VN Clinical Instructor

St Francis Career College; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Career College in California is seeking a qualified nursing faculty member to deliver the approved curriculum, supervise students in clinical settings, and guide them toward successful patient care outcomes. The role emphasizes student-centered instruction, ongoing professional development, and active participation in college activities and faculty meetings.

Applicants should have a nursing background (RN/LVN) with teaching credentials or eligible to pursue them, and be committed to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in teaching or education.
• California teaching certification or credential.
• Experience meeting state education minimums for nursing instruction in CA.

Responsibilities

• Deliver class and/or clinical instruction according to an approved curriculum using effective teaching methods.
• Supervise students in clinical settings, assess application of knowledge and patient care planning.
• Develop daily lesson plans, advise and tutor students, and maintain attendance and grades.
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional development activities.
• Engage in college activities, open houses, orientations, and advisory board meetings.
• Strive for student success through quality instruction and alignment with program requirements.

Skills

Nursing experience (RN/LVN)

Education

Baccalaureate degree with teaching instruction

CA teaching certificate

ADN teaching requirements in CA

Job description

At American Career College, we share a passion for students and transforming healthcare education! As a faculty member for a certified Great Place to Work, you will join a collaborative, student-centric culture valuing academic integrity, mutual respect, student learning, service, responsiveness, innovation, diversity, and stewardship. As a part of this team, you will guide students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they care for throughout their career. At American Career College, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise and passion with the next generation of nurses.

You Will Make An Impact By:

• Delivering class and/or clinical instruction according to an approved curriculum using accepted and effective teaching methods.
• Supervising students while they work with patients or in the clinical setting, assessing their ability to effectively apply knowledge from the classroom, master necessary skills, communicate effectively, and plan patient care in the clinical environment.
• Developing daily lesson plans; advising, remediating, and tutoring students; maintaining current and accurate attendance and grade records; remaining current in applicable program teaching field.
• Participating in faculty meetings, professional growth activities in the respective field and two (2) in-service training sessions annually.
• Participating in college activities such as in-services, faculty meetings, student functions, graduation exercises, open houses, new student orientations, and advisory board meetings.
• Striving for student success by providing quality instruction that results in students’ achievement of academic goals and program requirements, retention of students, and preparation for entry-level positions in the healthcare field.

Your Experience Includes:

Option 1:

• 2 years nursing experience as a RN or LVN within the last 5 years.

Option 2:

• 6 years nursing experience as LVN and RN combined or 6 years of either.

Education:

Option 1:

• Baccalaureate degree from accredited school recognized by DOE. Completion of a course or courses offered by an approved school with instruction in teaching.

OR

• CA teaching cert. Completion of a course or courses offered by an approved school with instruction in teaching.

OR

• Completion of at least a minimum of (1) year FT teaching experience in a state accredited or approved registered nursing or vocational or practical nursing school within the last 5 years.

Option 2:

• Meet community college or state university educational minimums (ADN) teaching requirements in CA.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current active California license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN).
• Current CPR Card.

Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at American Career College.

For more than 40 years American Career College has had the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare—guiding them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.

American Career College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.