Practical Nursing Instructor

Carthage Technical Center - North; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Carthage, Missouri is looking for a full-time Practical Nursing Instructor. This role involves teaching nursing classes, providing clinical supervision to students, and assisting in program development. Applicants need a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a current Missouri nursing license, along with two years of professional nursing experience. The position requires strong communication skills and active engagement in professional communities.

Qualifications

• Two years professional nursing experience in clinical nursing practice, administration or nursing education.
• Current Missouri license must be held.
• Vocational certification to be obtained within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for instruction of practical nursing classes.
• Provide clinical supervision of students.
• Assist coordinator in program objectives and evaluation.

Skills

Current Missouri license to practice professional nursing

Teaching experience

Active in professional organizations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Missouri vocational certification

Job description

Carthage School District R9 Carthage Technical Center - North - Carthage, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Practical Nursing Instructor

This job is also posted in Carthage School District R9

Job Details

• Job ID: 5521789
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Feb 03, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Practical Nursing Instructor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Missouri license to practice professional nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Two years professional nursing experience in clinical nursing practice, administration or nursing education. (2 years of experience must be within the last 5 years and experience must include an average of 20 hours per week.)
• Missouri vocational certification (must be obtained within 3 months of appointment)
• Teaching experience preferred
• Active in professional organizations preferred

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for instruction of practical nursing classes and curriculum development to meet the standards of Carthage Technical Center, DESE and the State Board of Nursing
• Provide clinical supervision of students
• Assist coordinator in development, implementation and evaluation of program objectives, selection for texts, budget preparation, updating of brochures and handbooks and keeping track of equipment inventory
• Maintain and update practical nursing library and resources
• Maintain, supply and provide oversight of lab area
• Be accessible for student counseling, providing time, privacy and referrals as needed
• Work to promote desirable relationships with cooperating agencies and to promote positive community relationships
• Serve as a member of the practical nursing advisory board
• Work with coordinator to evaluate student progress and recommend necessary adjustment through out the program
• Assist coordinator in development, implementation and evaluation of the program
• Participate in professional organizations and maintain requirements of Missouri teacher certification
• Maintain records on student progress and attendance and other information as required
• Develop and maintain up-to-date objectives, lesson plans and instructional materials
• Perform such responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director or Assistant Director of the Technical Center, PN Coordinator

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories

• Career and Technical Education > Allied Health
• Other Professional > Other Certified Professional

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Gage Tiller , Director
• Carthage Technical Center - North
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]