RN Clinical Adjunct Instructor (Casual), West Penn Hospital

Highmark Health; Tarentum (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking an RN Clinical Adjunct Instructor to provide clinical instruction to nursing students at Allegheny Health Network hospitals. This part-time role emphasizes patient safety and quality care while fostering a safe learning environment.

The instructor will teach on the West Penn Hospital clinical unit in Tarentum, PA, documenting student progress, sharing teaching materials, and mentoring students and peers.

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.

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 to support continuous learning in the clinical area.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and participate in department-specific 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 in a professional practice setting and mentor others.
• Communicate effectively about patient care and conditions to other care providers.
• Utilize educational instances to enhance learning and share outcomes with peers.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Job description

About This Role

The RN Clinical Adjunct Instructor role is designed for experienced nurses who will provide clinical instruction to nursing students at Allegheny Health Network hospitals. This part-time position focuses on fostering a safe and effective learning environment while promoting patient safety and quality care.

Highlights

• Location: Tarentum, PA
• Facility: West Penn Hospital
• Schedule: Part-time

What You\'ll Do

• 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 to support continuous learning in the clinical area.
• Promote patient safety initiatives and participate in department-specific 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 in a professional practice setting and mentor others.
• Communicate effectively about patient care and conditions to other care providers.
• Utilize educational instances to enhance learning and share outcomes with peers.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in nursing required or to be obtained within 5 years of hire.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a clinical area of direct responsibility.
  • Preferred 2 years of teaching experience in a school of nursing.
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Current State of PA RN licensure or current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
  • CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

About Highmark Health

Highmark Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. With a network of nine hospitals, they focus on transforming healthcare through effective services and a dedication to inclusivity and employee growth.