Registered Nurse College Instructor

Registered Nurse College Instructor (Full-Time)

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:
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Requisition Number
: REGIS
008125

• Full-Time
• On-site

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Department: Practical Nursing (LPN) Program

Compensation: $40.00 – $46.89 per hour

Pima Medical Institute is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Practical Nursing (LPN) program as a Full-Time Classroom Instructor at our Aurora campus. This role is ideal for an RN who wants to transition from long clinical shifts into a stable, Monday–Friday academic position focused on teaching, mentoring, and shaping the next generation of Licensed Practical Nurses.

As the primary on-campus instructor, you will deliver core nursing theory, guide students through simulation-based learning, and support their progression toward clinical readiness and NCLEX-PN success. Clinical faculty manage off-site rotations, allowing you to focus fully on classroom excellence and student development.

Monday – Thursday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM): Lead classroom lectures and simulation-lab instruction using the approved Practical Nursing curriculum.

Friday: Facilitate open-lab practice, provide one-on-one tutoring, reinforce essential clinical skills, and complete academic tracking and documentation.

• Classroom & Simulation Instruction:
• Theory & Lab Delivery: Deliver engaging didactic lectures, skills-lab demonstrations, and simulation-based learning experiences.
• Curriculum Execution: Prepare and deliver structured lesson plans aligned with course syllabi, objectives, and outlines.
• NCLEX-PN Preparation: Coach students toward licensure readiness through structured remediation and exam-focused strategies.
• Academic Administration & Program Support:
• Program
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with the Program Director to implement, evaluate, and enhance the nursing program of learning.
• Student Advising: Maintain student records, provide academic counseling, and meet regularly with students to support progression.
• Skills Lab Oversight: Manage skills-lab inventory, equipment, and readiness for daily student practice.
• Faculty Coordination: Mentor new faculty and coordinate learning objectives with clinical instructors to ensure smooth alignment between classroom and off-site clinical environments.
• Accreditation: Participate in faculty meetings, program evaluation activities, and nursing accreditation processes.

• Education: Master’s degree with a major in nursing (MSN) from a Nursing Education Program with national nursing accreditation.
• Clinical
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of three (3) years of occupational (practical) experience as a Registered Nurse providing direct patient care.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and educational computer applications.
• Hiring Range: $40.00 to $46.89 per hour.
• Schedule Stability: Full-time, 40-hour work week (Monday–Friday; no weekends, holidays, or on-call duties).
• Employee Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Retirement: 401(k) Plan with up to a 10% Employer Match.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, plus Health & Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time Off & Growth: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Disability coverage, Life Insurance, and Tuition Reimbursement.

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