Practical Nursing Adjunct Instructor - Clinicals & Skills Lab

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Adjunct Instructor to join Stepful on a contract basis to support our Board of Nursing–approved Practical Nursing program. In this role, you will guide and supervise students during in‑person clinical rotations and skills labs, helping them build hands‑on nursing skills and apply classroom knowledge in real‑world healthcare settings as they prepare for clinical practice and licensure.

This opportunity is well suited for a Registered Nurse with faculty experience in RN or LPN education who enjoys mentoring students in hands‑on learning environments. Instruction takes place onsite in the Columbus, Ohio area, including clinical rotations at partner healthcare facilities and skills labs designed to help students practice core nursing competencies. In‑person sessions take place on Fridays from 8am‑4pm or 9am‑5pm, with scheduling aligned to program rotations and skills lab needs.

This is a 1099 contract role, with hours varying based on the number of courses taught.

The hourly pay rate for this opportunity is $50.00/hour. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, internal pay equity and other relevant business considerations.

• Lead and supervise in‑person clinical rotations and skills labs at partner healthcare facilities in the Columbus, Ohio area (on Fridays)
• Deliver curriculum content, answer student questions, and provide timely feedback
• Act as a subject matter expert in practical nursing education
• Foster a positive and supportive learning environment for students

• 2+ years of experience as faculty in an RN or LPN education program
• 2+ years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse, with 5+ years of varied nursing experience across clinical practice, nursing education, and/or administration
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Active, unencumbered Ohio RN license
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners
• Availability to be in‑person with students on Fridays. If you have availability Friday through Sunday, that’s a plus!

Stepful is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.