Registered Nurse – Classroom Instructor (Full-Time)
Pima Medical Institute
Location
Aurora, Colorado
Salary
$40 - $47 / HOUR
Quick overview
The instructor will deliver classroom theory and facilitate hands-on clinical or simulation lab activities for nursing students. Additionally, they are responsible for academic advising, curriculum development, and mentoring students in real-world healthcare settings.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Master’s in Nursing (MSN) or a BSN with active enrollment in an MSN program, along with a current, unencumbered Colorado RN license. A minimum of three years of direct patient care experience is required.
Job description
Registered nurse – classroom instructor (Full-Time)
Location
- Aurora, CO |
- Campus: On-Site
Target Program: Practical Nursing (LPN)
Type
- Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week) | Monday –
- Friday
- Compensation: $40.00 – $46.89 per hour
Your mission: Lead the future of practical nursing (Lpn)
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 charge—helping 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.
WHAT YOUR WEEK LOOKS LIKE • 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 • 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 • 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.
Full-Time benefits & ownership
- 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 Monday–Friday schedule with paid holidays and generous PTO.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- 401k Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Instructor Training
