Practical Nursing Adjunct Instructor - Clinicals & Skills Lab (Fridays)

Stepful is a workforce platform redefining how America's largest health systems build, train, and retain their talent. Since our founding in 2021, Stepful has trained over 32,000 practice-ready healthcare workers. We partner with leading healthcare institutions to address the growing national shortage of healthcare workers, improving access to quality healthcare and career opportunities. Our students form the talent pipelines for major employers such as NY-Presbyterian, Mt. Sinai, HCA, Providence, CVS, and Walgreens. Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and AlleyCorp, with a recent $55M Series C led by Oak HC/FT, and was named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025.

Our Values

• Care first: We do whatever it takes for our students to succeed.
• Learn quickly: We test, learn with data, and iterate.
• Build together: We win when we rely on each other.
• Own it: We show up, take initiative, and show pride.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Adjunct Instructor to join Stepful on a contract basis to support our Board of Nursing–approved Practical Nursing program. In this role, you will guide and supervise students during in-person clinical rotations and skills labs, helping them build hands-on nursing skills and apply classroom knowledge in real-world healthcare settings as they prepare for clinical practice and licensure.

This opportunity is well suited for a Registered Nurse with faculty experience in RN or LPN education who enjoys mentoring students in hands-on learning environments. Instruction takes place onsite in the Columbus, Ohio area, including clinical rotations at partner healthcare facilities and skills labs designed to help students practice core nursing competencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise in-person clinical rotations and skills labs at partner healthcare facilities in the Columbus, Ohio area (on Fridays).
• Deliver curriculum content, answer student questions, and provide timely feedback.
• Act as a subject matter expert in practical nursing education.
• Foster a positive and supportive learning environment for students.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as faculty in an RN or LPN education program.
• 2+ years of professional experience as a Registered Nurse, with 5+ years of varied nursing experience across clinical practice, nursing education, and/or administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Active, unencumbered Ohio RN license.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
• Availability to be in-person with students on Fridays. If you have availability Friday through Sunday, that's a plus!

Pay

The hourly pay rate for this opportunity is $50.00/hour. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.