Part-time Nursing Instructor, BSN Program

Concorde Career Colleges; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 71,635,200 - 82,656,000; Part time

Job summary

Concorde Career Colleges in Colorado is seeking an RN - Clinical Nursing Instructor for the BSN program. This part-time role involves 24–26 hours weekly across classroom, lab, and online formats, with 8–12 hour clinical rotations. A Master of Science in Nursing is required, with a Doctorate preferred.

You will deliver high-quality instruction, develop curricula, assess students, and ensure adherence to industry standards while collaborating with faculty and staff to support student success.

Qualifications

• MSN required; Doctorate degree preferred.
• Active and unrestricted RN license in Colorado.
• 4+ years of clinical nursing experience.
• Ability to design engaging instructional content for diverse learners.
• Ability to evaluate student progress and provide feedback.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver class objectives clearly.
• Foster safe, orderly classrooms and labs.
• Maintain and prepare training aids and equipment.
• Keep curriculum up to date with industry standards.
• Evaluate student performance via assignments and tests.
• Provide feedback to help students succeed academically and professionally.
• Identify at-risk students and create individualized success plans.
• Build positive relationships with students and clinical partners.
• Provide periodic reporting to stakeholders.
• Meet with students and staff to discuss instructional programs.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Instructional design

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Adapt teaching methods

Professional collaboration

Rapport building

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN)

Doctorate degree (preferred)

Job description

RN - Clinical Nursing Instructor, BSN Program

Part-time, two to three days per week (24-26 hours)

8-10-12-hour clinical rotations

Master Of Science Degree In Nursing (MSN) Required

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.

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

• Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) required; Doctorate degree preferred
• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state of Colorado
• Qualifying candidates must have over four (4+) years of clinical nursing experience
• Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction required
• 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

Physical and Work Conditions

• 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.
• This position is designated as onsite, or on campus to meet business needs.
• Travel to clinical sites is required.

Hourly Rate: $47.00/hour