Practical Nursing Instructor (part-time)
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Downingtown, Pennsylvania
$65k–$108k/yr
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Posted Jul 23, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 24, 2026
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $65k–$108k/yr
- Shift
- Evenings
About this role
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Requirements
- Graduation from an approved school of professional nursing required
- Current Registered Nurse license in the state of Pennsylvania required
- Nursing experience involving direct patient care within the last two years required
- Baccalaureate degree, preferably in nursing, with additional preparation for teaching practical nursing
- Minimum of two years of experience as a nurse educator preferred
- Experience with simulation-based learning/virtual simulation preferred
- Evidence of maintaining expertise in medical surgical, maternal child health and/or geriatric clinical area
- Current within one year police, child abuse & FBI Fingerprint clearances required
About the employer
You would be joining Chester County Intermediate Unit, an educational service agency headquartered in Downingtown that has served 12 Chester County school districts since 1971. Nursing-related work here centers on education and student support rather than bedside hospital floors—most clearly…
What reviewers appreciate
- Tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees
- Comprehensive medical benefits plus vision, dental, and prescription coverage
- PSERS retirement benefits
What reviewers flag
- Limited upward mobility reported in some roles
- Bureaucratic and sometimes political atmosphere
- Uneven management support and transparency concerns
Living in Downingtown, PA
Downingtown is a small, historic borough in scenic Chester County, about 40 miles west of Philadelphia. This charming area blends a strong craft beer scene and access to outdoor recreation along the Brandywine Creek, offering a welcoming environment for nurses who want a quieter, community-oriented lifestyle within commuting distance of the city.
- State price level · Pennsylvania
- 97.6
- 2% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,518/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
Pediatrics is a first-year unit lane. Families are part of every care plan.
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- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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