Vocational Nurse Instructor

HCA Healthcare • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Vocational Nurse Instructor provides instruction, guidance, and clinical expertise to students in the Vocational Nursing program. The role supports student achievement, professional growth, and successful attainment of program outcomes through classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction aligned with the approved curriculum, course objectives, and nursing education standards.

The instructor evaluates academic and clinical performance, monitors student progress, and helps students develop the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors needed for entry-level nursing practice. The position maintains compliance with institutional policies, accreditation requirements, and applicable state and regulatory standards while fostering a positive, engaging, student-centered learning environment.

Requirements

• Current, active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in good standing with the applicable state licensing board.
• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing program.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and continuing nursing education.
• Hold a current license or privilege to practice nursing in the State of Texas.
• Have been actively employed in nursing for the past three years or have advanced preparation in nursing, nursing education, and/or nursing administration.
• Have three years of varied nursing experience since graduation.
• Show evidence of teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction in accordance with approved curriculum, course objectives, and program outcomes.
• Facilitate learning experiences that support student success, competency attainment, and preparation for vocational nursing practice.
• Evaluate student academic, laboratory, and clinical performance using established assessment methods and grading criteria.
• Monitor student attendance, progress, and retention, and implement intervention strategies when appropriate.
• Provide academic advising, mentoring, and support to students throughout the program.
• Develop and maintain lesson plans, instructional materials, assessments, and learning activities that support course objectives.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, evaluations, competencies, and student progress.
• Supervise students during laboratory, simulation, and clinical experiences to ensure safe and effective learning environments.
• Collaborate with program leadership and faculty on curriculum review, program assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in faculty meetings, committee assignments, professional development activities, and institutional events.
• Maintain current knowledge of nursing practices, educational methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, Texas Board of Nursing requirements, accreditation standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Support student retention, graduation, licensure examination preparation, and employment readiness initiatives.
• Assist with program accreditation activities, reporting requirements, and documentation as assigned.
• Promote professionalism, ethical practice, and patient-centered care throughout the educational experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time-away-from-work programs, including paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits including fertility and family-building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time