Clinical Nursing Instructor - Practical Nursing Program
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026.
About Stepful:
Stepful is a workforce platform redefining how America's largest health systems build, train, and retain their talent. Since our founding in 2021, Stepful’s trained over 32,000 practice-ready healthcare workers.
Layering onto our successful direct-to-consumer training, Stepful partners with leading healthcare institutions to address the growing national shortage of healthcare workers. We’re improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere, and improving access to healthcare career ladders for those who need them most.
Our students form the talent pipelines for major employers such as NY-Presbyterian, Mt. Sinai, HCA, Providence, CVS, and Walgreens. We have partnerships with half of the top 10 health systems in the US and are in process with many more.
Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and AlleyCorp, with a recent $55M Series C led by Oak HC/FT. We were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025.
Our values:
We credit much of our success to our exceptional team. We’re looking for mission-driven builders who thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, and embody our four core 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.
The opportunity:
Are you an experienced RN and nursing educator looking for meaningful, flexible contract work? Stepful is seeking a Clinical Instructor to guide practical nursing students through in-person clinical rotations in the Toledo, Ohio area - and we’d love to connect with you.
Stepful operates a Board of Nursing-approved Practical Nursing program with a mission to make nursing careers accessible to working adults who wouldn’t otherwise have a path in. Our students are motivated, hardworking, and counting on great clinical educators to help them cross the finish line into licensure and practice.
As a Clinical Instructor, you’ll supervise students during hands-on clinical rotations at our partner healthcare facility in Toledo, putting your nursing expertise to work in a way that’s genuinely impactful - one student at a time.
Schedule & Logistics:
This position will be responsible for teaching both virtual didactic courses as well as in-person clinicals. Clinical sessions take place on Friday, Saturdays, and/or Sundays in the Toledo, OG area. Hours are aligned to program rotation schedules. Hours will vary based on the number of courses taught.
For instructors outside the Toledo area, travel, lodging, and per diem support may be provided - so don’t count yourself out just because you’re not local.
What you’ll do:
Lead and supervise in-person clinical rotations at partner healthcare facilities in the Toledo, Ohio area (mainly on Fridays, Saturdays, and/or Sundays)
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
What you’ll bring:
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
Bonus points if:
You have specialty experience in maternal health and pediatrics
Interview Process:
Intro Call with Talent Team
Case Study Assignment
Final Interview
Benefits and Compensation:
Meaningful Equity Stake
Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options
401(k)
FSA, HSA and commuter benefits
Learning stipend
Open vacation policy, including:
Guidance of 15 days PTO annually
Stepful closed the last week of December
15 work-from-anywhere days
10 public holidays observed for 2026
The target base salary range for this opportunity is $80,000 - $95,000, and is part of a competitive total rewards package including equity and benefits. 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.
Stepful is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
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