Nursing Clinical Director (RN)Pima Medical Institute

Nursing Clinical Director

Location: Mesa Campus – 957 S. Dobson Road| 100% On-Site

Type: Full-Time | Salaried Exempt

Compensation: $85,000 – $107,000 per year

Position Summary

Elevate nursing education and shape the future of clinical excellence! Pima Medical Institute is seeking a dynamic, experienced Nursing Clinical Director to lead the clinical education framework for our Registered Nursing program at the Mesa campus.

Working in strategic partnership with the Nursing Program Director, you will oversee clinical site contracts, coordinate clinical rotations, manage skills lab operations, and lead clinical faculty. This high-impact role balances programmatic administration with direct instruction, allowing you to mentor both faculty and adult learners while maintaining the highest standards of pre-licensure nursing education.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Education & Site Management:

• Clinical Rotations & Contracts: Develop, establish, and maintain clinical site affiliation agreements with regional healthcare facilities; schedule student rotations and skills lab hours to ensure comprehensive clinical training.

• Faculty Leadership & Scheduling: Lead clinical faculty orientation, scheduling, mentoring, and professional development to foster an empowered, high-performing instructional team.

• Lab Resource Management: Maintain and manage skills lab equipment inventory, ensuring lab technology, simulation tools, and medical supplies remain current and fully operational.

Curriculum & Direct Instruction:

• Classroom & Clinical Teaching: Deliver didactic lectures, lead skills lab practice, and participate in clinical instruction, sharing real-world nursing expertise.

• Curriculum Alignment: Collaborate with academic leadership on regular curriculum reviews to ensure alignment with ACEN/AZBN standards and current nursing practices.

• Academic Coaching: Monitor student clinical progress, create Academic Success Plans in collaboration with faculty, and ensure student files maintain strict compliance.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) from a program accredited by an agency recognized by USDE or CHEA.

• Licensure & Credentials: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona (or valid multi-state Compact RN license with privilege to practice in Arizona).

• Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of direct patient care clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.

• Technical & Soft Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and educational management systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of full-time teaching experience or administration in a pre-licensure nursing education program leading to RN licensure.

Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits

• Hiring Range: $85,000 to $107,000 per year (Salaried Exempt).

• Employee Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—earn equity in the company as an employee-owner.

• Retirement: 401(k) Plan with up to a 10% Employer Match.

• Healthcare Options: Comprehensive Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP options with HSA), Dental, and Vision coverage.

• Financial Protection: Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, HSA, and FSA options.

• Work-Life & Growth: Paid Time Off (PTO), Arizona Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Health & Wellness Program rewards.