Nursing Instructor (Clinic Teaching)

PMI; Colorado; On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

4%+ 401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute in Mesa, AZ seeks a full-time Registered Nurse Instructor to translate clinical expertise into academic leadership. You will lead clinical experiences, deliver didactic and lab instruction, mentor nursing students, and collaborate with faculty to uphold nursing education standards.

Ideal candidates will hold a BSN from an accredited program, be licensed as an RN in Arizona (or hold a multi-state Compact license), and have at least three years of direct patient care

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) from a program accredited/recognized by USDE or CHEA (Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred).
• Active, unencumbered Arizona RN license or valid multi-state Compact RN license with privilege to practice in Arizona.
• Minimum of three (3) years of direct patient care experience as an RN; currently working in an active clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Clinical & Didactic Instruction: deliver didactic and lab instruction.
• Clinical Supervision: instruct, guide, and supervise nursing students during clinical rotations, ensuring performance aligns with standards.
• Lab & Classroom Teaching: lead nursing lab practicals and deliver lectures per curriculum.
• Clinical Placement Coordination: arrange clinical site placements aligned to learning needs.
• Performance Evaluation: assess student progress and provide feedback with Academic Success Plans as needed.
• Student Retention: monitor attendance, maintain office hours, and tutor students.
• Administrative & Programmatic Support: support program development and annual curriculum updates.
• Program Alignment: contribute to mission, objectives, and curriculum updates.
• Faculty Collaboration: participate in meetings and work with ANIP and instructors to meet accreditation requirements.
• Education: BSN required; Master’s preferred.
• Licensure & Certification: RN license required.

Education

BSN from an agency recognized by USDE/CHEA

Arizona RN license or multi-state Compact RN license

Three years direct patient care experience as RN

Job description

Compensation: $37.51 - $46.89 per hour

Position Summary

Join our dynamic Nursing Education Program as a Full-Time Registered Nurse Instructor! Pima Medical Institute is seeking a passionate, clinically active Registered Nurse to help shape the future of healthcare at our Mesa campus (957 S. Dobson Road).

This role is ideal for RNs currently practicing in clinical settings who want to transition their real-world expertise into academic leadership. In this vital full-time position, you will lead clinical experiences, deliver didactic and lab instruction, mentor nursing students, and collaborate with faculty to maintain institutional excellence in nursing practice and education.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Didactic Instruction:

Clinical Supervision: Instruct, guide, and supervise nursing students during clinical rotations, ensuring student performance aligns with established clinical and safety standards.

Lab & Classroom Teaching: Deliver engaging lectures, lead nursing lab practicals, and demonstrate essential nursing procedures following the approved curriculum.

Clinical Placement Coordination: Coordinate clinical education experiences and arrange suitable clinical site placements tailored to student learning needs.

Performance Evaluation: Assess student progress weekly, provide constructive feedback, and collaborate with the Clinical Director to implement Academic Success Plans for students requiring extra support.

Student Retention: Track daily attendance and maintain professional office hours to advise, tutor, and encourage students throughout their nursing journey.

Administrative & Programmatic Support:

Program Alignment: Contribute to the development, implementation, evaluation, and annual updating of the Nursing Education Program’s mission, objectives, and curriculum.

Faculty Collaboration: Attend departmental faculty meetings, collaborate with Assistant Nursing Program Directors (ANIP) and clinical instructors, and assist with institutional regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) from a program accredited by an agency recognized by USDE or CHEA (Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred).

Licensure & Certification: Active, unencumbered Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license or valid multi-state Compact RN license with privilege to practice in Arizona.

Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of direct patient care experience as a Registered Nurse. Currently working in a active clinical setting required.

Technical & Soft Skills: Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

One (1) year of full-time teaching experience or experience administering/coordinating a pre-licensure nursing education program.

Hiring Range: $37.51 to $46.89 per hour.

Employee Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)-earn equity in the company as an employee-owner.

Retirement: 401(k) Plan with up to a 10% Employer Match.

Healthcare Options: Comprehensive Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP options with HSA), Dental, and Vision coverage.

Financial Protection: Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, HSA, and FSA options.

Work-Life & Growth: Paid Time Off (PTO), Arizona Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Health & Wellness Program rewards.

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