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Unitek Learning

Runs colleges for nursing and healthcare careers

Vocational Nursing Instructor

Full-Time
$90k - $110k/yr+ 401(k) company match
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's, Associate's
Bakersfield, CA, USA
In Person
TrainingCorporate & Technical Training

About the job

Requirements
  • Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse licensure in the state where the candidate will teach.
  • Either 3 or more years of bedside experience with a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, or 6 or more years of bedside experience with a minimum of an associate degree.
  • Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
  • Ability to meet the faculty requirements set by the Board of Vocational Nursing.
  • Current knowledge of nursing practice and clinical-setting experience.
  • Ability to mentor students in classroom, laboratory, 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 laboratory.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • ATI (Assessment Technology Institute) Certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
  • Current immunizations and Basic Life Support Certification.
Responsibilities
  • Continuously improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and applying innovative teaching methodologies and techniques.
  • Use online activities to enhance course content and materials during interactive teaching and learning.
  • Assist with reviewing and revising course syllabi and instructional guidelines.
  • Submit required program reports and forms to the program director in a timely manner.
  • Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations.
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and skills check-off forms, and assist with program data collection by required deadlines.
  • Update and maintain student files related to clinical requirements, immunizations, and educational requirements.
  • Teach courses at a variety of times and locations according to program needs.
  • Teach lecture content and clinical rotations, including days, evenings, weekdays, and weekends.
  • Participate in professional development and maintain continuing-education hours for renewed licensure.
  • Stay current with college updates.
  • Participate in assigned committees based on availability while prioritizing teaching responsibilities.
  • Collaborate on site with students, faculty, and staff.

About the company

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

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Newport Beach, CA

Founded

1992

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What believers are saying

  • Faculty study while continuing to teach: Unitek's education pathways combine degree progression with tuition forgiveness.
  • Teaching scope expands into advanced emergency care: Unitek announced its paramedic program in July 2026.
  • Staff development includes practical projects: Unitek's Caritas coaching trains faculty and staff to run workshops and implement workplace projects.

What critics are saying

  • Education benefits require service: Unitek's tuition forgiveness carries postgraduation employment obligations, while employees pay for books.
  • Remote work has schedule constraints: Unitek's October 2026 educational-technologist posting requires evenings and weekends.
  • Employees pay at least half for dependents' health coverage: Unitek caps the company's premium contribution at 50%.

What makes Unitek Learning unique

  • Ownership has private-equity backing: Unitek belongs to Vistria's portfolio of companies.
  • Training comes to the employer: Unitek's School in a Box combines online theory with practical instruction in hospital-supplied space.
  • School operations are regionally concentrated: Unitek advertises 19 schools across six states on its careers board.

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