Nursing Instructor LVPN

Concorde; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Concorde in San Diego seeks a Part-time Nursing Instructor for the LVPN program to deliver didactic and clinical instruction. The role covers day program, 24-29 hours per week, teaching in classrooms, labs, and online components, and developing curriculum.

The instructor will assess student progress, maintain records, and provide feedback to support student success while staying current with industry standards and best practices. The position emphasizes engaging lectures and hands-on training.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license required.
• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience within last five years.
• Direct and specialized knowledge in nursing instruction.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver class objectives clearly.
• Foster safe, orderly classrooms and labs.
• Maintain training aids, equipment, and curriculum accuracy.
• Evaluate student performance via assignments, exams, and practicals.
• Provide constructive feedback and support to students to boost academic success.
• Identify at-risk students and create individualized improvement plans.
• Maintain regular, substantive interaction with students in online components.
• Record attendance, grades, and progress accurately.
• Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on topics, procedures, and diagnostics.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Didactic instruction

Student evaluation

Safety compliance

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Part-time Nursing Instructor, LVPN Program

Didactic/theory and clinical instruction

Day program, 24-29 hours per week

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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 components
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress
• Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation and troubleshooting, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate of Science Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
• Active and unencumbered CA RN license
• A minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience within the last five years of employment
• Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction required

• 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, techniquesand processes

• Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction
• Design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles
• 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

• Frequently (80% or more of workday)
  • Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision)
  • Communicate with students and provide direct instruction
• Occasionally (up to 50% of workday)
  • Use fine motor skills to operate personal computers, manual and electrical (dental, automotive, mechanical, nursing, etc.) equipment, as well as various diagnostic or procedure equipment
• Rarely (less than 20% of workday)
  • Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with the assistance of mechanical interventions, students, or other employees
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to provide instruction in labs and demonstrate procedures
• Able and willing to:
  • Communicate, think, learn, and reason
  • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
  • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
  • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

• 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.

Hourly Rate: $52.00/hour