Practical Nursing Instructor - Part Time
About The Position
Porter and Chester Institute is seeking a part-time Practical Nursing Instructor to help prepare students for practical nursing careers. The instructor will bring clinical nursing experience into classroom and skills-lab instruction, connecting nursing theory with real patient-care settings. The role includes mentoring students from foundational learning through clinical readiness, preparing them for NCLEX-PN success and entry-level nursing roles, and evaluating performance with clear, constructive feedback. The instructor works independently with support from an academic and administrative team. The institute provides curriculum, instructor training, and instructional support, so lesson plans do not need to be created from scratch. Paid instructor training and ongoing professional development are included. The position is scheduled Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for 24 hours per week. Porter and Chester Institute is a trade school serving Connecticut and Massachusetts for 75 years, with nine campus locations. It provides training in skilled trades and healthcare and technology fields, including Practical Nursing. The company states that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- Current, valid Registered Nursing (RN) license in the State of Connecticut.
- At least 3 years of clinical nursing experience as an RN; recent experience is preferred.
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and willingness to pursue a master's degree in nursing or a related field within 4 years of hire; alternatively, an MSN or a master's degree in a related field with a BSN is required.
- Ability to use common software programs, such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Recent clinical nursing experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Teach practical nursing concepts through classroom instruction, skills-lab demonstrations, and clinical guidance.
- Share clinical experiences, best practices, and patient-care insights.
- Mentor students from foundational skills through clinical readiness.
- Prepare students for NCLEX-PN success and entry-level nursing roles.
- Evaluate student performance and provide clear, constructive feedback.
- Participate in paid instructor training and ongoing professional development.
- Work independently with support from the academic and administrative team.
Benefits
- $1,500 sign-on bonus.
- Paid instructor training.
- Ongoing professional development.
- Curriculum, training, and instructional support are provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
