Registered Nurse – Classroom Instructor (Part-Time)
Registered Nurse – Classroom Instructor (Part-Time)
Location: Aurora, CO | Campus: On-Site
Target Program: Practical Nursing (LPN)
Type: Part-Time (20 Hours Per Week) | Schedule: Flexible (Morning or Afternoon)
Compensation: $40.00 – $46.89 per hour
Your Mission: Shape the Future of Practical Nursing (LPN)
Are you a seasoned RN ready to mentor the next generation of Licensed Practical Nurses? Pima Medical Institute is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Classroom Instructor for our Practical Nursing (LPN) program in Aurora.
This role is designed for a nursing expert who wants to step away from the bedside and into a mentorship role. You will focus exclusively on classroom and skills lab instruction—helping future LPNs master the core nursing theory and hands-on skills they need to succeed in the healthcare field. We provide a supportive team structure where clinical instructors handle off-site rotations, allowing you to be fully present for your students in the classroom.
What Your Week Looks Like
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Total Commitment: 20 hours per week.
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Flexible Schedule: Available Monday – Thursday. We offer flexible morning or afternoon shifts to accommodate your professional life.
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Instructional Focus: Delivering core LPN nursing theory in the classroom and leading high-fidelity simulation lab activities.
Key Responsibilities
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LPN Curriculum Delivery: Prepare and deliver engaging lectures aligned with our approved Practical Nursing curriculum.
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Clinical Skill Mastery: Facilitate simulation lab activities, providing hands-on instruction in a supportive, high-fidelity environment.
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Student Advocacy: Support student progression through regular academic advising, performance check-ins, and proactive intervention.
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NCLEX-PN Readiness: Coach and mentor students specifically toward successful NCLEX-PN completion.
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Quality Improvement: Participate in faculty meetings and contribute to ongoing program excellence and CNEA accreditation standards.
Minimum Requirements
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Licensure: Current, active, unencumbered RN license in the state of Colorado.
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Education: Master’s in Nursing (MSN) preferred. BSN candidates with active enrollment in an MSN program will be considered with a commitment to completion.
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Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of practical experience providing direct patient care.
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Communication: Strong verbal and written skills with the ability to break down complex clinical concepts for future LPNs.
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Preferred: Prior experience in teaching, precepting, or high-fidelity simulation.
Compensation & Benefits
Pima Medical Institute is 100% employee-owned. We offer:
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Competitive Pay: $40.00 – $46.89 per hour.
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Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a partial owner of the company!
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Retirement: 401(k) Plan with a 10% Employer Match.
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Support: Full instructor training provided to help you transition into academia.
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Work-Life Balance: A fixed yet flexible 20-hour weekly schedule with no weekend, holiday, or on-call clinical obligations.