Registered Nurse (RN) Instructor / Medical Instructor - Clinical Instructor

Registered Nurse (RN) Instructor / Medical Instructor – Clinical Instructor

Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Instructor – Medical Instructor
Pay Range: $45–$65 per hour or per class (based on experience)
Location: Rochester, NY
Employment Type: Part-Time and Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking experienced, passionate nurses to join our education team as a Registered Nurse (RN) Instructor and Clinical Instructor, supporting nursing students in both classroom and hands-on healthcare environments. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who enjoy mentoring, teaching, and shaping the future of the nursing workforce.

As a Registered Nurse (RN) Instructor, you will deliver high-quality instruction aligned with academic and regulatory standards while working closely with each Clinical Instructor to ensure consistent, real-world clinical training. Our ideal Registered Nurse (RN) Instructor thrives in collaborative settings, values student success, and partners with every Clinical Instructor to maintain excellence across classroom and clinical programs. This role allows each Registered Nurse (RN) Instructor and Clinical Instructor to make a meaningful, lasting impact on nursing education in the Rochester community.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Clinical Instructor overseeing clinical rotations in hospitals and healthcare facilities

• Work 12-hour clinical shifts starting at 5:45 AM or 6:15 AM with flexible scheduling options

• Maintain a 1:10 instructor-to-student ratio for high-quality, individualized training

• Function as a Registered Nurse (RN) Instructor delivering core nursing fundamentals and advanced clinical skills in live patient care settings

• Guide students in patient care activities including bathing, IV therapy, medication administration, documentation, and patient assessments

• Model professional nursing standards, safety protocols, and evidence-based clinical practices

• Act as a Registered Nurse (RN) Instructor facilitating 15-week courses for Practical Nursing (PN) and nursing degree students

• Teach essential topics such as nursing fundamentals, health assessment, clinical reasoning, and patient-centered care

• Serve as a Clinical Instructor responsible for lesson planning, instructional delivery, and student engagement

• Proctor exams, skills check-offs, and competency-based assessments

• Provide academic feedback, mentoring, and performance evaluations to support student success

Required Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a 2-year BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

• Licensure: Active New York State RN license in good standing

• Certifications: Current CPR Certification

• Compliance:

  • Up-to-date COVID vaccination

  • Background check and drug screening (CastleBranch)

• Experience:

  • Clinical nursing experience required

  • Infusion experience required for infusion visits

  • Prior teaching, precepting, or instructional experience preferred

• Ability to perform effectively as both a Registered Nurse (RN) Instructor and Clinical Instructor in diverse learning environments

Schedule & Flexibility

• Clinical Schedule:

  • 12-hour shifts (day or evening) starting at 5:45 AM or 6:15 AM

• Classroom Schedule:

  • Monday–Friday, 9-hour days

  • New class terms beginning in January

• Flexible scheduling options available for qualified candidates

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay for clinical and proctoring roles

• Per-class compensation for 15-week teaching terms

• Professional development opportunities within a growing academic environment

• Opportunity to grow as a Registered Nurse (RN) Instructor and advance as a Clinical Instructor in a supportive educational setting

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