Nursing Instructor

Southern Careers Institute; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Careers Institute in Texas is seeking a Nursing Instructor to develop and deliver accredited nursing curricula, supervise clinical rotations, and ensure safety and high-quality patient care.

You will teach across nursing specialties, assess student performance, stay current with medical terminology and healthcare regulations, and contribute to curriculum development while advancing your teaching and research within a supportive academic community.

Qualifications

• Current Texas RN license.
• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) or Doctoral Degree in Nursing; if Master’s is in another discipline, BSN with at least 6 graduate credits in nursing.
• Evidence of teaching abilities and maintaining current knowledge; prior teaching experience desirable.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, patient care procedures, documentation review processes, and healthcare regulations.
• Excellent communication skills for effective classroom teaching and collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update nursing curricula aligned with current industry standards and accreditation requirements, incorporating innovative learning technologies.
• Deliver engaging classroom lectures and clinical instruction across various nursing specialties.
• Supervise students during clinical rotations in teaching hospitals and healthcare facilities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality patient care practices.
• Assess student performance through examinations, practical demonstrations, documentation reviews, and care plan evaluations; provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Engage in research activities related to nursing education or healthcare practices; contribute findings through publications or presentations.
• Participate in curriculum development initiatives that incorporate current medical terminology, care standards, and emerging healthcare trends.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of student progress, clinical evaluations, and compliance with accreditation standards.
• Stay updated on advancements in nursing practice including phlebotomy techniques, critical care procedures, nurse management strategies, and hospital protocols.

Skills

Teaching abilities

Excellent communication skills

Clinical nursing knowledge

Multitasking / prioritization

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN)

Doctoral Degree in Nursing or related field

BSN with at least six graduate credits in nursing (if Master’s is in another discipline)

Job description

About Southern Careers Institute

SCI has been changing lives for over 60 years, now and we’re just getting started. We offer certification-based training with programs in Medical, Business, Cosmetology, Skilled-Trades and Technology with campuses spanning across central and south Texas as well as online. Our students can graduate most of our programs in under one year and with real-world experience under their belt.

About Southern Careers Institute

SCI has been changing lives for over 60 years, now and we’re just getting started. We offer certification-based training with programs in Medical, Business, Cosmetology, Skilled-Trades and Technology with campuses spanning across central and south Texas as well as online. Our students can graduate most of our programs in under one year and with real-world experience under their belt.

Duties

• Develop, review, and update nursing curricula aligned with current industry standards and accreditation requirements, incorporating innovative learning technologies.
• Deliver engaging classroom lectures and clinical instruction across various nursing specialties.
• Supervise students during clinical rotations in teaching hospitals and healthcare facilities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality patient care practices.
• Assess student performance through examinations, practical demonstrations, documentation reviews, and care plan evaluations; provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Engage in research activities related to nursing education or healthcare practices; contribute findings through publications or presentations.
• Participate in curriculum development initiatives that incorporate current medical terminology, care standards, and emerging healthcare trends.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of student progress, clinical evaluations, and compliance with accreditation standards.
• Stay updated on advancements in nursing practice including phlebotomy techniques, critical care procedures, nurse management strategies, and hospital protocols.

Requirements

• Current Texas RN license
• Minimum of a Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree, preferably in Nursing. Preference is that the Master’s Degree is in Nursing (MSN). If Master’s Degree is in another Discipline, shall hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and at least six (6) credits of graduate semester hours in nursing
• Show evidence of teaching abilities and maintaining current knowledge, clinical expertise, and safety in the subject area to be taught; Prior teaching experience at a university or higher education institution is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, patient care procedures, documentation review processes, and healthcare regulations.
• Excellent communication skills for effective classroom teaching and collaboration with healthcare professionals.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive learning environment.

Join us as a Nursing Instructor to make a meaningful impact on the next generation of nurses! Your expertise will empower students to deliver exceptional patient care across various healthcare settings while advancing your career through innovative teaching and research opportunities within a supportive academic community.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

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