Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Instructor

Registered Nurse (RN) - Substitute Clinical Instructor

Location: Pima Medical Institute - Aurora Campus | On-Site

Position Type: Part-Time, Substitute/PRN (As Needed)

Compensation: $40.00 - $46.89 per hour

Pima Medical Institute is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Practical Nursing Program faculty as Substitute Clinical Instructors at our Aurora campus. This PRN role offers a focused, hands-on teaching opportunity - guiding and evaluating students in real-world clinical settings on a flexible schedule that works around your life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Instruct and supervise students across all clinical experiences; arrange appropriate clinical experiences based on individual student needs.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and update the purpose, mission, and objectives of the Nursing Education Program.
• Coordinate clinical education for all students and evaluate instruction provided by ANIP and Clinical Faculty.
• Instruct students in appropriate techniques and methods of the Practical Nursing program.
• Monitor student progress weekly and coordinate with the Clinical Director to develop Academic Success Plans.
• Evaluate student performance and progress in accordance with clinical performance standards.
• Maintain student attendance in accordance with established policies.
• Coordinate resolutions to concerns between students and institutional staff members.
• Conduct pre/post-conference discussions with students to connect classroom theory to clinical practice.
• Maintain professionalism in interactions with students, faculty, staff, and clinical site personnel.
• Maintain currency in clinical practice and stay current on changes in the nursing profession.
• Attend faculty meetings unless otherwise excused.

Minimum Requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing, or currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in nursing, from a nationally accredited Nursing Education Program.
• Minimum 3 years of practical experience as a Registered Nurse providing direct patient care.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing teaching experience required.
• Current, active, unencumbered Colorado RN license and any other credential required by local, state, or federal laws.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and general computer skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: $40.00 - $46.89 per hour.
• Full, paid instructor training focused on clinical evaluation and coaching methodologies.
• Flexible, as-needed scheduling.
• Colorado Paid Sick Leave and Public Health Emergency leave.

A Few Things to Know:

• This role requires the ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods during an 8-12 hour shift, lift up to 20 pounds, push an occupied wheelchair, and assist with patient transfers.
• Must be able to utilize medical equipment including stethoscopes, IV pumps, fetal monitors, and simulation equipment.
• Exposure to biohazardous materials including blood and saliva is expected.

Pima Medical Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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