Registered Nurse – Clinical Instructor (Part-Time)
Nursing Instructor – Clinical (Part-Time)
Location: Tucson, AZ | Campus: On-Site
Type: Part-Time (14 Hours Per Week)
Schedule: Daytime Shifts
Compensation: $37.51 – $50.00 per hour
Position Summary
Join our dynamic Nursing Education Program as a Part-Time Nurse Instructor at Pima Medical Institute! We are seeking an active Registered Nurse to guide and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals through clinical, lab, and classroom instruction.
This 14-hour per week daytime role is specifically tailored for practicing RNs who want to share their clinical expertise while maintaining their current healthcare position.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Supervision & Placement:
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Direct Guidance: Instruct and supervise nursing students during clinical rotations and lab practice.
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Placement Coordination: Arrange suitable clinical learning experiences tailored to student growth needs.
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Competency Evaluation: Assess student performance and progress against established professional nursing standards.
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Practice Currency: Maintain active clinical employment to keep instruction aligned with modern healthcare protocols.
Instructional Delivery & Student Mentorship:
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Teaching: Deliver engaging instruction in nursing methods, clinical techniques, and lab coursework.
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Classroom Collaboration: Assist fellow faculty members in classroom and laboratory settings.
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Professional Standards: Model exceptional bedside manner, ethics, and communication in all professional interactions.
Academic Support & Administration:
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Retention Management: Monitor academic progress weekly and develop Academic Success Plans alongside the Clinical Director for struggling students.
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Program Alignment: Support the continuous evaluation and updating of the Nursing Education Program objectives.
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Records Maintenance: Keep precise attendance logs, attend faculty meetings, and address student inquiries promptly.
Minimum Qualifications
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Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited USDE or CHEA program.
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Licensure: Current, active Arizona RN license (or Compact/Multi-State privilege to practice in Arizona).
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Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of direct patient care experience as an RN. Must currently work in an active clinical practice setting.
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Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and educational platforms.
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Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience or administration in a nursing education program leading to licensure.
Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits
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Hiring Range: $37.51 to $50.00 per hour.
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Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a stakeholder in our 100% employee-owned company.
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Retirement: 401(k) Plan eligibility with employer matching options (subject to hours-worked milestones).
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Schedule Flexibility: Light 14-hour per week daytime commitment designed to integrate easily with your clinical work.
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Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Employee Discount Programs.