VN Instructor
$90k - $110k/yr+ 401(k) Match
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's, Associate's
Sacramento, CA, USA
In Person
EducationHigher Education Faculty
About the job
Requirements
- Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse with current unencumbered licensure in the state where the candidate is applying to teach.
- Meet one of the Board of Vocational Nursing’s requirements: 3+ years of bedside experience with a minimum BSN degree, or 6+ years of bedside experience with a minimum associate degree.
- Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
- Meet the faculty requirements set by the Board of Vocational Nursing.
- Demonstrate current knowledge of nursing practice, the ability to mentor students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings, the ability to work independently without close supervision, broad knowledge of nursing sciences, successful handling of day-to-day nursing lab operations, strong verbal and written communication skills, and current knowledge or experience in a clinical setting.
- Obtain ATI (Assessment Technology Institute) certification within 30 days of hire; certification is offered by Unitek.
- Maintain current immunizations and Basic Life Support certification.
Responsibilities
- Continuously improve instructional quality by reviewing and using different and innovative teaching methodologies and techniques.
- Demonstrate or acquire skills in using online and active-learning activities to enhance course content during interactive teaching and learning.
- Assist in reviewing and revising course syllabi and program 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, grade, and skills check-off records, and assist with program data collection by established deadlines.
- Assist with updating and maintaining student files related to clinical requirements, immunizations, and educational requirements.
- Teach courses at varied times and locations to meet program needs.
- Teach lecture content and clinical rotations, which may occur on weekdays or weekends and during days or evenings.
- Participate in professional development, maintain continuing education hours for license renewal, and stay current with college updates.
- Participate in assigned committees based on availability, with teaching responsibilities taking priority.
- Attend in person on campus or on site up to five days per week and 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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Simplify's Take
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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