Nursing Instructor

Ono Hawaiian BBQ; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Careers Institute is seeking a Nursing Instructor for the Brownsville campus to lead classroom and clinical instruction across nursing specialties. You will develop and update curricula aligned with industry standards and accreditation requirements, and supervise student clinical rotations in teaching hospitals and healthcare facilities.

The role requires a Texas RN license and a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN preferred).

Qualifications

• Current Texas RN license.
• Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree in Nursing (MSN preferred). If Master’s in another field, BSN with at least 6 graduate credits in nursing.
• Evidence of teaching ability and current clinical knowledge; prior university teaching is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, patient care procedures, documentation review, and healthcare regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update nursing curricula aligned with accreditation requirements and industry standards.
• Deliver lectures and clinical instruction across nursing specialties.
• Supervise students during clinical rotations in teaching hospitals and healthcare facilities.
• Assess student performance via exams, practicums, and care plans; provide constructive feedback.
• Engage in research related to nursing education or healthcare practices and present findings.
• Participate in curriculum development incorporating medical terminology and current healthcare trends.
• Maintain documentation of student progress, clinical evaluations, and accreditation compliance.
• Stay updated on nursing practice advancements including phlebotomy, critical care, and hospital protocols.

Skills

RN license

Master’s degree

Teaching ability

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Master’s or Doctoral in Nursing

BSN + 6 grad credits in nursing

Job description

Southern Careers Institute (SCI) is seeking Nurses to share their passion for the industry and teach in our new Nurse Program at Brownsville Campus!

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.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person