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PeaceHealth

Clinical Nurse Educator

Springfield, OR · On-site

$55.98 - $83.96/hr

Acts as a resource to all caregivers regarding nursing, professional practice and use of equipment/ supplies in area of expertise. * Assists in the design and implementation of nursing education ...

Looking Glass

Director of Nursing

Eugene, OR

Nursing teams work together with interdisciplinary teams within Looking Glass to provide quality care for youth in residential treatment programs. The Director of Nursing provides supervision to 2 or ...

Volare Health LLC

Director of Nursing (DON)

Eugene, OR · On-site

$165K/yr

Director of Nursing (RN)Build a Strong Team. Lead Clinical Excellence. Be Supported While You Do It. Pay at $165k South Hills Rehabilitation Center | Eugene, OR Not every Director of Nursing role is ...

Loma Linda Post Acute

RCM- RN

Creswell, OR · On-site

$75 - $105/hr

Recommend written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the resident. • Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and ...

PACS Group

RCM- RN

Creswell, OR · On-site

$70 - $100/hr

Recommend written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the resident. • Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and ...

Pacs

RCM- RN

Creswell, OR · On-site

Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day-to-day nursing procedures performed in this facility. Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the ...

Pacs

Full Time RN

Creswell, OR · On-site

Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day-to-day nursing procedures performed in this facility. Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the ...

Pacs

RN Part time

Creswell, OR · On-site

Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day-to-day nursing procedures performed in this facility. Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the ...

Rehab Centre

RCM- RN

Creswell, OR · On-site

$85 - $110/hr

Recommend written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the resident. • Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and ...

Creswell Post Acute

RCM- RN

Creswell, OR · On-site

$90 - $115/hr

Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day-to-day nursing procedures performed in this facility.Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the ...

Lakeportpa

RCM- RN

Creswell, OR · On-site

$85 - $100/hr

Recommend written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the resident. • Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and ...

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How much do nursing instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for nursing instructor in Eugene, OR is $80,970.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,800.00 and $94,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a nursing instructor?

Nursing instructors teach students who are pursuing a career in nursing. As a nursing instructor, you give lectures, administer exams, grade assignments, and perform all other duties an educator might have. You prepare students for nursing examinations in both laboratory and classroom setting. With experience, you may also teach aspiring nursing educators. Outside of the classroom you meet with other teaching and administrative staff, attend educational conferences, and develop curricula for upcoming classes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a nursing instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Nursing Instructor, you need a strong background in nursing practice, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing, and a valid RN license, often supplemented by teaching experience. Familiarity with learning management systems, simulation lab technology, and current clinical guidelines is typically required. Exceptional communication, mentorship, and organizational skills help foster student engagement and support diverse learning needs. These skills ensure effective knowledge transfer, student preparedness, and adherence to educational and clinical standards in nursing education.

What are some common challenges nursing instructors face when transitioning from clinical practice to teaching, and how can they overcome them?

Nursing Instructors often find the transition from clinical practice to classroom teaching challenging due to differences in communication styles, curriculum development, and student assessment methods. Adapting to diverse student learning needs and managing classroom dynamics can also be demanding. To overcome these challenges, it's helpful to seek mentorship from experienced educators, participate in faculty development programs, and actively collaborate with colleagues to share teaching strategies. Emphasizing clear communication and continuous self-reflection can further ease the transition and enhance teaching effectiveness.

What is the difference between Nursing Instructor vs Nursing Educator?

AspectNursing InstructorNursing Educator
CredentialsRN license, nursing degree, teaching certification (if required)RN license, advanced nursing degrees (e.g., MSN, DNP), teaching credentials (if applicable)
Work EnvironmentClassrooms, clinical labs, healthcare facilitiesClassrooms, online platforms, healthcare training programs
Employer & IndustryColleges, universities, nursing schoolsEducational institutions, healthcare organizations, training programs
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Both Nursing Instructors and Nursing Educators play vital roles in training future nurses. Nursing Instructors typically teach in academic settings and may focus on classroom instruction and clinical supervision. Nursing Educators often have broader roles, including curriculum development and training within healthcare organizations. While their credentials and environments overlap, their specific responsibilities may differ based on the setting.

