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Unitek Learning

Runs colleges for nursing and healthcare careers

VN Instructor

Full-TimePosted on 10/22/2026
$90k - $110k/yr+ 401(k) Match
Mid, Senior
Sacramento, CA, USA
In Person
EducationHigher Education Faculty

About the job

Requirements
  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state where the candidate is applying to teach.
  • Meet one of the board of vocational nursing experience requirements: 3 years of bedside experience with RN/BSN, or 6 years of bedside experience with LVN/Associate Degree.
  • Demonstrate current knowledge of nursing practice and experience in a clinical setting.
  • Be able to mentor students in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.
  • Be able to work independently without close supervision.
  • Have a broad understanding of nursing sciences.
  • Have experience successfully handling day-to-day operations in a nursing laboratory.
  • Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations.
  • Maintain continuing education hours to renew licensure.
Responsibilities
  • Improve instructional quality by reviewing and using innovative teaching methodologies and techniques.
  • Use or develop skills in online activities that enhance course content during interactive teaching and learning.
  • Assist with reviewing and revising course syllabi and instructional guidelines within the program.
  • Submit required program reports and forms to the program director on time.
  • Maintain student attendance and grade records and skills check-off forms, and assist with program data collection by the required deadlines.
  • Update and maintain student files related to clinical requirements, immunizations, and educational requirements.
  • Teach lecture content and clinical rotations, which may take place during days or evenings and on weekdays or weekends.
  • Participate in professional development and stay current with college updates.
  • Participate in assigned committees when available, while prioritizing teaching responsibilities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Current immunizations.
  • Basic Life Support certification or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification.

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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