Nursing Instructor - Medical-Surgical

Job Description

*** A part-time Instructor will consistently work 2-3 days a week - 20-30 hours - set schedule ***

Purpose of the Position:

Facilitates high-quality, student-centered learning that prepares future nurses for competent, compassionate, and ethical practice. This role supports the mission of the institution by fostering academic excellence, professional integrity, and evidence-based practice in alignment with nursing standards, accreditation requirements, and institutional outcomes.

Job responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other instructors in preparing, administering, and grading examinations for the course. Participate in the preparation of the final evaluations for the course.
• Responsible for assuring class attendance and grades are kept and submitted.
• Assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives to ensure quality of program.
• Plan and implement orientation of new faculty in theory & clinical facilities for the courses.
• Utilize principles of teaching that recognize the characteristics of the adult learner.
• Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction.
• Demonstrate or be willing to acquire skills for utilizing online activities as enhancers to course content/material during interactive teaching and learning.
• Maintain student records and assist with program data collection.
• Submit required program reports & forms to the Director of the program in a timely manner.
• Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations.
• Participate in committee activities that support the education program(s).
• Attend faculty meetings
• Plan and supervises student clinical experience in assigned health care facilities.
• Follow all policies and procedures established by Unitek Learning.
• Provide feedback on clinical performance or specific events immediately after observation.
• Ensure clinical assignments meet student and facility needs.
• Determine best method to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
• Provide in-person and remote access to students for ongoing communication.
• Participate in student advising activities.
• Regular, in-person attendance up to 5 days per week on campus/on site is an essential function of this position.
• The role requires on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid, active license issued by the State Board of Registered Nursing
• Master of Nursing or higher degree from an accredited college or university that includes course work in nursing or education, administration. OB, Pediatrics, Psychiatry or Medical Surgical
• At least four years’ experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care
• A year of Clinical experience within the last five years (Clinical teaching applies toward direct patient care). Clinically competent as defined in CCR Section 1420(c)
• Expertise in one of the following areas of nursing – Psychiatric, Geriatrics, Med/Surg, Pediatrics or OB-Gyn

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
• 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 the program

Compensation: 50 to 65 (USD) (HOURLY)