Registered Nurse - Classroom Instructor (Full-Time)
Aurora, CO | On-Site | Practical Nursing (LPN) Program $40.00 - $46.89 per hour | 40 Hours Per Week | Monday-Friday
Lead the Future of Practical Nursing
Pima Medical Institute is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Practical Nursing (LPN) program as a Full-Time Classroom Instructor. This role is ideal for an RN who wants to transition from long clinical shifts into a stable, Monday-Friday academic position focused on teaching, mentoring, and shaping the next generation of Licensed Practical Nurses.
As the primary on-campus instructor, you will deliver core nursing theory, guide students through simulation-based learning, and support their progression toward clinical readiness and NCLEX-PN success. Clinical faculty manage off-site rotations, allowing you to focus fully on classroom excellence and student development.
What Your Week Looks Like
- Monday-Thursday: Lead classroom lectures and simulation-lab instruction using the approved Practical Nursing curriculum (8:00 AM-5:00 PM).
- Friday: Facilitate open-lab practice, provide one-on-one tutoring, reinforce essential skills, and complete academic tracking and documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Classroom & Lab Instruction - Deliver didactic, skills-lab, and simulation-based learning experiences.
- Curriculum Delivery - Prepare and deliver lesson plans aligned with course syllabi, objectives, and outlines.
- Program Collaboration - Work with the Program Director to implement, evaluate, and enhance the program of learning.
- Student Advising - Maintain student records, provide academic counseling, and meet regularly with students to support progression.
- Skills Lab Oversight - Manage skills lab inventory, equipment, and readiness for student practice.
- Faculty Coordination - Mentor new faculty and coordinate instruction with ANIP and clinical instructors.
- Clinical Alignment - Ensure learning objectives transition smoothly from classroom to clinical environments.
- Accreditation & Compliance - Participate in faculty meetings, program evaluation activities, and accreditation processes.
- NCLEX-PN Preparation - Coach students toward licensure readiness through structured remediation and exam-focused strategies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree, with a major in nursing, from a Nursing Education Program with a national nursing accreditation.
- Three (3) years occupational (i.e., practical) experience as a nurse providing direct patient care.
- Current Colorado RN license and any other credential as required by local, state and/or federal laws to work as a Registered Nurse in Colorado.
- Verbal and written communications skills.
- Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and computer skills.
Full-Time Benefits & Employee Ownership
Pima Medical Institute is 100% employee-owned, offering a competitive and stable employment package.
- Competitive Pay: $40.00 - $46.89 per hour
- Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Retirement: 401(k) with a 10% employer match
- Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Stability: Monday-Friday schedule, paid holidays, and generous PTO
Equal Opportunity Employer
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