Registered Nurse (RN) Instructor / Medical Instructor
2 months ago
Rochester
Job Description Registered Nurse (RN) Instructor / Medical 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 Registered Nurses to join our education team as a RN instructor who is also a medical instructor, supporting nursing students in both classroom and clinical environments. This role is ideal for nurses who enjoy teaching, mentoring, and shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals. As a RN instructor, you will deliver high-quality instruction aligned with nursing education standards while serving as a hands-on medical instructor in real-world clinical settings. This position offers flexibility, competitive pay, and meaningful impact in nursing education. Key Responsibilities Clinical Instruction * Serve as a RN instructor overseeing clinical rotations in hospital and healthcare settings * Work 12-hour clinical shifts starting at 5:45 AM or 6:15 AM * Maintain a 1:10 instructor-to-student ratio * Function as a hands-on medical instructor teaching core nursing fundamentals and advanced clinical skills * Guide students in patient care activities such as bathing, IV therapy, medication administration, charting, and patient assessments * Model professional nursing standards, safety, and evidence-based practice Classroom & Didactic Instruction * Act as a RN instructor facilitating 15-week courses for Practical Nursing (PN) and nursing degree students * Teach essential topics including nursing fundamentals, patient care, health assessment, and clinical reasoning * Serve as a medical instructor responsible for lesson planning, student engagement, and instructional delivery * Proctor exams, skills check-offs, and assessments * Provide academic feedback, mentoring, and student performance evaluations 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 instructor experience preferred * Preferred Skills: * Bilingual (Spanish a plus) * Weekend availability * Strong communication and leadership skills 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 * Opportunity to grow as a medical instructor within a supportive educational environment * Make a lasting impact as a RN instructor shaping future nurses Why Join Us * High demand for experienced nursing educators in the Rochester area * Meaningful work in nursing education and workforce development * Supportive academic leadership and collaborative teaching culture * Ideal role for nurses transitioning into education as a medical instructor #RITNY