Registered Nurse Classroom Instructor (Full-Time)

Registered Nurse Classroom Instructor (Full-Time)

Are you a seasoned RN ready to transition your clinical mastery into a rewarding career in academia? Pima Medical Institute is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Classroom Instructor for our Practical Nursing (LPN) program in Aurora.

This role is designed for a nursing expert who wants to trade unpredictable 12-hour shifts for a stable, impactful mentorship position. You will lead the instructional chargehelping future LPNs master core nursing theory and hands-on skills in a high-fidelity environment. With our supportive team structure, clinical instructors handle off-site rotations, allowing you to be the primary educational anchor for your students on campus.

This position involves:

• Monday Thursday: Lead core classroom lectures and simulation lab instruction following our approved Practical Nursing curriculum (8:00 AM 5:00 PM).
• Friday: Host "Open Lab" sessions for students to reinforce skills, provide one-on-one tutoring, and complete administrative program tracking.
• Instructional Focus: Bridging the gap between nursing theory and real-world application for future Licensed Practical Nurses.

Key responsibilities include:

• LPN Curriculum Leadership: Prepare and deliver engaging, data-driven lectures aligned with Practical Nursing standards.
• Simulation Mastery: Lead high-fidelity simulation lab activities, ensuring students are proficient in clinical techniques before they reach the patient's bedside.
• Student Success Management: Support student progression through regular academic advising, performance check-ins, and proactive intervention.
• NCLEX-PN Readiness: Actively coach and mentor students to ensure they are prepared for successful NCLEX-PN licensure.
• Accreditation & Compliance: Participate in faculty meetings and contribute to program quality improvement in alignment with CNEA standards.

Minimum requirements include:

• Licensure: Current, active, unencumbered RN license in the state of Colorado.
• Education: Master's in Nursing (MSN) preferred. BSN candidates with active enrollment in an MSN program will be considered with a commitment to completion.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of practical experience providing direct patient care.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills; ability to simplify complex clinical concepts for students.
• Preferred: Prior experience in teaching, precepting, or high-fidelity simulation instruction.

Pima Medical Institute is 100% employee-owned. We offer a superior benefits package:

• Competitive Pay: $40.00 $46.89 per hour.
• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)become a partial owner of the company!
• Retirement: 401(k) Plan with a 10% Employer Match.
• Insurance: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Stability: Consistent MondayFriday schedule with paid holidays and generous PTO.

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