Clinical Nursing Instructor (LVN Program) | Registered Nurse

Nursing Instructor, RN — Bring Your Clinical Edge to the Classroom | Herkimer, NY

Location: Herkimer, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time | 10-Month Academic Calendar

About the Client

A long-standing regional institution dedicated to adult vocational training in the healthcare field. The organization has built a collaborative, well-resourced academic environment — modern simulation labs, structured classroom facilities, and a faculty team of experienced clinicians who have made the shift from patient care to professional education. A natural next chapter for an RN ready to channel hands-on clinical expertise into developing the next wave of frontline nurses.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $40,296 – $57,391/year, based on experience and qualifications, with up to $13,000 in additional earning potential through optional summer and evening sessions

• Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:15 AM – 3:10 PM standard; shifts to 6:30 AM – 1:30 PM during clinical rotation weeks (2–3 days per week, December through June)

• Benefits Package: Fully covered dental; subsidized health insurance with premiums spread across 20 pay periods and a $2,400 buyout option; 403(b) retirement plan

Job Summary

Step away from the floor and into a classroom where your clinical background becomes your greatest teaching asset. This role leads adult LPN curriculum across lecture, simulation lab, and supervised clinical settings, mentoring students through both the theoretical and hands-on dimensions of nursing practice. You'll work within a structured, well-supported academic program that provides the tools and institutional backing to make the educator transition smooth and rewarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing instruction spanning biological, physical, and psychological dimensions of patient care

• Supervise, evaluate, and mentor students during clinical rotations at local healthcare facilities within a 16-mile radius

• Adjust instructional approaches to meet the varied learning styles typical of adult learners

• Keep accurate, thorough records of student attendance and clinical performance throughout the program

• Collaborate with nursing faculty to build course outlines, refine curriculum content, and coordinate teaching schedules

Minimum Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license in New York State

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution; must be enrolled in or have completed a related Master's Degree program

• Willingness to obtain NYS Adult Education Teacher Certification (employer provides full on-site assistance and workshop access)

• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle for travel to clinical rotation sites

• Ability to clear a standard NYS educational background check and fingerprinting process

Ideal Qualifications

• Prior experience as a clinical instructor or nursing educator within a formal academic program

• Strong presentation and communication skills adapted for adult learner audiences

Elevate Your Career

Apply for this Nursing Instructor position and let Rio Staffing represent you to our network of respected healthcare and academic clients. We are committed to providing timely feedback and advocating for you throughout the hiring process, ensuring you find a role that aligns with where you want to take your career. Our direct hire services focus on placing experienced healthcare professionals in environments where their expertise drives real impact — for their students, their programs, and the patients those students will one day serve.

Apply with us or reach out today at www.riostaffing.com to find your perfect role.