What are the responsibilities and job description for the Practical Nursing Instructor (RN) 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 $55M Series C 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 Instructor to join Stepful and support our Board of Nursing–approved Practical Nursing program. In this role, you will guide and supervise students during in-person clinical rotations while also partnering closely with program leadership to support student success and day-to-day program operations. You will also teach across our skills labs and virtual didactic modules.
This opportunity is ideal for a Registered Nurse with prior nursing education experience who enjoys mentoring students in hands-on learning environments and wants to play an active role in helping shape and grow a Practical Nursing program.
Clinical instruction takes place onsite at our partner healthcare facility in the Toledo/Maumee, Ohio area on Fridays from 6am–6pm, with scheduling aligned to program rotations. Outside of clinical instruction, this role will also support the Practical Nursing program through a variety of instructional, operational, and student support activities in collaboration with the Program Director and broader academic team.
This is a full-time opportunity with a mix of onsite and remote responsibilities depending on program needs. This role reports to the Practical Nursing Program Director.
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 $55M Series C 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 Instructor to join Stepful and support our Board of Nursing–approved Practical Nursing program. In this role, you will guide and supervise students during in-person clinical rotations while also partnering closely with program leadership to support student success and day-to-day program operations. You will also teach across our skills labs and virtual didactic modules.
This opportunity is ideal for a Registered Nurse with prior nursing education experience who enjoys mentoring students in hands-on learning environments and wants to play an active role in helping shape and grow a Practical Nursing program.
Clinical instruction takes place onsite at our partner healthcare facility in the Toledo/Maumee, Ohio area on Fridays from 6am–6pm, with scheduling aligned to program rotations. Outside of clinical instruction, this role will also support the Practical Nursing program through a variety of instructional, operational, and student support activities in collaboration with the Program Director and broader academic team.
This is a full-time opportunity with a mix of onsite and remote responsibilities depending on program needs. This role reports to the Practical Nursing Program Director.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and supervise in-person clinical rotations at partner healthcare facilities in the Toledo/Maumee area (Fridays, 6a-6p)
- Deliver curriculum content, answer student questions, and provide timely feedback
- Foster a positive and supportive learning environment for students
- Partner with the Program Director to support ongoing program operations and student success initiatives
- Assist with instructional, administrative, and program-related activities as needed
- Serve as a subject matter expert in practical nursing education
- Teach across skills labs and virtual didactic, in addition to overseeing clinical rotations
- 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 Ohio RN license
- Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners, in both virtual and in-person settings
- Intro Call with Talent Team
- Hiring Manager Interview
- Case Study Assignment
- Final Interviews
- Meaningful Equity Stake
- Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options
- 401(k)
- FSA, HSA and commuter benefits
- Learning stipend
- Open vacation policy, including:
- Guidance of 15 days PTO annually
- Stepful closed the last week of December
- 15 work-from-anywhere days
- 10 public holidays observed for 2026
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.
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000