Registered Nurse Instructor

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Spring City (Chester County); On-site; USD 94,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Registered Nurse Instructor at the southeastern Veterans' Center in Spring City, PA. The role focuses on developing, presenting, and evaluating educational programs to support staff development and high-quality nursing care.

You will lead orientation, coordinate training, and oversee nursing instruction and record management. A PA RN license is required, with waivers for residency noted; travel and schedule expectations are provided in

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; 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.
• Active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania is required.
• Employees with an active temporary practice permit must obtain licensure as an RN within one year per Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

Responsibilities

• Staff Orientation: Create and deliver orientation programs, evaluate employee progress, and develop lesson plans on health related topics.
• Training Coordination: Organize educational resources, schedule training sessions, and ensure staff receive required in-service hours.
• Nursing Instruction: Teach nursing procedures, demonstrate new equipment, and provide guidance on nursing practice.
• Record Management: Maintain systems for storing training records, audits, and documentation related to educational activities.
• Care Evaluation: Observe resident conditions, report changes, and document daily care information in approved records.

Skills

Nursing experience

PA RN licensure

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or nursing education

Master's degree in nursing or nursing education

Job description

Salary: $93,888.00 - $111,956.00 Annually

Location: Chester County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-57732-30610

Department: Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division: MV Nrsg Sevc

Opening Date: 09/08/2026

Closing Date: 9/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 30610

Position Number: 50662592

Union: SEIU Healthcare PA

Bargaining Unit: P4

Pay Group: ST08

Bureau / Division Code: 00134580

Bureau / Division: Southwestern Veterans' Center / Nursing

Worksite Address: 1 Veterans Drive

City: Spring City, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 19475

Contact Name: Desiree Cortes

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

The Registered Nurse Instructor position with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) at the southeastern Veterans' Center offers an inspiring opportunity to guide and support nursing staff. This role allows you to build strong training programs that help staff grow in skill and confidence. It is a great match for someone who enjoys teaching, sharing expertise, and helping others succeed. Your work will make a positive impact on the quality of care delivered to the veterans and their spouses who call the center home.

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

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position develops, presents, and evaluates educational programs that support staff development and quality nursing care at the southeastern Veterans' Center. The work focuses on planning, teaching, coordinating resources, and maintaining accurate training records. As a Registered Nurse Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Orientation: Create and deliver orientation programs, evaluate employee progress, and develop lesson plans on health related topics
• Training Coordination: Organize educational resources, schedule training sessions, and ensure staff receive required in-service hours
• Nursing Instruction: Teach nursing procedures, demonstrate new equipment, and provide guidance on nursing practice
• Record Management: Maintain systems for storing training records, audits, and documentation related to educational activities
• Care Evaluation: Observe resident conditions, report changes, and document daily care information in approved records

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 flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends as needed.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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.