Registered Nurse - College Instructor (Full-Time

Registered Nurse
- College Instructor (Full-Time)

Registered Nurse
- College Instructor (Full-Time)

Location:

Pima Medical Institute – Mesa, AZType:
Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week)

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (No On-Call | No Weekends)
Compensation: $37.51 – $46.39 per hour

Location: Pima Medical Institute – Mesa, AZ

Type: Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (No On-Call | No Weekends)

Compensation: $37.51 – $46.39 per hour

You've mastered bedside nursing. Now come teach it! Pima Medical Institute is seeking a passionate Nurse Educator to join our East Valley campus team in Mesa, AZ.

In this role, you will bring theory to life in the classroom and guide student groups during clinical hospital rotations. Enjoy true work-life balance with a predictable Monday through Friday daytime schedule—no night shifts, no weekends, and no on-call duties—while mentoring the next generation of compassionate, NCLEX-ready nurses.

Didactic & Clinical Instruction:

• Engaging Teaching: Lead interactive classroom discussions in med-surg, nursing fundamentals, pharmacology, and pathophysiology using real-world clinical stories and active learning.

• Clinical Supervision: Lead small student cohorts on hospital floors during clinical rotations, providing constructive oversight, real-time feedback, and encouragement.

• Skills Lab Management: Oversee and assist with skills laboratory instruction, inventory, and student competency assessments.

Student Support & Advising:

• Academic Guidance: Provide regular academic counseling, track student progress, and deliver targeted tutoring to support student retention and NCLEX success.

• Applicant Engagement: Interview and counsel applicants, assisting the Program Director with admissions, progression, and graduation standards.

Program Governance & Accreditation:

• Curriculum Alignment: Help evaluate and develop learning objectives, lesson plans, and course outlines in accordance with State Board regulations.

• Compliance & Accreditation: Maintain accurate student records and participate in campus faculty meetings, Program Evaluation Plans (PEP), and accreditation activities.

• Education: Master’s degree, preferably in Nursing (acceptable if Baccalaureate degree is in Nursing) from an accredited institution recognized by the USDE or CHEA.

• Licensure: Current, unencumbered Arizona RN license (or active Compact/Multi-State privilege to practice in Arizona) in good standing.

• Clinical
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of three (3) years of occupational experience as a Registered Nurse providing direct patient care.

• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and basic computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of full-time teaching experience or experience administering a nursing education program leading to licensure (Paid faculty onboarding and training provided!).

• Hiring Range: $37.51 to $46.39 per hour.

• Schedule: Daytime hours (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) with zero weekend or on-call requirements.

• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a stakeholder in our 100% employee-owned company.

• Retirement: 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions.

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP with HSA options), Dental, and Vision coverage, plus a Health & Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Income Protection: Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Basic Life Insurance.

• Time Off & Growth: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Tuition Reimbursement.