Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Instructor

Instruct nursing students in the clinical setting according to curriculum standards and objectives.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Substitute Clinical Instructor

Location: Pima Medical Institute - Aurora Campus | On-Site

Position Type: Part-Time, Substitute/PRN (As Needed)

Compensation: $40.00 – $46.89 per hour

 

Pima Medical Institute is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Practical Nursing Program faculty as Substitute Clinical Instructors at our Aurora campus. This PRN role offers a focused, hands-on teaching opportunity — guiding and evaluating students in real-world clinical settings on a flexible schedule that works around your life.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Instruct and supervise students across all clinical experiences; arrange appropriate clinical experiences based on individual student needs.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and update the purpose, mission, and objectives of the Nursing Education Program.
• Coordinate clinical education for all students and evaluate instruction provided by ANIP and Clinical Faculty.
• Instruct students in appropriate techniques and methods of the Practical Nursing program.
• Monitor student progress weekly and coordinate with the Clinical Director to develop Academic Success Plans.
• Evaluate student performance and progress in accordance with clinical performance standards.
• Maintain student attendance in accordance with established policies.
• Coordinate resolutions to concerns between students and institutional staff members.
• Conduct pre/post-conference discussions with students to connect classroom theory to clinical practice.
• Maintain professionalism in interactions with students, faculty, staff, and clinical site personnel.
• Maintain currency in clinical practice and stay current on changes in the nursing profession.
• Attend faculty meetings unless otherwise excused.

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing, or currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in nursing, from a nationally accredited Nursing Education Program.
• Minimum 3 years of practical experience as a Registered Nurse providing direct patient care.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing teaching experience required.
• Current, active, unencumbered Colorado RN license and any other credential required by local, state, or federal laws.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and general computer skills.

 

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: $40.00 – $46.89 per hour.
• Full, paid instructor training focused on clinical evaluation and coaching methodologies.
• Flexible, as-needed scheduling.
• Colorado Paid Sick Leave and Public Health Emergency leave.

 

A Few Things to Know:

• This role requires the ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods during an 8–12 hour shift, lift up to 20 pounds, push an occupied wheelchair, and assist with patient transfers.
• Must be able to utilize medical equipment including stethoscopes, IV pumps, fetal monitors, and simulation equipment.
• Exposure to biohazardous materials including blood and saliva is expected.

 

Pima Medical Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.