Registered Nurse Instructor

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Registered Nurse Instructor to grow the skills and confidence of nursing staff at the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. You will shape training that strengthens care and supports professional development, influencing daily practice and the learning experience for new and current employees.

This role offers meaningful impact and a chance to guide patient care standards through structured education and assessments.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional nursing experience; and a bachelor's degree in nursing, nursing education, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• One year of professional nursing experience and a master's degree in nursing, nursing education, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Employees with an active temporary practice permit must obtain RN licensure within one year.
• PA residency requirement is waived for this title.
• Able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver orientation training for new nursing employees and document their progress.
• Create lesson plans and training programs that meet regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of educational activities and staff participation.
• Share information on training programs and demonstrate new procedures.
• Identify educational needs with supervisors and schedule staff for required training.
• Conduct audits of staff performance and observe work practices across all shifts.

Skills

Active PA RN license

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing or Education

Master's in Nursing, Nursing Education or related field

Job description

Salary: $89,882.00 - $111,956.00 Annually

Location: Erie County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-56168-30610

Department: Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division: MV Nrsg Soldiers Sailors

Opening Date: 08/12/2026

Closing Date: 8/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 30610

Position Number: 00105883

Union: SEIU Healthcare PA

Bargaining Unit: P4

Pay Group: ST08

Bureau / Division Code: 00134180

Bureau / Division: Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home

Worksite Address: 560 East 3rd Street

City: Erie, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 16507

Contact Name: Robert Orton

Contact Phone: [phone]

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Join the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) as a Registered Nurse Instructor and help grow the skills and confidence of the nursing staff at the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. This role lets you shape training that strengthens care and supports professional development. Your guidance will influence daily practice and improve the learning experience for new and current employees. This position offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.

Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position develops, presents, and evaluates programs that support staff development and strengthen nursing practices throughout the facility. The work supports employee growth, regulatory compliance, and consistent delivery of quality care. As a Registered Nurse Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Orientation Program: Plan and deliver training for new nursing employees and document their progress
• Educational Development: Create lesson plans and present training programs that meet regulatory requirements
• Training Records: Maintain accurate documentation of educational activities and staff participation
• Staff Support: Share information on available training programs and demonstrate new procedures
• Needs Assessment: Work with supervisors to identify educational needs and schedule staff for required training
• Performance Review: Conduct audits of staff performance and observe work practices across all shifts

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work a flex-schedule based on facility training needs.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• Communication: You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of professional nursing experience; and a bachelor's degree in nursing, nursing education, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; or
• One year of professional nursing experience and a master's degree in nursing, nursing education, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Special Requirements

• You must possess active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• All employees possessing an active temporary practice permit must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one (1) year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

Other Requirements

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • Your score may be lower than deserved.
  • You may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.