RN Nursing Instructor-Med/Surg + Behavioral Health, AHN West Penn School of Nursing

West Penn Allegheny Health System; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health's Allegheny Health Network's West Penn School of Nursing in Bloomfield seeks a full-time nursing faculty member. The program prepares students for the RN licensure exam in 22 months and is ACEN-accredited. West Penn Hospital is highlighted for Magnet recognition and top care.

The role involves classroom teaching and clinical supervision to support student success. Minimum qualifications include a Master's in Nursing and PA RN licensure or multi-state via eNLC; 2 years of clinical

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing required or must be obtained within 5 years of hire.
• Current State of PA RN licensure OR current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• 2 years experience in clinical area of direct responsibility may be required depending on specialty.
• Two years of inpatient Med Surg RN experience, plus Behavioral Health.
• Additional Employment Requirements: CPR – American Heart Association Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Responsibilities

• Teaches classroom theory for assigned courses which include course development, creation of outlines, syllabi, bibliographies, teaching materials and examinations according to school policy to insure instruction is current and relevant. (30%)
• Provides clinical instruction and supervision in the clinical area to assist the student in socialization, skill development and the correlation of classroom theory to clinical area. (30%)
• Evaluates student performance in the classroom and in the clinical area according to school policy to insure the promotion and graduation of students. (15%)
• Contributes to the Faculty Organization and its standing committees as assigned to carry out the functions of the organization. (15%)
• Contributes to the annual systematic evaluation activities to improve program quality and maintain accreditation. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

Skills

Teaching

Clinical instruction

Student evaluation

Curriculum development

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : WEST PENN SCHOOL OF NURSING: Our Bloomfield location at West Penn School of Nursing offers a full-time program that prepares you for the RN licensure exam in just 22 months. The diploma nursing program at West Penn Hospital School of Nursing is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). West Penn School of Nursing's First-Time NCLEX pass rate for 2025 was 90.1%.

WEST PENN HOSPITAL: West Penn Hospital has four-time Magnet recognition, private patient rooms, free employee parking and a generous benefit package (for full-time and part-time status employees). They are nationally recognized for their burn care, and the only pediatric burn center in western Pennsylvania to be verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons. They are also ranked in the nation's top-50 hospitals for OB-GYN care by the US News and World Report.

ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK: At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Provides classroom and clinical instruction and evaluation of students; Contributes to functions of Faculty Organization to recruit and admit students, develop, implement and evaluate the program.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaches classroom theory for assigned courses which include course development, creation of outlines, syllabi, bibliographies, teaching materials and examinations according to school policy to insure instruction is current and relevant. (30%)
• Provides clinical instruction and supervision in the clinical area to assist the student in socialization, skill development and the correlation of classroom theory to clinical area. (30%)
• Evaluates student performance in the classroom and in the clinical area according to school policy to insure the promotion and graduation of students. (15%)
• Contributes to the Faculty Organization and its standing committees as assigned to carry out the functions of the organization. (15%)
• Contributes to the annual systematic evaluation activities to improve program quality and maintain accreditation. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Master's Degree in Nursing required or must be obtained within 5 years of hire
• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• 2 years experience in clinical area of direct responsibility may be required depending on specialty
• Preferred Two years teaching experience in a school of nursing
• Two years of inpatient Med Surg RN experience, plus Behavioral Health
• Additional Employment Requirements: CPR – American Heart Association Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

DISCLAIMER

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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