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PN Program Instructor, Full Time, Days

Griffin Hospital·Derby, Connecticut

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

The PN Program Instructor teaches nursing theory, skills, and clinicals while developing curriculum in collaboration with the primary instructor. They are responsible for attending to the daily needs of the nursing programs and maintaining professional development standards.

The PN Program Instructor will be responsible for teaching nursing theory, skills and clinicals to a number of students related to their field/topic working alongside the primary instructor. Instructional material and an outline of the curriculum from the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health is provided to develop a curriculum with the primary instructor. The material presented to students may be in combination of in-person and online.

Essential responsibilities & duties

  • Attends to the daily needs of the School of Allied Health nursing related programs.
  • Maintains professional responsibility and enhances professional development.
  • Contributes to the mission of the organization by supporting the Employee Philosophy, Planetree Model of Care, and Organizational Goals.

Education

Unencumbered RN License for the State of CT required.

Candidate must have either a bachelor degree or master degree in Nursing (BSN or MSN).

If candidate does not have an MSN, must be matriculated in an MSN accredited program, or complete an MSN program within four (4) years of being hired.

Experience/Skills

  • Three (3) years or more of clinical nursing experience required.
  • One (1) or more years of teaching preferred (formal or informal). Preferred one (1) year of long-term care setting but not required.
  • Possess strong computer skills including in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Ability to teach interactively and engage students whether online or in-person. Thorough knowledge of correct English grammar, spelling and punctuation and ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.
  • Superior customer service skills and ability to work productively and maintain excellent relationships with instructors, hospital staff and students.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an unencumbered Connecticut RN license and possess at least a bachelor's degree in nursing, with a master's degree preferred. A minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience is required, along with strong computer and communication skills.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Communication
  • Excel
  • Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Outlook
  • PowerPoint
  • Customer service
  • Clinical instruction
  • Curriculum development
  • Nursing theory
  • Interactive teaching
  • Nursing education

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Derby, Connecticut
Posted
Aug 5, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Griffin Hospital

Griffin Hospital is a 160-bed acute care community hospital serving more than 100,000 residents of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Region. Griffin Hospital also serves as the flagship hospital for Planetree, an international leader in patient-centered care and has received national...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Connecticut PN instructor role needs RN and BSN

Connecticut PN program instructor roles typically draw candidates with strong clinical nursing backgrounds and comfort in classroom or lab instruction. This position is competitive because it requires an unencumbered Connecticut RN license, a BSN or MSN, and at least three years of clinical experience, with teaching experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm the MSN timeline and align your application materials to both clinical and teaching experience.

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