Clinical Instructor – Care of Women & Infants (NURS 2150)

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 inpatient OB clinical care , consider joining Penn Nursing as a Clinical Instructor for the entry-to-practice course, NURS 2150: Care of Women & Infants.

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 2150 prepares students to care for second‑year undergraduate nursing course focused on the health care of women and infants.

The course integrates:

• Women’s health across the lifespan (prenatal, postpartum, reproductive health)

• Infant care (newborn assessment, feeding, growth and development, family support)

• Interdisciplinary collaboration in maternal and infant health settings

Clinical Dates: February 13, 2027 – April 25, 2027. 8-hour shifts x 8 weeks. No clinical over spring break (3/6-3/14/27) or Easter weekend 3/27-2/28

Clinical Sections: Weekend & Weekdays available; day shift (0645-1515) & evening shift (1445-2315) available

Location: Penn Medicine inpatient OB units – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania & Pennsylvania Hospital available

• MSN in progress, or completed MSN, DNP or PhD in Nursing

• Active PA RN license

• Inpatient OB RN experience

• Passion for teaching and mentoring

• Commitment to equity, safety, and excellence in nursing practice

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV.

We look forward to hearing from you!

To apply or learn more, please contact:

Jennifer Smolenski

[email protected]

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.