RN College Instructor — LPN Program & Sim Lab

Pima Medical Institute; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) Employer Match

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Aurora campus as a Full-Time Classroom Instructor for the Practical Nursing (LPN) program. This role transitions an RN from clinical shifts to a stable, Monday–Friday academic position focused on teaching and mentoring students.

You will deliver core nursing theory, guide simulation-based learning, and support NCLEX-PN readiness while coordinating with faculty to ensure program quality and accreditation continuity.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing Education with national accreditation.
• Minimum three years RN experience with direct patient care.
• Current, unrestricted Colorado RN license (or active Compact multi-state privilege).
• Excellent verbal and written communication; proficiency with MS Office and educational apps.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom lectures and simulation-lab instruction using approved PN curriculum.
• Prepare structured lesson plans aligned with course syllabi and objectives.
• Coach students toward NCLEX-PN readiness through remediation and exam strategies.
• Collaborate with Program Director to evaluate and enhance the nursing program.
• Maintain student records, provide academic counseling, and monitor progression.
• Oversee skills lab readiness and inventory; mentor new faculty.
• Coordinate learning objectives with clinical instructors for alignment; participate in accreditation activities.

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing Education (MSN)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Educational software

Job description

Pima Medical Institute is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Aurora campus as a Full-Time Classroom Instructor for the Practical Nursing (LPN) program. This role transitions an RN from clinical shifts to a stable, Monday–Friday academic position focused on teaching and mentoring students.

You will deliver core nursing theory, guide simulation-based learning, and support NCLEX-PN readiness while coordinating with faculty to ensure program quality and accreditation continuity.