What are the responsibilities and job description for the Practical Nursing Adjunct Instructor - Clinical & Skills Lab (Fridays) position at Stepful?
About Stepful
Stepful is reimagining allied healthcare training by offering affordable, online, instructor-led, and AI-supported programs that help learners—regardless of background or circumstance—launch high-demand healthcare careers.
In addition to our direct-to-consumer training, Stepful partners with leading healthcare institutions to address the growing national shortage of healthcare workers. Our graduates, including Medical Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses, and more, form the talent pipelines at major employers like CVS, NY-Presbyterian, HCA, Providence, and Walgreens.
Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and AlleyCorp, with a recent $31.5M Series B led by Oak HC/FT. We were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025.
We’re improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere, and improving access to healthcare careers for those who need them most
Our Values
We credit much of our success to our exceptional team. We’re looking for mission-driven builders who thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, and embody our four core values:
We are seeking an experienced Adjunct Instructor to join Stepful on a contract basis to support our Board of Nursing–approved Practical Nursing program. In this role, you will guide and supervise students during in-person clinical rotations and skills labs, helping them build hands-on nursing skills and apply classroom knowledge in real-world healthcare settings as they prepare for clinical practice and licensure.
This opportunity is well suited for a Registered Nurse with faculty experience in RN or LPN education who enjoys mentoring students in hands-on learning environments. Instruction takes place onsite in the Detroit, Michigan area, including clinical rotations at partner healthcare facilities and skills labs designed to help students practice core nursing competencies. In-person sessions take place on Fridays (skills labs are 8am-4pm and clinicals are 7a-7p) , with scheduling aligned to program rotations and skills lab needs.
This is a 1099 contract role, with hours varying based on the number of courses taught.
What You’ll Do
Stepful is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
Stepful is reimagining allied healthcare training by offering affordable, online, instructor-led, and AI-supported programs that help learners—regardless of background or circumstance—launch high-demand healthcare careers.
In addition to our direct-to-consumer training, Stepful partners with leading healthcare institutions to address the growing national shortage of healthcare workers. Our graduates, including Medical Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses, and more, form the talent pipelines at major employers like CVS, NY-Presbyterian, HCA, Providence, and Walgreens.
Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and AlleyCorp, with a recent $31.5M Series B led by Oak HC/FT. We were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025.
We’re improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere, and improving access to healthcare careers for those who need them most
Our Values
We credit much of our success to our exceptional team. We’re looking for mission-driven builders who thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, and embody our four core values:
- Care first: We do whatever it takes for our students to succeed.
- Learn quickly: We test, learn with data, and iterate.
- Build together: We win when we rely on each other.
- Own it: We show up, take initiative, and show pride.
We are seeking an experienced Adjunct Instructor to join Stepful on a contract basis to support our Board of Nursing–approved Practical Nursing program. In this role, you will guide and supervise students during in-person clinical rotations and skills labs, helping them build hands-on nursing skills and apply classroom knowledge in real-world healthcare settings as they prepare for clinical practice and licensure.
This opportunity is well suited for a Registered Nurse with faculty experience in RN or LPN education who enjoys mentoring students in hands-on learning environments. Instruction takes place onsite in the Detroit, Michigan area, including clinical rotations at partner healthcare facilities and skills labs designed to help students practice core nursing competencies. In-person sessions take place on Fridays (skills labs are 8am-4pm and clinicals are 7a-7p) , with scheduling aligned to program rotations and skills lab needs.
This is a 1099 contract role, with hours varying based on the number of courses taught.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and supervise in-person clinicals and skills labs at partner healthcare facilities in the Detroit, Michigan area
- Deliver curriculum content, answer student questions, and provide timely feedback
- Act as a subject matter expert in practical nursing education
- Foster a positive and supportive learning environment for students
- 2 years of experience as faculty in an RN or LPN education program
- 2 years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse, with 5 years of varied nursing experience across clinical practice, nursing education, and/or administration
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Active, unencumbered Michigan RN license
- Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners
- Intro Call with Talent Team
- Case Study Assignment
- Final Interview
Stepful is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
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