with roughly 12 hours per week on the schedule, alongside collaboration with faculty to monitor student progress and promote clinical excellence.

The position emphasizes mentoring, patient safety, and professional practice leadership within the clinical setting, with opportunities to share current nursing research and best practices.