Vocational Nurse Instructor

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Vocational Nurse Instructor today with The College of Health Care Professions.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Provides instruction, guidance, and clinical expertise to students enrolled in the Vocational Nursing program, supporting student achievement, professional growth, and successful attainment of program outcomes. Delivers classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction in accordance with approved curriculum, course objectives, and nursing education standards. Evaluates student academic and clinical performance, monitors progress, and promotes the development of the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors required for entry-level nursing practice. Maintains compliance with institutional policies, accreditation requirements, and applicable state and regulatory standards while fostering a positive, engaging, and student-centered learning environment.

• Deliver classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction in accordance with approved curriculum, course objectives, and program outcomes.

• Facilitate meaningful learning experiences that support student success, competency attainment, and preparation for vocational nursing practice.

• Evaluate student academic, laboratory, and clinical performance using established assessment methods and grading criteria.

• Monitor student attendance, progress, and retention and implement intervention strategies when appropriate.

• Provide academic advising, mentoring, and support to students throughout the program.

• Develop and maintain lesson plans, instructional materials, assessments, and learning activities that support course objectives.

• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, evaluations, competencies, and student progress.

• Supervise students during laboratory, simulation, and clinical experiences to ensure safe and effective learning environments.

• Collaborate with program leadership and faculty to support curriculum review, program assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Participate in faculty meetings, committee assignments, professional development activities, and institutional events.

• Maintain current knowledge of nursing practices, educational methodologies, and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, Texas Board of Nursing requirements, accreditation standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.

• Support student retention, graduation, licensure examination preparation, and employment readiness initiatives.

• Assist with program accreditation activities, reporting requirements, and documentation as assigned.

• Promote professionalism, ethical practice, and patient-centered care throughout the educational experience.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

• Current and active, unincumbered Registered Nurse license required and in good standing with the applicable state licensing board.

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing program required.

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree required.

• Evidence of ongoing professional development and continuing nursing education required.

Each nurse faculty member shall: Hold a current license or privilege to practice nursing in the State of Texas; Have been actively employed in nursing for the past three (3) years or have advanced preparation in nursing, nursing education, and/or nursing administration; Have had three (3) years varied nursing experiences since graduation; and show evidence of teaching

Benefits

The College of Health Care Professions, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), we prepare students for meaningful careers in healthcare. Founded by physicians in 1988, CHCP has been dedicated to providing career-focused education and hands-on training that helps students build the skills and confidence to succeed in today’s healthcare industry.

That same commitment to student success extends to our teams. At CHCP, you’ll find a supportive, collaborative culture united by a shared purpose: changing lives through education and preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals. Now part of HCA Healthcare, CHCP combines a student-focused environment with the strength of one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Vocational Nurse Instructor opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.