Practical Nursing Lead Instructor — Mentor Future Nurses

Porter-and-Chester-Institute; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Porter and Chester Institute in Hamden, CT seeks a Practical Nursing Program Lead Instructor to guide the PN program, lead faculty, mentor students, and ensure high‑quality clinical education. This full-time role requires CT RN licensure, 3+ years of nursing, BSN with willingness to pursue MSN within four years, and classroom teaching/leadership experience; travel to multiple campuses is expected.

The position offers a salary range of $105,000–$109,500 annually and opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Current, valid Registered Nursing (RN) license in the State of Connecticut.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience as RN.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) and willingness to pursue Master’s Degree within 4 years; or MSN with BSN.
• 3 years of classroom teaching experience at the post-secondary level preferred
• 2 years of leadership and management experience preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel to multiple campuses
• Ability to use MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Responsibilities

• Teach a minimum of 26 instructional hours per week through classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction.
• Lead and mentor faculty to ensure high-quality instruction and a positive student learning experience.
• Bring real-world nursing experience into classroom, lab, simulation, and clinical settings.
• Develop clinical judgment, critical thinking, communication, professionalism, and career-readiness skills.
• Prepare and deliver engaging lectures, demonstrations, simulations, and clinical learning experiences.
• Mentor students throughout their nursing education and monitor performance and attendance.
• Maintain curriculum, course materials, assessments, and LMS content.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reports; support student academic, attendance, financial, and career needs.
• Ensure safe, competent nursing practice before progression and build relationships with clinical partners.
• Participate in monthly PN education management team meetings and compliance with ACCSC standards and CT Board requirements
• Provide ongoing professional development and support to instructors and staff

Skills

RN license CT

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel to multiple campuses

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Education

BSN

MSN or related Master’s

Willing to pursue Master’s within 4 years

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Porter and Chester Institute in Hamden, CT seeks a Practical Nursing Program Lead Instructor to guide the PN program, lead faculty, mentor students, and ensure high‑quality clinical education. This full-time role requires CT RN licensure, 3+ years of nursing, BSN with willingness to pursue MSN within four years, and classroom teaching/leadership experience; travel to multiple campuses is expected.

The position offers a salary range of $105,000–$109,500 annually and opportunities to influence