Nurse Educator Associate (Part-Time Interest Pool 2026)

Mt. Hood Community College; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Mt. Hood Community College is seeking qualified nursing instructors for potential openings in 2026. The role involves providing high quality clinical instruction, supervising student experiences, and evaluating performance in nursing labs and settings. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and an unencumbered Oregon RN license. Three years of relevant nursing experience and current BLS certification are also required. This position emphasizes collaboration, safety, and effective communication in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as a registered nurse in various settings.
• Current unencumbered RN license in Oregon prior to start.
• Current BLS card required.
• Documentation of immunizations must be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for clinical and lab courses.
• Supervise student clinical experiences.
• Engage with students during clinical learning.
• Evaluate student performance in labs and simulations.
• Maintain a positive learning environment focused on safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Nursing skills knowledge

Knowledge of assessment methods

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Independent task management

Collaborative teamwork

Computer utilization

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master’s degree in nursing or current enrollment

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities/Duties

We are hiring for multiple openings. This posting will remain open until all positions are filled. This posting is to establish an applicant pool for potential openings in 2026. While a position is not guaranteed, we encourage interested candidates to apply so they may be considered if a vacancy becomes available.

Job Summary

Contributes to classroom and clinical instruction in collaboration with and under the direction of a nurse educator and the nurse administrator. Provides high quality instruction and engagement with students in the clinical and/or lab settings in order to assist them in meeting course outcomes. Collaborates with the Dean/Nurse Administrator and nurse educator faculty to determine student progression.

Essential Duties

• Provides instruction for clinical and nursing lab courses as assigned.
• Supervises student clinical experiences in long‑term care, acute care and/or community health settings as assigned.
• Engages with students to provide a meaningful presence in their clinical learning and in their achievement of course outcomes.
• Provides current course content, in collaboration with the Nurse Educator Faculty, that is informative, well organized and supports student learning and success.
• Follows program procedures for lab activities and clinical remediation.
• Evaluates student performance in nursing lab, clinical, and simulation, using approved program student evaluation tools.
• Communicates students' clinical and lab progress, concerns, and absences to the Dean/Nurse Administrator and Nurse Educator Faculty.
• Creates a learning environment for students inclusive of diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Completes instructional duties, reports, and paperwork assigned.
• Keeps professionally current by participating in professional development and other activities.
• Maintains current credentials or licensures and immunizations as required by the program.
• Creates and maintains a positive learning environment that focuses on safety, respect of clients and colleagues, and effective communication.
• Models professional nursing practices and behaviors for students.
• Complies with all Board policies and administrative regulations.

Additional Duties

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing

• Minimum (3) years of recent full‑time experience as a registered nurse in an acute, community based, or long‑term care setting
• A current unencumbered registered nurse license in the State of Oregon, or a current unencumbered RN license in another state and ability to be licensed in the State of Oregon prior to assignment start date
• Current driver's license, insurance, and the ability to be insured by the college's insurance carrier. Must have at least three (3) years of driving history
• Must have current Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card
• Must have documentation of immunizations

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or current enrollment in a master’s degree program with a focus in education and graduating within one (1) year of hire
• Experience with curriculum and teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse student populations
• Previous experience in nursing education with documented coursework in education and/or curriculum development and clinical supervision
• Experience in a long‑term care nursing setting
• Long term care experience highly desired

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work flexible hours with some weekends and/or evenings
• Will be required to submit a pre‑employment drug screen
• Some clinical sites may require submission of a background check in addition to the College’s standard check

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of nursing skills and the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Knowledge of methods of assessment and evaluation of student’s nursing skills and care of client in a clinical setting
• Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and economically diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work independently in handling multiple tasks, priorities and changing deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to utilize a computer and any necessary software

Working Conditions and Important Information

Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a computer terminal. Visual eye strain and repetitive hand/wrist motion for data entry and keyboarding functions.

Salary Placement

Initial salary placement for Instructional Load Credit (ILC) Instructors will be based on applicable education and/or years of relevant full‑time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Initial salary placement for all other newly hired instructors will be at Level 1.

Please include all relevant education and full and part‑time experience (including unpaid and volunteer experience) in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement. Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past education and/or experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.