Full-time Nursing Instructor, LVPN Program

Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous tuition programs

Matching 401K

Health, dental, and vision

Long and short-term disability

PTO, sick time, holidays, floating, &

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. is seeking a Full-time Nursing Instructor for the LVPN Program in Colorado. The role requires a BSN, an active Colorado RN license, and clinical nursing experience to teach didactic and clinical courses in classrooms, labs, and online components.

You will develop curriculum, assess student progress, and provide feedback while maintaining safety and industry standards. A 40-hour Monday–Friday work week and engaging, hands-on instruction are expected.

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Active and unencumbered RN license to practice in Colorado.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience.
• Experience in didactic and clinical instruction.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver class objectives clearly.
• Foster safe and controlled learning environments in classrooms and labs.
• Maintain curriculum accuracy with up-to-date industry standards.
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practicals.
• Provide feedback and support to help students achieve success.
• Identify at-risk students and develop individualized success plans.

Skills

Instruction

Curriculum development

Student evaluation

Communication

Safety & compliance

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Active CO RN license

3+ years clinical nursing experience

Tools

Clinical simulation equipment

Job description

Overview

Full-time Nursing Instructor, LVPN Program

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Monday - Friday 40-hour work week

The instructor’s primary responsibilities are to provide active and effective learning for students in all applicable educational settings, act as professional and academic role models and commit to student satisfaction. This includes teaching in classrooms, labs, and outside the classroom during campus and student activities. This position delivers high-quality instruction to students, combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands‑on experience, develops and implements curriculum, assesses student progress, and ensures adherence to industry standards and best practices. Instructors are required to teach both didactic and clinical courses.

OurBenefitsataGlimpse:

• Generoustuitionprograms:waiver,reimbursement,andloanforgiveness
• Matching401Kretirementplan
• Health,dental,andvision
• Long and Short-term disability
• PTO,sicktime,10paidholidays,floatingholiday,andmore
• LifeInsurance
• Pet Insurance
• EmployeeAssistanceProgram

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner
• Foster and maintain an orderly, controlled, and safe environment for students in classrooms and labs
• Maintain and prepare training aids, tools, and equipment in the classroom and lab
• Maintain curriculum accuracy by keeping up to date on industry standards and practices
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessments
• Provide constructive feedback and support to students to help them achieve academic and professional success
• Identify and report on any at-risk students; creates individualized success plans to mitigate attrition
• Foster relationships with students to help them meet program competency requirements
• Provide periodic and ad-hoc reporting to stakeholders
• Meet with students and education personnel to discuss instructional programs and related issues
• Provide and maintain regular, substantive interaction with students in online course components
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress
• Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation and troubleshooting, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN); MSN Degree preferred
• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license to practice in the state of Colorado
• A minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience
• Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction

• Demonstrate and explain clinical skills accurately, answer students' questions confidently, and ensure safe, evidence-based clinical practices
• Present simulations, case studies, and hands‑on training to reinforce learning
• Provide hands‑on training in a variety of clinical procedures, techniques and processes

• Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction
• Design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles
• Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment
• Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices
• Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues
• Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities

• Frequently (80% or more of workday)
  • Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision)
  • Communicate with students and provide direct instruction
• Occasionally (up to 50% of workday)
  • Use fine motor skills to operate personal computers, manual and electrical (dental, automotive, mechanical, nursing, etc.) equipment, as well as various diagnostic or procedure equipment
• Rarely (less than 20% of workday)
  • Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with the assistance of mechanical interventions, students, or other employees
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to provide instruction in labs and demonstrate procedures
• Able and willing to:
  • Communicate, think, learn, and reason
  • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
  • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
  • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long‑term relationships with stakeholders

• Work is performed indoors in a climate‑controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
• On campus and on site work locations include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal‑protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site‑specific safety procedures.

Hourly Rate: $45.00/hour