Clinical Instructor Entry-to-Practice Nursing Program (NURS 5040)

Clinical Instructor Entry-to-Practice Nursing Program (NURS 5040)

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Nov 14, 2025

Are you passionate about shaping future generations of nursing? Do you find purpose in mentorship, clinical excellence, and teaching? If you are currently pursuing your MSN, or hold an MSN, DNP, or PhD and have expertise in adult clinical care, consider joining Penn Nursing as a Clinical Instructor for the entry-to-practice course, NURS 5040: Nurses Caring for the Individual Adult and Across Populations.

About the Role

Clinical Instructors play a vital role in guiding nursing students through hands-on clinical experiences in alignment with respective course objectives. Instructors supervise and mentor students in providing safe, equitable, and high-quality person-centered care, while assisting development of:

• Clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Competency in nursing knowledge, skills, and attitudes
• Effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Evidence-based practice

Clinical Instructors also evaluate student performance, provide performance feedback, and support student growth as future professionals in nursing.

Course Overview

NURS 5040 prepares students to care for adults across the continuum of health and illness/injury. The course integrates:

• Symptom and disease management
• Health promotion and disease/injury prevention
• Transitions in care
• Cultural, ethical, and policy considerations
• Interprofessional collaboration

Course Dates: January 14 - March 4, 2025

Clinical Section: Thursdays, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Location: Penn Medicine inpatient units

Qualifications

• MSN in progress, or completed MSN, DNP, PhD in Nursing
• Minimum of 5 years of adult, inpatient RN experience
• Passion for teaching and mentoring
• Commitment to equity, safety, and excellence in nursing practice

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV.

We look forward to hearing from you! To apply or learn more, please contact:

Maria White
namowicz@nursing.upenn.edu

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/177759