Registered Nurse – Substitute Clinical Instructor (PRN) Aurora, CO | On-Site | Practical Nursing (LPN) Program PRN / Substitute Schedule | Flexible Weekday Availability Required Compensation: $40.00 – $46.89 per hour

Registered Nurse – Substitute Clinical Instructor (PRN)

Aurora, CO | On-Site | Practical Nursing (LPN) Program PRN / Substitute Schedule | Flexible Weekday Availability Required Compensation: $40.00 – $46.89 per hour

 

Support the Next Generation of Practical Nurses

Pima Medical Institute is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to serve as a Substitute Clinical Instructor for our Practical Nursing (LPN) program. This PRN role is ideal for an RN who enjoys teaching and mentoring but prefers a flexible, as-needed schedule. You will step in to support clinical rotations, supervise students in patient-care environments, and ensure continuity of instruction when primary faculty are unavailable.

This position allows you to maintain your clinical practice while contributing meaningfully to nursing education.

What You’ll Do

• Clinical Instruction — Instruct and supervise students during clinical rotations, ensuring safe and effective learning experiences.

• Coordinate Clinical Learning — Arrange appropriate clinical experiences based on individual student needs.

• Program Support — Assist in implementing and evaluating the Practical Nursing program’s mission, objectives, and clinical standards.

• Faculty Collaboration — Coordinate with ANIP and Clinical Faculty to maintain instructional consistency.

• Policy Adherence — Follow all school and clinical facility policies and procedures.

• Student Attendance & Documentation — Maintain attendance records and ensure compliance with established policies.

• Performance Evaluation — Evaluate student progress using established clinical performance standards.

• Student Support — Address concerns between students and institutional staff and provide guidance on clinical techniques and methods.

• Progress Monitoring — Monitor weekly student progress and coordinate Academic Success Plans with the Clinical Director.

• Professional Engagement — Attend faculty meetings when scheduled and maintain professionalism with students, staff, and clinical partners.

• Maintain Clinical Competency — Stay current in clinical practice and remain informed of changes in the nursing profession.

Minimum Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing, or currently enrolled in a bachelor degree program 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.

• One (1) year nursing teaching experience.

• 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.

Why This Role Works

• Flexible PRN schedule ideal for nurses balancing clinical work and teaching

• Competitive hourly compensation

• Opportunity to mentor future LPNs without full-time commitment

• Supportive academic and clinical leadership team

• Meaningful impact on student confidence, competence, and career readiness