What do nursing instructors do?

Nursing instructors teach nursing students in academic settings, developing and delivering course content, supervising clinical practice, and assessing student performance. They also stay current with healthcare practices and may hold certifications such as RN licensure, often working in colleges, universities, or training programs.
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Part-Time Nursing Assistant Program Director and Instructor

Lane Community College

Eugene, OR • On-site

$55/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Posting Details
AA/EEO Statement
AA/EEO Statement:
Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.
Veterans Statement
Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-5586.
  • Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources, Zack Roush, roushz@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970.
  • Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Position Information:
Posting Number:
260041
Job Title:
Part-Time Nursing Assistant Program Director and Instructor
Applicant Notification:
Department Information
The Health Professions Department is seeking to expand its pool of part-time faculty to teach Nursing Assistant courses, as well as act as the program director.
The primary responsibility of the Nursing Assistant Instructor is to provide quality teaching in a full range of community college Nursing Assistant courses.
  • Beyond the required education and experience, instructors must have a passion for what they teach and have teaching styles that support student success. Instructors are responsible for following Division and College procedures in support of teaching and learning.
  • This is an application pool posting for 2026-2027. The assigned location for this position is at the Lane Community College's main campus located in Eugene, Oregon.

Search Information
  • First review date of applications may be as early as 10 business days after posting. Subsequent review dates will be based upon department needs. Lane Community College reserves the right to modify this information.
  • Provide all documents as requested.
  • A resume may not take the place of any section of the application.
  • Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below.
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Applications will remain in the applicant pool until the position(s) is filled.

Location:
Downtown Center
Classification:
Non Credit Instructor/Director
Position Type:
Non-Credit / Extra Duty
Anticipated Start Date:
Upon Hire
Salary/Wage:
Hourly
Salary/Wage Range:
Wage: $55.00 per hour
Salary/Compensation Statement:
There are no health benefits available for these positions.
Grant Statement:
Working Schedule:
Requires a flexible schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings, nights, and/or weekends.
FLSA:
Exempt
Position Status:
Temporary
Full/Part:
Part-Time
Annual Schedule:
Other
Annual Schedule Details:
Quicklink for Posting:
https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/13553
Posting Text
Posting Date:
04/06/2026
Closing Date:
06/27/2027
Applicant Pool:
Term Pool
Open Until Filled:
No
Required Qualifications
Required Education:
  • Associate Degree In Nursing
  • Have evidence of completion of a course on teaching adults, or one (1) year of experience teaching adults in any of the following:
    • As faculty in a nursing education program
    • In a staff development role
    • As a nurse administrator

Required Experience:
  • Two (2) years' professional experience as an RN, with at least one (1) year in direct patient care in a licensed long-term care nursing facility
  • One (1) year of experience in direct patient care in an acute care facility

Licensure or Certification Requirements
  • Hold current, unencumbered Oregon Registered Nursing (RN) license
  • Current certification in CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers and First Aid, or the ability to obtain it prior to employment

Conditions of Employment:
  • The following vaccines are required at the time of employment:
    • Hepatitis B (Hep B) series with titer to confirm immunity
    • Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)
    • Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap)
    • Varicella
    • COVID-19
    • Influenza (seasonal flu)
    • Tuberculosis (TB) IGRA Blood test or chest x-ray
  • Successful applicants are required to complete a 10-panel urine drug screen and criminal background check.
  • Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
Preferred Experience
  • Prior experience teaching NA and/or CNA2 in the classroom, lab, and clinical setting
  • Demonstrated experience with Oregon State Board of Nursing standards, accreditation, and self-study
  • Experience with instruction strategies, including both educational theory and technique

