Nursing Instructor LVPN

Concorde Career Colleges; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Concorde Career Colleges in California seeks a Full-time Nursing Instructor for the LVPN program to deliver high-quality classroom, lab, and clinical instruction, and to develop and update curriculum.

The role requires 3+ years of clinical nursing experience, an active CA Nursing License, and one of: a Bachelor's degree, teaching credentials, or equivalent teaching experience in RN/LVN programs. It is an on-site position emphasizing student success and safety.

Qualifications

• Must have over three (3+) years of clinical nursing experience within the last five years.
• Active and unencumbered CA Nursing License.
• Must have 1 of the following: Bachelor's Degree, teaching credentials, or 1 year of full-time teaching in a state accredited or approved RN or LVN Program, or meet CA teaching requirements for community college or state university (2 years of clinical experience with BSN or 6 years clinical experience as with ASN).
• Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver class objectives clearly.
• Maintain an orderly, safe environment for students in classrooms and labs.
• Design engaging educational content and adapt to diverse learning styles.
• Maintain and prepare training aids, tools, and equipment in the classroom and lab.
• Maintain curriculum accuracy by staying up-to-date with industry standards.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Lifelong learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching credentials

1 year full-time teaching in RN/LVN program

CA teaching requirements for community college/university

Job description

Position Overview

Full-time Nursing Instructor, LVPN Program

Hourly Rate: $52.00/hour

The instructor's primary responsibilities are to provide active and effective learning for students in all applicable educational settings, act as professional and academic role models and commit to student satisfaction. This includes teaching in classrooms, labs, and outside the classroom during campus and student activities. This position delivers high-quality instruction to students, combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands‑on experience, develops and implements curriculum, assesses student progress, and ensures adherence to industry standards and best practices. Instructors are required to teach both didactic and clinical courses.

Position Overview

Full-time Nursing Instructor, LVPN Program

Hourly Rate: $52.00/hour

The instructor's primary responsibilities are to provide active and effective learning for students in all applicable educational settings, act as professional and academic role models and commit to student satisfaction. This includes teaching in classrooms, labs, and outside the classroom during campus and student activities. This position delivers high-quality instruction to students, combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands‑on experience, develops and implements curriculum, assesses student progress, and ensures adherence to industry standards and best practices. Instructors are required to teach both didactic and clinical courses.

What You'll Do

• Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner
• Foster and maintain an orderly, controlled, and safe environment for students in classrooms and labs
• Design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles
• Maintain and prepare training aids, tools, and equipment in the classroom and lab
• Maintain curriculum accuracy by keeping up to date on industry standards and practices
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessments
• Provide constructive feedback and support to students to help them achieve academic and professional success
• Identify and report on any at-risk students; creates individualized success plans to mitigate attrition
• Foster relationships with students to help them meet program competency requirements
• Provide periodic and ad-hoc reporting to stakeholders
• Meet with students and education personnel to discuss instructional programs and related issues
• Provide and maintain regular, substantive interaction with students in online course componentsMaintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress
• Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation and troubleshooting, etc.
• Demonstrate and explain clinical skills accurately, answer students' questions confidently, and ensure safe, evidence-based clinical practices
• Present simulations, case studies, and hands-on training to reinforce learning
• Provide hands‑on training in a variety of clinical procedures, techniques and processes
• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
• On campus and on site work locations include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures.
• This position is designated as on site, or on campus to meet business needs.
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• Must have over three (3+) years of clinical nursing experience within the last five years
• Active and unencumbered CA Nursing License
• Must have 1 of the following:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school; OR valid teaching credentials; OR completed minimum of 1 Year of Full-Time teaching in a state accredited or approved RN or LVN Program, OR meet teaching requirements in CA for community college or state university (2 Years of clinical experience with BSN or 6 Years clinical experience as with ASN)

• Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction
• Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction
• Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment
• Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices
• Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues
• Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities

About Us

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades and healthcare/dental. Across our two brands, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges, we share a common purpose: to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Just as we invest in our students' futures, we invest in our people by creating opportunities to grow, contribute and build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the lives of students, employers and the communities we serve.