Unitek Learning

Runs colleges for nursing and healthcare careers

Vocational Nursing Instructor

Higher Education FacultyUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeSan Jose, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state where applying to teach.
A bachelor's degree and three years of nursing experience, or an associate's degree and six years of nursing experience; recent bedside experience is required.
Ability to meet the faculty requirements set by the Board of Vocational Nursing.
Current knowledge of nursing practice and broad knowledge of nursing sciences.
Ability to mentor students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings and to work independently without close supervision.
Experience handling day-to-day operations in a nursing lab and current knowledge or experience in a clinical setting.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Current immunizations and Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

Continuously improve instructional quality by reviewing and using innovative teaching methodologies and techniques.
Demonstrate or acquire skills in using online activities to enhance course content during interactive teaching and learning.
Assist with reviewing and revising program course syllabi and instructional guidelines.
Submit required program reports and forms to the program director on time.
Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations.
Maintain student attendance and grade records and skills check-off forms, and assist with program data collection by assigned deadlines.
Assist with updating and maintaining student files related to clinical requirements, immunizations, and educational requirements.
Teach courses at varying times and locations according to program needs.
Teach lecture content and clinical rotations, which may take place during days or evenings on weekdays or weekends.
Participate in professional development, maintain continuing education hours for licensure renewal, and stay current with college updates.
Participate in assigned committees as availability allows, prioritizing teaching responsibilities.

Job Description

Make continuous efforts to improve quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing different and innovative methodologies / techniques in teaching
Demonstrate or willing to acquire skills for utilizing online activities as enhancers to course content/material during interactive teaching and learning
Assist with reviewing and revising of syllabus for specific course within the program and instructional guidelines
Submit required program reports and forms to Director of the program in a timely manner
Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations
Maintains student records of attendance, grades, and skills check-off forms and assist with program data collection that meet set due dates and deadlines
Assists with updating and maintaining student files as relates to clinical requirements, immunizations and educational requirements
Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in responds to program needs
Teaches both lecture content and clinical rotations (clinical rotations can be days, and/or evenings, on week days and/or weekends)
Participate in professional development; maintain CE hours to ensure renewed licensure, takes responsibility for staying current with college updates
Actively participates in committees as assigned, based on availability, taking into consideration teaching responsibilities as priority

Qualifications

Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse with current licensure in the state in which you are applying to teach
Bachelors Degree with 3 years experience as a Nurse OR Associates Degree with 6 years experience as a Nurse. Must have recent bedside experience.
Able to meet the faculty requirements set by the Board of Vocational Nursing
Experience which demonstrates: Current knowledge of nursing practice; ability to mentor students in classroom, lab and clinical settings; ability to work independently without close supervision; broad knowledge of nursing sciences; successful handling of day to day operations in the nursing lab; proficient, strong communications skills verbal and written; current knowledge/experience in clinical setting
Current immunizations and Basic Life Support Certification

Additional Information

We Offer:

Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
401K with a Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
Leadership development and training for career advancement
Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Pay: $110-$120k depending upon experience

Compensation: 110000 to 120000 (USD) (YEARLY)

About the Company

Unitek Learning

Runs colleges for nursing and healthcare careers

Unitek Learning operates career-focused colleges for students entering nursing, allied health and emergency medical professions, as well as clinicians continuing their education. Its family of schools includes Unitek College of Nursing, Brookline College, Eagle Gate College and Provo College, with diploma, undergraduate and graduate programs that include accredited bachelor's degrees in nursing. Students combine online or classroom study with practical skills training and clinical experience; the group earns revenue from tuition and workforce education agreements with healthcare employers. Founded in 1992, Unitek Learning is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Newport Beach, CA
Founded: 1992

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