Language Statement
We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.
Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:
Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane's commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, multilingual skills, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Equivalency Statement:
We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.
Position Purpose:
This position is responsible for all aspects of the academic program, including its administration in accordance with Oregon State Board of Nursing standards. Release time is provided to the instructor to perform administrative duties necessary to meet requirements of program accreditation, credentialing, and/or federal and state regulations
Essential Functions:
  • Coordinate student clinical practicum education:
    • Select and approve appropriate practicum sites
    • Provide orientation for the on-site supervisors
    • Provide oversight of the practicum experience
    • Ensure appropriate and sufficient evaluation of student achievement
    • Initiate and maintain clinical affiliation agreements between practicum settings and the college
  • Maintain program and curricular effectiveness with a dedication to continuous assessment, budgeting, and planning principles:
    • Program and student learning outcomes assessment
    • NA curriculum development
    • Continuous program review
    • Planning and development, including unit planning
    • Compilation and completion of Oregon State Board of Nursing reports
    • Identify and pursue grants and community outreach opportunities
    • Conduct new student recruitment and advising activities, including the annual refreshment of the program handbook and application
    • Collaborate with the Non-Credit Program Director on recruitment, assignment, and coaching of adjunct instructors
  • Responsibilities of the nursing assistant:
    • Ensure students develop requisite entry-level knowledge, skills, and competencies to sit for certification or licensure and/or work in the field
    • Employ strong classroom management skills, including independent judgment, subject matter expertise, interpersonal skills, and knowledge of teaching theory and methodologies
    • Advise, assist, and tutor students, and connect them with available resources to support their learning
    • Effectively communicate with faculty, staff, students, and community partners
    • As appropriate, coordinate, develop, or oversee Advanced College Credit courses with high school instructors
  • Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students
  • Other duties as assigned

Equity and Inclusion
  • Demonstrate Lane Community College's core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences, are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships, and are applied to all position responsibilities
  • Duties are carried out respectfully and inclusively, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status
  • Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Human Resources and Disability Resource departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities in order to provide for the success of students and staff; mentor and role model cultural competency for persons with disabilities
  • Must demonstrate an active concern for students, staff, and the public

Supervision Statement:
Supervision of other personnel is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel, and may assign work to student workers.
Works under the general direction of the Dean of Health Professions, Health and Physical Education and the Associate Dean/Director of Nursing.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that include office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. This position requires that an employee is able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; bend, kneel, stoop,reach, and manipulate objects; perform cognitive and psychometric work for extended periods of time. Remain on their feet for extended periods of time. This position may work with individuals who may be hostile or abusive. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Assist students in positioning patients. Work safely.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of scope and standards of OSBN Division 61, 62, 63 rules, Nursing Assistant scope and responsibilities of educational institution

Ability to:
  • Recall, collect, analyze, synthesize, and integrate information from a variety of sources
  • Problem-solve and think critically in order to apply knowledge and skill
  • Communicate verbally, and through reading and writing, with individuals from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds
  • Relay information in oral and written form effectively, accurately, reliably, and intelligibly to individuals and groups, using the English language
  • Obtain or collect information through observation, listening, touching or smelling
  • Demonstrate emotional stability to function effectively under stress and adapt to changing environments
  • Maintain effective and sensitive relationships with others
  • Examine and modify their own behavior when it interferes with others or the learning environment
  • Possess attributes that include compassion, empathy, altruism, integrity, honesty, responsibility, and tolerance
  • Understand and carry out Lane Community College's commitment to student success, lifelong learning, and the needs of students, staff and the public
  • Understand and carry out Lane Community College's mission and strategic agendas including college learning outcomes, cultural competency, and diversity

Applicant Instructions:
Applicant Instructions
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties.
  • The CV/Resume may not take the place of any one section in the application.

To be considered an applicant for this position, please provide the following materials:
Required Documents
  1. Online Application - Complete and submit online via the applicant portal.
  2. Cover letter - Clearly detail how you meet the qualifications for the position or are alternatively qualified based on your experience, training, and education, or other qualifications.
  3. Resume / CV - Comprehensive of experience, education and accomplishments.
  4. Transcripts/Lincenses - Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application, see instructions below.

Additional Documents and Letters of reference are not accepted.
If applicable: DD214 - Veterans, please fax,

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