LPN Educator

Van Duyn Center; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Duyn Center in Syracuse, NY is seeking an LPN Educator to design and deliver instructional content for licensed practical nurses, CNAs and other healthcare professionals. The educator uses clinical expertise in long-term care and adult learning principles to support student success while ensuring compliance with NYS regulations and program standards.

The position involves delivering classroom, lab, and clinical instruction, developing lesson plans, evaluating student performance, and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering instruction to adult learners in healthcare.
• Strong communication and classroom management abilities.
• Ability to design engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans.
• Experience maintaining student records and assessments.
• Familiarity with NY nursing education standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical instruction to adult learners
• Integrate long-term care best practices into instructional content and skills training
• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with program objectives and regulatory requirements
• Apply adult learning theory to support engagement and skill development
• Evaluate student performance through testing, skills check-offs, and clinical observation
• Provide constructive feedback, remediation, and academic support as needed
• Maintain accurate student records, attendance, and evaluation documentation
• Collaborate with program leadership and instructional staff to ensure program quality
• Ensure instruction complies with NYS nursing education standards and institutional policies
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment

Skills

Adult education experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity awareness

Education

LPN license – NY

Job description

Job Title: LPN Educator

Reports to: Director of Education (Nursing)

Shift: Days Monday – Friday Some weekends and evenings required

Position Summary

The LPN Educator is responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating instructional content for licensed practical nurses, CNA’s and other healthcare professionals. The educator uses clinical expertise—particularly in long-term care—and adult learning principles to support student success while ensuring compliance with New York State regulations and program standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical instruction to adult learners
• Integrate long-term care best practices into instructional content and skills training
• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with program objectives and regulatory requirements
• Apply adult learning theory to support engagement and skill development
• Evaluate student performance through testing, skills check-offs, and clinical observation
• Provide constructive feedback, remediation, and academic support as needed
• Maintain accurate student records, attendance, and evaluation documentation
• Collaborate with program leadership and instructional staff to ensure program quality
• Ensure instruction complies with NYS nursing education standards and institutional policies
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Current active LPN license in the state of New York
• 2-5 years clinical experience in a long-term care setting
• Long-term care experience required
• Demonstrated experience in adult education, training or teaching
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse adult learners

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Classroom, skills lab, and/or long-term care clinical settings
• May require standing, walking, and demonstration of clinical skills
• Flexible scheduling may be required, including evenings or weekends

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