This role is responsible for delivering instruction and overseeing student learning within a practical nursing education track. The instructor supports academic and clinical development by guiding learners through classroom instruction, skills practice, simulated experiences, and supervised clinical activities. The position emphasizes student engagement, competency development, evaluation, and continuous instructional improvement.

Teaching and Student Engagement

The instructor leads learning activities aligned with approved course objectives and ensures students achieve required competencies. Responsibilities include facilitating instruction across classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical environments while adapting teaching approaches to support adult learners.

Key functions include supervising and evaluating students during hands-on learning experiences, providing timely feedback, and maintaining accessibility through scheduled office hours and appropriate communication channels. The instructor is expected to support student success by responding to academic concerns, monitoring participation, and addressing missed learning activities when needed.

Clinical and Experiential Learning Oversight

This role plans, coordinates, and supervises clinical learning experiences, ensuring they align with academic standards and student learning needs. The instructor evaluates student performance against established learning outcomes and provides immediate, constructive feedback following observations.

Responsibilities also include determining appropriate methods for observation and assessment, verifying that clinical environments meet safety and compliance standards, and ensuring assignments balance both student learning objectives and site requirements.

Academic Administration and Compliance

The instructor maintains accurate academic records, including attendance, evaluations, grades, and skills documentation, in accordance with institutional policies and privacy regulations. Timely submission of grades, reports, and required documentation is essential.

Additional duties include collaborating with instructional colleagues on assessments and evaluations, supporting curriculum planning and instructional quality initiatives, and contributing to data collection and reporting related to program outcomes.

Faculty Collaboration and Development

Participation in faculty meetings, committees, orientation activities, and professional development initiatives is required. The instructor works collaboratively with academic leadership and peers to support program effectiveness and continuous improvement.

Ongoing professional growth is expected, including maintaining required licensure, certifications, and continuing education, as well as staying current with instructional technology, safety standards, and best practices in nursing education.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse

• Graduate-level nursing degree

• Eligibility to meet faculty standards established by applicable nursing regulatory bodies

• Demonstrated knowledge of current nursing practice and clinical instruction

• Experience mentoring or teaching adult learners

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Background in educational methods, clinical practice, or instructional delivery models

• Proficiency with common productivity and presentation software
  
  

  Additional Offerings

  This role includes access to a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support overall well-being, financial security, and professional growth. Available offerings may include health coverage options, paid time away, retirement savings opportunities, and employer-sponsored insurance. The organization also supports ongoing development through leadership training and educational assistance programs that may extend to eligible family members, based on program guidelines.

   

  Additional Expectations

  The instructor is expected to demonstrate a commitment to instructional excellence, student support, and ethical academic practices. Flexibility, professionalism, and a collaborative approach are essential to success in this role.