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Available Positions

Women’s Health/Gender Related Nurse Practitioner

The Department of Family and Community Health at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing invites MSN, DNP or PhD prepared Nursing professionals in current practice to apply for positions in the Women’s Health/Gender Related Nurse Practitioner program. There are multiple part or full-time positions available.

Description

The ideal candidate is currently engaged in primary care clinical practice focused on women and those that identify as women. Responsibilities include:

Didactic and clinical education in the Women’s Health/Gender Related Nurse Practitioner program (https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/womens-health-gender-related/), with overlap in the Nurse Midwifery program (as appropriate) (https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/nurse-midwifery/)
Faculty will support the following required Core Courses in the Women’s Health/Gender Related Nurse Practitioner program with overlap in the Nurse Midwifery program and will include principles related to social justice, health equity and trauma-informed care.:
- Health Care of Women and Primary Care NURS 7800
  - Offered Summer (clinical course; Summer 2023)
- Well Women Health Care NURS 7820
  - Offered Fall (clinical course; Fall 2023) (Includes gynecologic care)

Aligned with the teaching mission of Penn Nursing and the Women’s Health/Gender Related Nurse Practitioner program, the incumbent will be responsible to:

Educate Women’s Health/Gender Related Nurse Practitioner students through both traditional and non-traditional modalities on campus at the University of Pennsylvania, these include in-person classes, laboratory active learning, and clinical simulation education
Work collaboratively with faculty in the Women’s Health/Gender Related Nurse Practitioner and the Nurse Midwifery program (due to program overlap)
Support identification, ongoing development, assessment, and evaluation of clinical sites for the Women’s Health/Gender Related Nurse Practitioner program primarily in the Philadelphia area (may include NJ and DE; other states require approval)
Serve as an academic advisor to graduate students
Participate in program, Department, and Penn Nursing service
Represent the Women’s Health/Gender Related Nurse Practitioner program at the local, state, and national levels in conjunction with, and approval of program leadership
Collaborate with faculty for scholarship related to the Women’s Health/Gender Related Nurse Practitioner role, education and/or other related topics
Foster a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice, integral to the responsible education of Penn Nursing Women’s Health/Gender Related Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Midwifery students

The programs seek qualified candidates who are committed to the education and knowledge building of students toward a better understanding of racial equity and social justice, support and embrace diversity and inclusion through education, mentorship, service, and scholarship. Candidates from historically underrepresented group(s), and diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or higher with current licensure and certification as a Women’s Health/Gender Related Nurse Practitioner (or PA eligibility) with experience and knowledge in delivery of primary care to women and those that identify as women

Master of Science (MSN) or higher as a Certified Nurse Midwife with experience and certification to provide primary health care to women and those that identify as women (or PA eligibility)
Current Pennsylvania RN licensure (or eligibility)
Current Certification as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP; National Certification Corporation) and/or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM; American Midwifery Certification Board)
Current Pennsylvania WHNP or CNM certification/licensure (or eligibility)
Minimum of two years of clinical experience as a Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Midwife in the delivery of primary care
Experience with teaching in the classroom and/or clinical setting preferred

Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to Dr. Holly Harner, Women’s Health/Gender-Related Nurse Practitioner Track Director @ harnerh@nursing.upenn.edu

Nurse Midwifery

The Department of Family and Community Health at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing invites MSN, DNP or PhD prepared Nursing professionals in current practice to apply for PT/FT positions in the Nurse Midwifery program.

Description

Didactic and clinical education in the Nurse-Midwifery program (https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/nurse-midwifery/) with an emphasis on the midwifery model of care, including principles related to social justice, health equity and trauma-informed care.
Faculty will support the following courses:
- Intrapartum/ Postpartum/Newborn Care (NURS 7870)
  - Offered during the Summer Term
- Integration of theory and clinical practice in women’s health (NURS 7850)
  - Offered during the Summer & Fall Terms
- Health Care of Childbearing Women (NURS 7840)
  - Offered during the Spring Term

There is curricular overlap and teaching responsibilities with:

The Women’s Health/Gender-Related Nurse Practitioner program with opportunities for:
- Clinical course faculty
- Clinical course support

Aligned with the teaching mission of Penn Nursing, the Nurse-Midwifery and Women’s Health/Gender-Related Nurse Practitioner programs, the incumbent will:

Educate Nurse-Midwifery students through both traditional and non-traditional modalities on campus at the University of Pennsylvania, these include in-person classes, clinical simulation education
Work collaboratively with faculty in both the Nurse-Midwifery and Women’s Health/Gender- Related Nurse Practitioner program
Support identification and ongoing development of additional clinical sites for Nurse-Midwifery students primarily in the Philadelphia area
Serve as an academic advisor to graduate students
Participate in program, Department, and Penn Nursing service
Represent the Nurse-Midwifery program at the local, state, and national levels in conjunction with, and approval of program leadership
Collaborate with faculty for scholarship related to Nurse-Midwifery role, education and/or other related topics
Foster a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice, integral to the responsibility of education for Penn Nursing, Nurse-Midwifery and Women’s Health/Gender-Related Nurse Practitioner students

