Ironside Human Resources·West Des Moines, Iowa
The Nurse Instructor is accountable for planning and overseeing nursing students during clinical rotations, working with a local college to provide orientation, development, and coaching. During academic breaks, this role supports the Med Surg Manager with assigned educator tasks while ensuring students deliver quality, evidence-based patient care.
A medical facility located outside of West Des Moines, Iowa is seeking a full-time, permanent Nurse Instructor to join their team!
The Nurse Instructor Job Opportunity: Full-time, direct-hire position 12-hour shifts, varies on clinical rotations Great nursing leadership and administration team!
Competitive salary based on experience Accountable for the planning and oversight of Nursing Students during clinicals.
This position will work with the local college to provide orientation, develop and coach students.
During times when school is not in session, this position will work with educator and on tasks as assigned by Med Surg Manager.
This position will function autonomously while assuring students are providing quality and evidence based care to patients.
The Nurse Instructor
Must have active RN License Must have around 2 years of Med Surg nursing experience Credential trainer of inpatient EPIC within 1 year of employment The Iowa Location: Explore charming small towns and agricultural attractions Embark on a hiking or biking trip surrounded by a sea of rolling hills and billowing prairie grasses Not too far from Des Moines metro area, under an hour driving range
Candidates must possess an active Registered Nurse (RN) License and approximately two years of Med Surg nursing experience. A requirement includes becoming an inpatient EPIC credential trainer within one year of employment.
Market context
Nursing instructors in Iowa are often sought by schools and training programs that need experienced clinicians who can teach core nursing practice. This role is competitive because candidates must combine bedside experience with a BSN, an active Iowa RN license, and the ability to meet certification timelines; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time. Before applying, confirm your ICU, CCU, ER, or Med-Surg experience is clearly documented and note when you obtained or can obtain BLS.