Vocational Nursing Instructor
$104k - $115k/yr+ 401(k) company match + Company-paid life insurance
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Concord, CA, USA
In PersonThe position includes visits to clinical sites and teaching at various locations and times, including possible evenings and weekends.
EducationHigher Education Faculty
About the job
Requirements
- The candidate must be a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse with current California licensure.
- The candidate must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing and hold an Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or credentials required by state regulations.
- The candidate must meet faculty requirements set by the Board of Vocational Nursing.
- The candidate must have three years of nursing experience with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or six years of nursing experience with an associate degree.
- The candidate must demonstrate current knowledge of nursing practice and nursing sciences.
- The candidate must be able to mentor students in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.
- The candidate must be able to work independently without close supervision.
- The candidate must demonstrate successful handling of day-to-day nursing laboratory operations.
- The candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
- The candidate must have current clinical-setting knowledge or experience.
- The candidate must have current immunizations and Basic Life Support certification.
- The candidate must obtain Assessment Technology Institute certification within 60 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Continuously improve instructional quality by reviewing and using different and innovative teaching methodologies and techniques.
- Use or acquire skills to use online activities to enhance course content and materials during interactive teaching and learning.
- Assist with reviewing and revising the syllabus and instructional guidelines for assigned courses.
- 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.
- Assist with updating and maintaining student files related to clinical requirements, immunizations, and educational requirements.
- Teach courses at various times and locations according to program needs.
- Teach both lecture content and clinical rotations, including rotations scheduled on weekdays, weekends, days, and evenings.
- Participate in professional development and maintain continuing-education hours to ensure renewed licensure.
- Stay current with college updates.
- Participate in assigned committees while prioritizing teaching responsibilities.
- Visit clinical sites as required by the position.
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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