The programs seek qualified candidates who are committed to further education and knowledge of students toward a better understanding of racial and social equity, support and embrace diversity and inclusion through education, mentorship, service, and scholarship. Candidates from historically underrepresented group(s), and diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or higher with experience in and knowledge of Nurse-Midwifery role and scope of practice
Current Pennsylvania RN licensure (or eligibility)
Current Certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) by the American Midwifery Certification Board (or eligibility)
Current Pennsylvania CNM licensure (or eligibility)
Minimum of two years of clinical experience in full-scope Nurse-Midwifery practice
Experience with teaching in the classroom and/or clinical setting preferred

Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to Dr. Abby Howe-Heyman, Nurse-Midwifery Track Director @ ahheyman@nursing.upenn.edu

Part-time Clinical Instructors

We are currently interviewing for undergraduate clinical faculty. NURS2450: Nursing of Young & Middle-Aged Adults is a junior year-equivalent, adult clinical course with clinical experiences in the acute care setting. The course runs 1/11-3/1. Students are immersed in didactic, clinical, and simulation weekly during this 7-week course. We are interviewing PA RN licensed, MSN-prepared clinical instructor candidates to staff a Thursday 6:30am-7pm clinical group on med/surg units at HUP and Presby.

If anyone is interested in discussing the position further, please contact:

Maria White namowicz@nursing.upenn.edu

Aleaha Peoples bentzale@nursing.upenn.edu

Part-time Clinical Instructors

Ranked as the best nursing school in the world the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing advances the entire profession, from research & education to practice & policy. The Department of Family and Community Health at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing invites MSN prepared individuals to apply for a part-time Clinical Instructor position.

The responsibilities of the Clinical Instructors includes:

Understand the course and clinical objectives of the course to which they are assigned and be familiar with the overall curriculum of the College of Nursing
Plan clinical experiences for each student in the clinical group consistent with course and clinical objectives
Provide supervision of students in providing safe, quality patient care
Assist the students to accomplish the clinical objectives of the course
Assist the student to learn clinical decision-making and clinical judgment skills, develop competency in the execution of clinical skills and foster good communication and psychomotor skills with patients, families, and other members of the health care team
Validate students’ understanding of theoretical, scientific, and evidence-based practice to support safe and effective care
Evaluate students’ clinical practice and provide feedback to students on their accomplishment of clinical objectives
Guide students in their growth in the nursing profession

Qualifications

Master’s in nursing; licensure or eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Pennsylvania; experience in clinical specialty area

Women’s Health and Nurse-Midwifery

The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing has an immediate opening for a full time Site Coordinator for Women’s Health and Nurse-Midwifery. The candidate will be responsible for complex communication and problem solving to maintain positive working relationships with a variety of clinical contacts focused on Women’s Health and Midwifery courses and programs. Master’s degree in Nursing is essential. Candidates should have a strong background in practice and strong record of coordinating placements for undergraduate and/or graduate-level programs in nursing.

Family or Pediatric Advanced Practice Nurses
Family or Pediatric Advanced Practice Nurses interested in a part-time clinical teaching opportunity at the junior level in the BSN/MSN program. This seven-week course is offered in October, November, March, and April and focuses on the nursing care of children with acute and chronic health problems and their families. Clinical teachers usually work 12 hours per week and most sections meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, although other days or evenings may be negotiated. Previous work experience at CHOP preferred.

Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Nurses
Psychiatric Mental-Health Advanced Practice Nurses interested in a part-time clinical teaching opportunity at the senior level in the BSN/MSN program. This seven-week clinical course focuses on the application of theories and principles to persons with psychiatric disorders and their families. Student clinical experiences occur primarily in acute care settings with optional experiences in a variety of primary care, acute, and long-term care settings. In the fall semester (September-October) clinical teachers usually work 16 hours per week and most sections meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, although other days or evenings may be negotiated.

Adult or Family Advance Practice Nurses
Adult or Family Advance Practice Nurses with primary care, home care, or general community health nursing experience interested in a part-time clinical teaching opportunity at the senior level in the BSN/MSN program. This seven-week clinical course focuses on the synthesis of community health nursing theory through provision of nursing care to clients in community settings. Implementation and evaluation of nursing care is emphasized for clients in the community with common functional and physiological problems. In the fall semester (November-December) clinical teachers usually work 16 hours per week and most sections meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, although other days or evenings may be negotiated.

How to Apply

If interested, you may submit your current CV via e-mail. In order to expedite our consideration, please complete the requested information within the e-mail message body .

Apply by Mail

Requests can also be made via the U.S. Postal Service.
Please mail your current CV and a completed Candidate Routing Sheet .

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