About this role
Are you looking for an opportunity to build experience in a teaching environment? Do you thrive on inspiring others to reach their full potential? We are looking for you!
ST Health Mercy School of Nursing is hiring a casual Assistant Clinical Instructor/Nursing Instructor. Perfect for nurses who are interested in academia, this position serves as a way to get your foot in the door with our schools and offer flexible scheduling. If this sounds like a great fit for you, we encourage you to apply today!
This position will work primarily Monday through Friday daylight. Minimum hours per week is typically 16 hours (2 clinical days).
The title and pay rate of this position may vary depending on experience and education level of selected candidate. Salary range as shown is for an Assistant Clinical Instructor title. Nursing Instructor title may be more based on experience.
The Assistant Clinical Instructor/Nursing Instructor for the School of Nursing has the authority, responsibility and accountability for both the didactic and clinical instruction of students in utilizing the nursing process to provide quality patient care. This position requires the ability to effectively instruct nursing students in the classroom as well as provide meaningful learning experiences, guidance and evaluation of those students in the clinical environment utilizing the nursing process during the provision of care to ensure safe nursing care and quality patient outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Reflects a commitment to nursing, the school and the program goals.
- Explores creative and innovative teaching learning strategies during conference and on the clinical unit.
- Serves as a professional role model for students in the clinical area.
- Works cooperatively with other faculty members to achieve school goals.
- Works cooperatively and productively to achieve the school goals in accordance with the mission and values of the parent organization.
- Maintains open communication with other health care team members to achieve academic and organizational goals.
- Understands how the concepts of trust, respect, professionalism and caring are utilized to build an organizational climate that fosters the development of the student.
- Applies principles of dignity and respect in meeting the diverse learning needs of students in clinical practice.
- Resolves and manages conflict effectively and in a timely manner.
- Creates an environment which recognizes and values differences in students, peers, patients, families and communities.
- Coaches students on cultural diversity and civility in the educational environment.
- Models critical and reflective thinking in the clinical area.
- Utilizes information technology skillfully to support the teaching learning process.
- Demonstrates interest and respect for learners through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
- Provides quality instruction to groups of students in the clinical area utilizing teaching learning concepts reflective of best practice in nursing education.
- Provides timely, thoughtful and constructive feedback and evaluations to learners.
- Establishes and maintains positive, caring relationships with students, faculty, management, patients/families and all other members of the health care team.
- Works productively and effectively within a complex educational environment.
- Creates meaningful clinical learning assignments based on student learning needs.
- Demonstrates sound clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of the teaching-learning process.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills necessary to lead students in the application of the nursing process in the clinical area.
- Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning as evidenced by continuous formal and informal education.
- Participates in self review by critically analyzing strengths, areas for improvement in relation to performance as a clinical instructor.
- Receives and utilizes constructive feedback to improve clinical teaching.
- Demonstrates clinical competence in order to provide the highest quality of clinical instruction for nursing students.
- Utilizes research and evidence based practice to support improvement in clinical teaching.
- Assesses student performance to insure care reflects evidenced based nursing practice.
- Shares outcomes from improvement projects with other faculty and schools of nursing.
- BSN required
- 3 years of clinical practice required
- Precepting experience required
- Clinical teaching experience in prelicensure program preferred
- Must be enrolled in an MSN program with a 3 year completion plan for Assistant Clinical Instructor level
- MSN required for Nursing Instructor level
- Appointment to this position and retention of this position is contingent upon the approval of the PA State Board of Nursing.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
- CPR Certification for BLS for Health Care Providers.
- Appointment to this position and retention of this position is contingent upon the approval of the PA State Board of Nursing.
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$37.22–$56.83 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
Your recruiter
Jamie Park
Nurse Recruiter — Pittsburgh Metro
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Assistant Clinical Instructor/Nursing Instructor… at Pepper Health, Pittsburgh. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply.
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# Assistant Clinical Instructor/Nursing Instructor (CASUAL) ST Health Mercy School of Nursing
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Casual
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Mercy
- Pay: $37.22–$56.83 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-04T19:15:14.987Z
## Description
**Are you looking for an opportunity to build experience in a teaching environment? Do you thrive on inspiring others to reach their full potential? We are looking for you!**
**ST Health Mercy School of Nursing is hiring a casual Assistant Clinical Instructor/Nursing Instructor. Perfect for nurses who are interested in academia, this position serves as a way to get your foot in the door with our schools and offer flexible scheduling. If this sounds like a great fit for you, we encourage you to apply today!**
…
Shift and schedule
Shift
Day Job
Hours
Casual
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Pittsburgh, PA
A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.
- Pepper Health Shadyside
- Pepper Health Passavant
- Pepper Health Children's
- Pepper Health Rehab Services
- Pepper Health at Home
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role
I started at the bedside. Pepper grew me into leadership — a residency year, tuition support, and a manager who asked "what's next for you?" every single year.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New-grad RN / Residency
Staff RN — specialty certified
Charge / Clinical Resource RN
Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track
Director of Nursing
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I self-schedule?
Most inpatient units use self-scheduling in 4-week blocks, with weekend and holiday rotations shared equitably across the team.
About this roleDo you pay for certifications?
Specialty certification exams, renewals and review courses are covered — and certified nurses earn a differential.
About this roleIs there a nurse residency program?
Yes — a 12-month, accredited residency for new-grad RNs with dedicated preceptors, simulation labs and a cohort that starts together.
About this roleWhat support exists at the bedside?
Clinical resource nurses on every shift, a no-lift equipment program, and unit councils where staff nurses drive practice changes.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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