Success Education Colleges
Location
San Diego, California
Salary
$45 - $50 / HOUR
The instructor is responsible for teaching live clinical rotations and laboratory sessions for nursing students. This includes planning instruction, evaluating student progress, and coordinating with clinical facilities to ensure learning objectives are met.
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor's or Master's degree and 5 years of experience, or a Licensed Vocational Nurse with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree and 2-6 years of experience. A current active California nursing license is required.
Accept complete responsibility for students in the clinical facility Teach a course load as assigned, including preparation for and instruction of clinical laboratory Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning Clarify daily clinical expectations with students during pre-conference Clarify student placement and expectations with clinical facility staff Make patient/student assignments that meet both clinical objectives and patient needs Direct students in data collection and integration into their clinical paperwork; provide resources to students to ensure critical thinking through the nursing process Coordinate a daily plan with Clinical site to best observe, instruct, and evaluate students Direct post conference to ensure application of theoretical content to clinical experiences; provide opportunities for students to share learned experiences and verbalize feelings Evaluate student progress and give feedback weekly; provide clear objectives for improvement as needed Provide immediate feedback of clinical performance following observation of skills LAB INSTRUCTION: The instructor will oversee and facilitate laboratory sessions for students in the lab. This role involves providing hands-on instruction, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and inquiry. QualificationsRequirements: Registered or Licensed Vocational Nurse - current active license in the state of California Previous teaching experience, preferred but not required Excellent written and oral communication skills and analytical skills Functional abilities to carry out classroom, clinical and laboratory teaching responsibilities Competence in clinical skills in areas of teaching Competent in personal computer applications: word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email Education: RN with A Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program. A minimum of five years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, with five years’ experience in the specialty field, and 1 year of experience as a Clinical Instructor but not required. LVN with AA or AS degree + 6 years experience required or a BA or BS with 2 years experience required (any type of degree) Mon & Tues AM or PM - 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. AM or 2:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Friday if available for Skills Lab on Campus 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 16 to 24 hours Must be able to start immediately Travel is required LVN $45 RN $50 Success Education Colleges is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SEC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer
Market context
California nursing education roles are often competitive because schools need instructors who can meet licensure standards and bring current clinical experience into the classroom. For this adjunct VN clinical instructor role, candidates should note the active California nursing license requirement and the experience threshold, which can make qualified applicants stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show recent teaching, supervision, or bedside experience.
Salary benchmark
$41,329 avg / yr
Typical range: $400–$54,850 based on 300 active listings in California
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