Nurse Refresher Instructor

Harford Community College; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

Harford Community College in Bel Air, MD seeks qualified instructors to teach nurse refresher courses (theory, lab, and clinical). Responsibilities include planning, evaluating facilities, developing exams, and documenting compliance with MBON.

Applicants must be a registered nurse licensed in Maryland with a BSN, BLS CPR, and vaccines. Two years of nursing experience and familiarity with LMS are required. This on-site teaching role offers variable weekly hours and a 12/31/2026 application close.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse licensed and able to currently practice in Maryland.
• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
• American Heart Association BLS CPR is required.
• Documentation of vaccinations for clinical teaching must be submitted.

Responsibilities

• Teach nurse refresher courses (theory, lab, and clinical).
• Plan, implement, and revise the educational program.
• Select clinical facilities and evaluate objectives.
• Develop and use written examinations to measure objectives.
• Develop evaluation tools for clinical competencies.
• Assist with lab setup, inventory, and cleanliness.
• Maintain course and student records; submit at course completion.
• Submit reports to the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON).

Skills

RN license

Teaching

Communication

Organizational skills

FERPA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

BLS CPR certification

Tools

LMS

Job description

Starting salary range or starting hourly rate range

Starting salary range or starting hourly rate range $55.23 per hour

Classification Title

About Harford Community College

Harford Community College ( HCC ) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we're committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website .

Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affinection Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA / ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Job Description

Harford Community College is seeking qualified instructors to teach nurse refresher courses, including theory, lab, and clinical instruction. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• planning, implementing, and revising the educational program;
• Selecting and evaluating clinical facilities used to achieve program objectives;
• Developing & utilizing written examinations to measure achievement of program objectives;
• Developing and utilizing an evaluation tool to measure the achievement of clinical competencies. The clinical competencies shall be based upon the RN and LPN standards of practice.
• Developing and utilizing a mechanism for student evaluation of the course;
• Assisting with set-up, inventory, and cleaning of the practice lab;
• Maintaining course and student records and submitting them at course completion;
• Assisting with the submission of reports and applications to the Maryland Board of Nursing ( MBON ) as indicated.

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia. Work is generally performed on the College campus unless otherwise specified.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position.

Your application to this position will remain active through December 31 of the current year. If you are not selected by that time, you must reapply to be considered. If you apply on or after November 1 of the current year, your application will remain active through December 31 of the following calendar year.

Required Education

Must be a registered nurse licensed and able to currently practice in the state of Maryland. A minimum of a bachelor's degree in nursing is required. American Heart Association BLS CPR is required. Documentation of receiving required vaccinations for clinical teaching must be submitted.

Required Experience

A minimum of two years of nursing experience is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Clinical expertise in nursing.
• Ability to teach the adult learner the knowledge and skills required to function as a proficient nurse including theory, lab, and clinical instruction.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and have excellent organizational skills with an ability to attend to details and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be responsive to student calls and in handling student concerns.
• Ability to participate in coordination of clinical activities, including maintaining rosters and facilitating communication amongst students and faculty.
• Ability to adhere to FERPA record protection laws
• Experience with Learning Management Systems ( LMS ) and classroom technology

General Weekly Work Schedule

hours vary per assignment

Close Date: 12/31/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have an active RN license in the state of MD?
  • yes
  • no
• * Do you currently hold a bachelors of science in nursing?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you successfully completed American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) training?
  • No
  • Yes
• * Do you have a minimum of 3 years of clinical and teaching experience?
  • No
  • Yes
• * In which capacity are you able to teach? (select all that apply)
  • Face-to-face
  • Online
  • Hybrid
• * When are you available to teach? (select all that apply)
  • Daytime
  • Evenings
  • Weekends
• * When are you available to teach throughout the year? (select all that apply)
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter
• * What levels of education do you have experience teaching? (Select all that apply)
  • Grade School Level
  • Middle School Level
  • High School Level
  • College Level
  • Graduate Level
• * Do you have experience using a Learning Management System (LMS) such as Blackboard, Brightspace, Canvas, Moodle?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Online teaching assignments are contingent upon the successful completion of five online training modules provided by HCC. Do you accept this condition of teaching online?
  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

Documents Needed To Apply

• Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
• Optional Documents
  • Certificate/Licensure

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Bel Air, Maryland 21015
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