Skills Lab & Simulation Instructor – Vocational Nursing Program
Career Development Institute (CDI) is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Skills Lab & Simulation Instructor to join our Vocational Nursing program.
This is a great opportunity for an LVN or RN who loves nursing, learning, and teaching and enjoys helping students connect classroom theory with hands-on clinical practice. We are looking for someone who is engaging, patient, organized, and confident in both nursing theory and clinical skills.
Qualifications: LVN or RN with DEGREE (Please do not apply if you do not have an AA or Bachelor's)
**********Candidates MUST meet one of the following education and experience requirements:
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, OR
Associate's degree with a minimum of 6 years of clinical nursing experience.
Position Responsibilities
The Skills Lab & Simulation Instructor will:
- Teach and demonstrate hands-on nursing skills appropriate to the Vocational Nursing scope of practice.
- Facilitate skills labs, simulation activities, and clinical scenarios.
- Reinforce nursing theory and help students connect classroom concepts to patient care.
- Guide students through clinical reasoning, prioritization, patient safety, and NCLEX-PN style thinking.
- Provide supportive, constructive feedback during skills practice and simulation.
- Evaluate student competency using established skills checklists and simulation rubrics.
- Facilitate prebriefing and debriefing following simulation activities.
- Maintain a positive, engaging, and supportive learning environment.
- Collaborate with nursing faculty to ensure skills and simulation activities align with course objectives and program curriculum.
- Assist with maintaining and organizing skills lab and simulation equipment.
Simulation:
Ideal Candidate
We are especially interested in someone who:
- Genuinely enjoys teaching and working with nursing students.
- Has strong nursing theory knowledge and clinical skills.
- Can explain difficult concepts in a clear, approachable way.
- Enjoys learning new teaching methods, technology, and simulation techniques.
- Is comfortable providing demonstrations and coaching students through hands-on skills.
- Understands the importance of connecting theory, clinical practice, and NCLEX preparation.
- Is patient and encouraging while maintaining appropriate academic and clinical standards.
- Works well collaboratively with faculty and program leadership.
- Brings enthusiasm, professionalism, and a positive attitude to the learning environment.
Why This Role?
This position is ideal for a nurse who enjoys education and wants to make a meaningful impact on the next generation of nurses. Rather than managing a traditional patient assignment, you will spend your time teaching, demonstrating, coaching, and creating realistic learning experiences that prepare students for clinical practice and the NCLEX-PN.
If you are an LVN or RN who loves nursing, loves learning, and gets excited about helping students finally have that "I get it!" moment, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
