Registered Nurse Instructor

Registered Nurse Instructor

Join the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) as a Registered Nurse Instructor and help grow the skills and confidence of the nursing staff at the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. This role lets you shape training that strengthens care and supports professional development. Your guidance will influence daily practice and improve the learning experience for new and current employees.

This position offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.

This position develops, presents, and evaluates programs that support staff development and strengthen nursing practices throughout the facility. The work supports employee growth, regulatory compliance, and consistent delivery of quality care. As a Registered Nurse Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Orientation Program: Plan and deliver training for new nursing employees and document their progress
• Educational Development: Create lesson plans and present training programs that meet regulatory requirements
• Training Records: Maintain accurate documentation of educational activities and staff participation
• Staff Support: Share information on available training programs and demonstrate new procedures
• Needs Assessment: Work with supervisors to identify educational needs and schedule staff for required training
• Performance Review: Conduct audits of staff performance and observe work practices across all shifts

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 flex-schedule based on facility training needs.
• 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.

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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience,…