Registered Nurse – Classroom Instructor (Part-Time)

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings•Aurora, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Pima Medical Institute is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Practical Nursing (LPN) program as a Part-Time Instructor. This role is ideal for an RN who wants to blend clinical expertise with meaningful academic impact while maintaining a flexible weekday schedule. You will support student learning across classroom, skills-lab, and clinical environments, helping future LPNs build confidence, competence, and readiness for real-world practice. Teaching hours are structured in 4- or 5-hour blocks, Monday through Thursday, with no weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

Master’s degree or baccalaureate degree, if no less than half of current faculty have, at minimum a master’s degree, with a major in nursing, from a Nursing Education Program with a national nursing accreditation.
Three (3) years occupational (i.e., practical) experience as a nurse providing direct patient care.
Current Colorado RN license and any other credential as required by local, state and/or federal laws to work as a Registered Nurse in Colorado.
Verbal and written communications skills.
Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and computer skills.

Responsibilities

Provide Didactic & Clinical Instruction — Deliver classroom, skills-lab, and clinical learning experiences.
Develop & Deliver Lesson Plans — Teach using approved course syllabi, objectives, and outlines.
Support Program Development — Collaborate with the Program Director to implement and evaluate the program of learning.
Interview & Counsel Applicants — Participate in applicant interviews and provide academic guidance.
Coordinate & Evaluate Faculty Instruction — Plan, monitor, and evaluate instruction delivered by ANIP and clinical faculty.
Maintain Student Records — Track academic progress and maintain accurate documentation.
Provide Academic Counseling — Meet regularly with students to offer feedback and support.
Manage Skills Lab — Oversee skills-lab inventory, equipment, and readiness.
Recommend Equipment & Software — Identify tools that enhance teaching and learning.
Coordinate Student Activities — Support student engagement and program events.
Supervise Students — Ensure safe and effective learning environments.
Mentor New Faculty — Orient and support incoming instructors.
Maintain Clinical Partnerships — Build strong working relationships with clinical site representatives.
Align Didactic & Clinical Learning — Ensure continuity between classroom objectives and clinical experiences.
Maintain communication with Program and Clinical Directors.
Participate in campus activities, faculty meetings, in-services, and professional organizations.
Support accreditation and program evaluation processes.
Assist with scheduling clinical rotations and skills-lab hours.
Use campus and corporate reporting systems appropriately.