Practical Education Nursing Instructor (Full-Time)

This is a 10-month instructional position under a union (Article 19) annual rehire contract—offering professional stability, a predictable schedule, and a highly appealing benefit: summers off, ideal for family-oriented professionals or anyone seeking a healthier work-life balance.

• Compensation: $38.68 per hour (union rate)
  

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  

• Total Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time instructional schedule)
  

• Program Length: Late August through end of June (10-month academic year)
  

• Summer: Full summer break — July & early August off
  

• Retirement: Eligible for the New York State retirement pension system
  

• Position Type: Full-time, annual rehire under union contract
  

• Foster a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment aligned with NYS Office of Professions standards and program curriculum.
  
• Serve as a professional role model in communication, critical thinking, and clinical judgment.
  
• Plan and deliver weekly classroom, lab, and/or clinical instruction using the NYS-approved curriculum and learning objectives.
  
• Provide consistent student evaluations, including weekly assessments, observations, and timely, constructive feedback.
  
• Guide students through the development of essential skills required for Practical Nursing, including professional behavior, patient care, and clinical reasoning.
  
• Maintain current, evidence-based nursing knowledge through ongoing professional development.
  
• Oversee and support students during clinical instruction, ensuring they remain engaged, safe, and successful in meeting competencies.
  
• Collaborate with clinical sites to ensure learning objectives and facility standards are consistently met.
  

• Required: Active, unencumbered New York State Registered Nurse license
  

• Minimum Education:
  

• BSN required
  

• Associate-level nurses may be considered if currently enrolled in a BSN program and actively progressing (verification required)
  

• Preferred: Master of Science in Nursing Education (MSN) or related field
  

Experience

• 3–5 years of recent clinical RN experience required
  

• Prior teaching or precepting experience (classroom or clinical) strongly preferred
  

• Experienced RNs with a passion for education are welcome—training and support are available
  
  

• Fingerprinting
  
• Clear background check
  
• Updated immunizations
  
• Licensure verification
  
• Compliance with state teaching standards and onboarding processes
  

• Summers off — perfect for nurses wanting more time with family or personal pursuits
  

• A stable Monday–Friday daytime schedule, with no nights, weekends, or rotating shifts
  

• Eligibility for the New York State retirement pension system
  

• Opportunity to shape the next generation of nurses
  

• Supportive leadership and a structured curriculum
  

• A mission-driven environment focused on student success and community impact