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Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Instructor
On-site Part-Time / Contract
1108 W. Granville Ave., Suite E, Chicago, IL 60660
Salary: $35-$40 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Schedule may vary based on classroom, laboratory, and clinical training
needs.
U.S. NURSING COLLEGE is committed to preparing competent, compassionate, and
career-ready nursing professionals through high-quality classroom instruction, skills
laboratory training, and supervised clinical education.
We are currently seeking a qualified, experienced, and student-focused Licensed
Practical Nursing (LPN) Instructor to join our Practical Nursing Program faculty in
Chicago.
Position Summary
The Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality
classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction within the Practical Nursing Program.
The successful candidate will help students develop the theoretical knowledge, clinical
competence, critical-thinking skills, professional behaviors, and ethical standards
necessary for safe nursing practice and successful completion of licensure
requirements.
This position requires strong nursing knowledge, effective classroom and clinical
leadership, and the ability to maintain compliance with institutional policies and
applicable Illinois nursing education requirements.
Reporting To: Director of Nursing Education
Responsibilities
Instruction & Curriculum Delivery
- Provide classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction within assigned areas of nursing expertise.
- Prepare and deliver lessons using the approved Practical Nursing curriculum and institutional instructional materials.
- Develop organized lesson plans, presentations, assignments, and learning activities.
- Deliver structured and engaging instruction that supports different learning styles and levels of student experience.
- Explain nursing concepts, clinical reasoning, patient care standards, and professional nursing responsibilities.
- Demonstrate nursing procedures and supervise students during skills laboratory practice.
- Incorporate current nursing standards, evidence-based practices, and healthcare developments into instruction when appropriate.
- Help prepare students for successful program completion and applicable nursing licensure examinations.
Clinical Instruction Supervision
- Supervise students during assigned clinical experiences at approved healthcare facilities.
- Demonstrate and reinforce safe, ethical, professional, and patient-centered nursing care.
- Observe and evaluate students while performing nursing procedures and providing direct patient care.
- Ensure students follow proper infection-control, medication-safety, documentation, communication, and patient-safety standards.
- Conduct clinical evaluations and provide timely feedback regarding student performance.
- Maintain required clinical documentation, evaluations, attendance records, and competency assessments.
- Address unsafe or inappropriate clinical practices immediately and according to institutional policies.
Student Evaluation & Support
- Administer written examinations, quizzes, assignments, practical skills assessments, and clinical evaluations.
- Review graded assessments with students and provide constructive feedback.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, clinical performance, academic progress, and required documentation.
- Identify students who require additional academic or clinical support.
- Provide remediation, academic advisement, and student counseling when appropriate.
- Encourage professionalism, accountability, critical thinking, and effective communication.
- Support students in developing confidence and competence in practical nursing practice.
Program Compliance & Documentation
- Follow applicable Illinois nursing education regulations, institutional policies, and approved program standards.
- Maintain complete and accurate instructional and student documentation.
- Assist with preparation of records needed for audits, inspections, accreditation or regulatory review.
- Participate in curriculum review, assessment, and continuous program improvement.
- Ensure instructional materials and clinical activities remain aligned with approved program objectives.
- Maintain confidentiality of student, academic, and clinical information.
Professional & Institutional Responsibilities
- Maintain a professional and organized classroom, laboratory, and clinical learning environment.
- Maintain classroom discipline and enforce institutional policies and professional standards.
- Participate in faculty meetings, orientations, committees, training activities, and institutional development initiatives as assigned.
- Collaborate with the Director of Nursing Education, faculty members, administrators, and clinical partners.
- Stay current with advancements in nursing education, clinical practice, healthcare regulations, and instructional methods.
- Contribute to the continued growth and professional standards of the Practical Nursing Program.
- Perform other instructional or academic duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Active, unencumbered Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license - Required.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Required.
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience, including relevant clinical experience.
- Previous teaching or instructional experience in practical nursing, vocational nursing, nursing education, or clinical education is preferred.
- Knowledge of applicable Illinois Board of Nursing regulations and nursing education standards.
- Strong knowledge of nursing fundamentals, patient care, medication administration, infection control, documentation, and clinical safety.
- Ability to demonstrate and supervise safe clinical nursing practice.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong classroom management and student-engagement abilities.
- Ability to work effectively with adult learners from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in instructional technology, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and
- other common educational platforms.
- Professional, dependable, patient, and committed to student success.
Working Conditions
- Position includes work in classroom, skills laboratory, and clinical environments.
- Clinical instruction may take place at approved healthcare facilities.
- Evening or weekend hours may occasionally be required depending on program and clinical scheduling.
- Physical requirements may include standing for extended periods, moving throughout clinical environments, and demonstrating nursing procedures.
Contract & Renewal
- This position may be offered on a part-time or contract basis.
- Contract renewal is based on performance, program needs, institutional requirements, and continued regulatory compliance.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is:
- Dependable and professional
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Student-centered and approachable
- Confident in both classroom and clinical instruction
- Strong in communication and leadership
- Committed to safe nursing practice and educational excellence
- Motivated to support student achievement and professional development
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly compensation of $35-$40 per hour
- Opportunities for professional and instructional development
- Supportive and collaborative faculty environment
- Opportunity to contribute to the development of future practical nurses
- Opportunity to participate in the continued growth of U.S. Nursing College
- Updated résumé
- Cover letter or professional introduction
- Copy of active Illinois RN license
- Academic credentials demonstrating completion of a BSN
- MSN credentials, if applicable
- Relevant nursing or teaching certifications
- Transcripts, if requested
- Earliest available start date
The complete responsibilities, compensation arrangement, teaching schedule, clinical
assignments, contract terms, and other employment details will be discussed during the
interview or meeting.
Education:
Experience:
- INSTRUCTOR: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
