Clinical Nursing Instructor Jobs in Pennsylvania
Clinical Nursing Instructor jobs in Pennsylvania are in steady demand, concentrated in academic medical centers, hospital-based nursing schools, and community college allied health programs, with openings at every level from newly credentialed instructors through tenured program directors. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown anchor the largest share of hiring, where institutions like Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Drexel University are well-established employers of clinical nursing faculty. Simulation instruction, med-surg clinical coordination, and graduate-level nursing education are the specialties drawing the most consistent openings across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description :
Allegheny Health Network Citizens School of Nursing is opening a new satellite campus in Erie!!!
We are launching a part-time three-year program offering flexible education to students balancing work and family.
The first class starts in January with up to 25 students enrolled.
This role will cover clinicals at AHN St. Vincent Hospital in Erie. Hours will be approximately 12 per week.
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
This role serves in an adjunct faculty role for the AHN Schools of Nursing. This nurse has the authority, responsibility, and accountability for clinical instruction of students.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Explores creative and innovative teaching and learning strategies on the clinical unit, providing quality instruction to groups of students and individuals as needed providing for daily goals and a plan of care for patients Provides documentation of the students’ progress and sets goals and timelines with didactic faculty leaders for the accomplishments of the course objectives. Supports continuous learning and commitment to lifelong learning in the clinical area by sharing research, materials from professional organizations, presenting on the unit, and teaching students. (40%)
- Considers maintenance of a safe environment, patient condition, complexity of the intervention and predictability of the outcome. Promotes patient safety initiatives (ex: National Patient Safety Goals). Participates in department specific quality initiatives (ex: EBP population specific). Assures appropriate order sets are used. Participates on interdisciplinary team to evaluate clinical care or health services. Willingly accepts mistakes of self and others, creating a culture in which risk taking is not only safe but expected. (15%)
- Establishes and maintains positive relationships with students, faculty, management, patients/families, and all other members of the health care team. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care Serves as a role model of professional nursing practice for students and peer nursing staff. (15%)
- Provides leadership in a professional practice setting. This role is a team player who contributes to building the team by helping others succeed through role modeling and mentoring. Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues. Provides peers with both verbal and written feedback regarding clinical practice and role performance. Provides curriculum feedback to the SON. (15%)
- Practices solid communication skills and can articulate and translate the patient's care & condition to other care providers. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient. Utilizes educational/teaching instances to demonstrate learning enhancements and shares the outcomes with peer practicing nurses, other faculty, and schools of nursing where applicable. (15%) Other duties as assigned or requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
- 2 years of experience in clinical area of direct responsibility may be required depending on specialty. Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Substitutions
NonePreferred
- 2 years of teaching experience in a school of nursing 3 years of inpatient RN experience with foundations of Med/Surg
**Hours will be approximately 12 per week.**
Additional Employment Requirements:
Master’s degree in nursing OR obtain within 5 years of hire.
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
CPR – American Heart Association
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.
Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times . In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
Company :
Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description :
Allegheny Health Network Citizens School of Nursing is opening a new satellite campus in Erie!!!
We are launching a part-time three-year program offering flexible education to students balancing work and family.
The first class starts in January with up to 25 students enrolled.
This role will cover clinicals at AHN St. Vincent Hospital in Erie. Hours will be approximately 12 per week.
