Registered Nurse (RN) Instructor / Medical Instructor - Clinical Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) Instructor / Clinical Instructor – Medical & Nursing Education

Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Instructor / Clinical Instructor
Location: Rochester, NY
Employment Type: Part-Time and Full-Time
Pay Range: $45–$65 per hour or per class (based on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking experienced and passionate nursing professionals to join our academic team as Registered Nurse (RN) Instructors and Clinical Instructors. This role is ideal for nurses who are committed to education, mentorship, and developing the next generation of healthcare professionals in both classroom and clinical environments.

In this dual instructional role, you will provide hands-on clinical supervision as well as classroom-based instruction, ensuring nursing students receive high-quality, real-world training aligned with academic standards and healthcare regulations. You will work collaboratively with fellow faculty and clinical partners to deliver consistent, student-centered learning experiences.

We are actively hiring faculty in the following specialties:

• Medical-Surgical Nursing: 5 faculty members needed
• Obstetrics (OB): 1 faculty member needed
• Pediatrics: 1 faculty member needed

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Instruction

• Serve as a Clinical Instructor overseeing nursing students during clinical rotations in hospital and healthcare settings
• Supervise 12-hour clinical shifts (day or evening), with start times at 5:45 AM or 6:15 AM
• Maintain a 1:10 instructor-to-student ratio to ensure individualized instruction and safe patient care
• Guide students through direct patient care activities including assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, hygiene care, documentation, and clinical decision-making
• Reinforce evidence-based practice, safety standards, and professional nursing behaviors in real-time clinical environments
• Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback to support clinical competency development

Classroom / Didactic Instruction

• Deliver engaging instruction for 15-week nursing courses for Practical Nursing (PN) and degree-seeking students
• Teach core nursing concepts including medical-surgical fundamentals, maternal-child health, pediatrics, health assessment, and clinical reasoning
• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with curriculum and learning outcomes
• Administer and proctor exams, skills check-offs, and competency assessments
• Provide academic advising, mentoring, and progress evaluations to support student success

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license in New York State
• Education Requirement (must meet one of the following):
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree, OR
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree with current enrollment in an accredited MSN program and active progress toward degree completion
• Current CPR certification
• Clinical nursing experience in relevant specialty area (Medical-Surgical, OB, or Pediatrics)
• Prior teaching, precepting, or clinical instruction experience preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills
• Ability to function effectively as both a classroom instructor and clinical educator

Compliance Requirements

• Up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination
• Background check and drug screening (CastleBranch)
• Compliance with all clinical site requirements and health regulations

Schedule & Flexibility

Clinical Instruction:

• 12-hour shifts (day or evening)
• Start times: 5:45 AM or 6:15 AM
• Flexible scheduling available based on faculty assignment needs

Classroom Instruction:

• Monday–Friday, approximately 9-hour instructional days
• Scheduling flexibility available for qualified MSN/BSN-prepared instructors

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly or per-class compensation based on experience
• Professional development opportunities in nursing education
• Meaningful opportunity to impact nursing students in the Rochester healthcare community
• Collaborative academic environment supporting growth in both instructional and clinical roles

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