Nursing Faculty LPN Instructor | Clinical Nurse Educator (RN)
Rio Staffing
Herkimer, NY
Staffing partner
- Eligibility
- Professors & LecturersHealthcare & Veterinary FacultyUniversity & Community College Educators
- Shift
- 8-hour days
Posted Jul 27
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 8-hour days · 5 a week
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Precepting expected
- Setting
- School
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- NY nursing median $49/hr
NY nursing postings that state pay run $30/hr to $69/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $58/hr, across 1679 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Clinical Nurse Faculty (RN) – Adult Vocational Academy
Location: Herkimer, NY Employment Type: Full-Time, 10-Month Academic Calendar
About Client
This established regional educational organization specializes in premier adult vocational training. They offer a collaborative academic environment where seasoned healthcare professionals utilize cutting-edge simulation labs and classroom spaces to transition their clinical expertise into a rewarding career shaping the next generation of frontline nurses.
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Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $40,296 – $57,391/year — Based on experience and qualifications (plus up to $13,000 in additional earning potential via optional summer and evening sessions)
Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:15 AM – 3:10 PM; shifts adjust to 6:30 AM – 1:30 PM for clinical rotations 2–3 days a week (December–June)
Benefits Package: Free dental coverage; subsidized premium health insurance (deducted over 20 pay periods) with a $2,400 buyout option; 403(b) retirement accounts
Job Summary
Transition from the bedside to the classroom by leading an adult LPN curriculum. You will split your time between engaging classroom lectures, hands-on simulation labs, and local clinical oversight, serving as a pivotal mentor for aspiring nurses within a highly supportive academic framework.
Key Responsibilities
Lead comprehensive nursing instruction covering biological, physical, and psychological patient care principles
Supervise, evaluate, and mentor nursing students during hands-on clinical rotations at local healthcare facilities within a 16-mile radius
Adapt teaching strategies and instructional methods to accommodate diverse adult learning styles
Maintain meticulous and accurate records of student classroom attendance and clinical performance
Partner with fellow nursing faculty to develop course outlines, refine curriculum, and optimize teaching schedules
Minimum Requirements
Active and unrestricted Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license in New York State
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution required; must be actively enrolled in or have completed a related Master’s Degree program
Willingness to obtain New York State Adult Education Teacher Certification (on-site workshops and full assistance provided by the employer)
Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation for travel to local clinical sites
Ability to successfully pass a standard NYS educational background check and fingerprinting clearance
Ideal Qualifications
Previous experience serving as a clinical instructor or educator within a formal nursing program
Exceptional presentation and communication skills tailored for engaging adult learners
How to Apply
At Rio Staffing, we specialize in connecting skilled professionals with well-run organizations and high-quality programs. We support you through every step of the process—from application and interview coordination to aligning opportunities with your experience, certifications, schedule preferences, and long-term career goals.
Apply with us or reach out today at www.riostaffing.com to find your perfect role.
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Requirements
- Active and unrestricted Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license in New York State
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution required; must be actively enrolled in or have completed a related Master’s Degree program
- Willingness to obtain New York State Adult Education Teacher Certification (on-site workshops and full assistance provided by the employer)
- Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation for travel to local clinical sites
- Ability to successfully pass a standard NYS educational background check and fingerprinting clearance
- Ideal Qualifications
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- Previous experience serving as a clinical instructor or educator within a formal nursing program
- Exceptional presentation and communication skills tailored for engaging adult learners
Place
- City
- Herkimer, NY
- Median rent
- $821/mo
- Local household income
- $48,529/yr
- State price level
- 8% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
New York index 107.9, where 100 is the national average.
Herkimer sits in New York's scenic Mohawk Valley along the Mohawk River, offering nurses a quiet, small-town lifestyle with easy access to the Adirondacks. The village is known for the unique Herkimer diamonds found locally—a distinctive touch for this rural community within commuting distance of Utica.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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