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
This role serves in an adjunct faculty role for the AHN Schools of Nursing. This nurse has the authority, responsibility, and accountability for clinical instruction of students.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Explores creative and innovative teaching and learning strategies on the clinical unit, providing quality instruction to groups of students and individuals as needed providing for daily goals and a plan of care for patients Provides documentation of the students’ progress and sets goals and timelines with didactic faculty leaders for the accomplishments of the course objectives. Supports continuous learning and commitment to lifelong learning in the clinical area by sharing research, materials from professional organizations, presenting on the unit, and teaching students. (40%)
- Considers maintenance of a safe environment, patient condition, complexity of the intervention and predictability of the outcome. Promotes patient safety initiatives (ex: National Patient Safety Goals). Participates in department specific quality initiatives (ex: EBP population specific). Assures appropriate order sets are used. Participates on interdisciplinary team to evaluate clinical care or health services. Willingly accepts mistakes of self and others, creating a culture in which risk taking is not only safe but expected. (15%)
- Establishes and maintains positive relationships with students, faculty, management, patients/families, and all other members of the health care team. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care Serves as a role model of professional nursing practice for students and peer nursing staff. (15%)
- Provides leadership in a professional practice setting. This role is a team player who contributes to building the team by helping others succeed through role modeling and mentoring. Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues. Provides peers with both verbal and written feedback regarding clinical practice and role performance. Provides curriculum feedback to the SON. (15%)
- Practices solid communication skills and can articulate and translate the patient's care & condition to other care providers. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient. Utilizes educational/teaching instances to demonstrate learning enhancements and shares the outcomes with peer practicing nurses, other faculty, and schools of nursing where applicable. (15%) Other duties as assigned or requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
- 2 years of experience in clinical area of direct responsibility may be required depending on specialty. Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Substitutions
NonePreferred
- 2 years of teaching experience in a school of nursing 3 years of inpatient RN experience with foundations of Med/Surg
**Hours will be approximately 12 per week.**
Additional Employment Requirements:
Master’s degree in nursing OR obtain within 5 years of hire.
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
CPR – American Heart Association
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.
Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times . In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
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The qualifications that appear most often in clinical nursing instructor jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Active Pennsylvania RN license issued or recognized by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing or higher degree from an accredited program
- Minimum two years of recent clinical practice in a relevant nursing specialty
- Prior teaching, precepting, or clinical supervision experience in an academic or hospital setting
- Current BLS certification and clinical competency in the assigned specialty area
- Familiarity with accreditation standards set by ACEN or CCNE for nursing programs
Clinical Nursing Instructor Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical nursing instructor in Pennsylvania?
You become a clinical nursing instructor in Pennsylvania by holding an active RN license issued or recognized by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, then completing a graduate nursing degree at the master's level or above. Most Pennsylvania academic institutions and hospital-based programs require both the license and a master's in nursing before extending a faculty offer. Earning a specialty certification in your clinical area strengthens your application considerably.
How much do clinical nursing instructors make in Pennsylvania?
Clinical nursing instructors in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $78,460 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $47,280 for the lowest 10% to over $107,640 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire clinical nursing instructors in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring clinical nursing instructors in Pennsylvania right now include La Roche University, Thiel College, and Penn State University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pennsylvania's dense network of academic medical centers and community colleges means that clinical faculty roles appear across both large health systems and smaller regional nursing programs throughout the state.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most clinical nursing instructor jobs?
Pittsburgh, Erie, and Cabot account for the most clinical nursing instructor openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because of its concentration of research universities and major health systems, Pittsburgh follows with UPMC and Carnegie Mellon anchoring both clinical and simulation faculty demand, and Allentown draws openings from Lehigh Valley Health Network and the regional college campuses that serve the surrounding healthcare workforce.
Are there remote clinical nursing instructor jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're rare. Clinical nursing instruction is fundamentally hands-on, requiring instructors to supervise students in hospital units, simulation labs, and clinical sites. About 20% of clinical nursing instructor openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be graduate-level didactic courses or curriculum development roles rather than direct clinical supervision positions.
How can I get hired as a clinical nursing instructor in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from a strong bedside background into a part-time adjunct clinical instructor role, which Pennsylvania community colleges and hospital-based nursing programs use to bring in practicing nurses without requiring a full faculty appointment. Institutions like UPMC and Penn Medicine run formal preceptor and clinical educator development programs that bridge experienced staff nurses into instructional roles. Building a portfolio of preceptorship and in-service training work, combined with enrollment in a master's nursing program, positions you competitively for those openings.
Where can I find and apply to clinical nursing instructor jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to clinical nursing instructor jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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