BSN Instructor- Full Time or Per Diem (must hold MSN)

Unitek Learning; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 93,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits after start

Vacation time (2 weeks)

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Leadership development

Tuition assistance/forgiveness

Job summary

Unitek Learning seeks an experienced registered nurse with a Master of Science in Nursing to educate and mentor students in nursing programs. You will facilitate clinicals, labs, and simulated experiences, evaluate learning outcomes, and ensure FERPA compliance.

Responsibilities include supervising students, maintaining attendance/grades, and collaborating with faculty to ensure high-quality instruction and program success. Perks support professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4 years of RN experience with current licensure.
• MSN required.
• Ability to meet RN board faculty requirements where employed.
• Experience mentoring students and strong verbal/written communication.
• Background in teaching methods and current clinical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate instruction and evaluate student learning in clinicals, labs, and SCEs.
• Supervise, debrief, and assess students in lab/clinical settings.
• Maintain communication with students via email/phone/conferences.
• Meet classes and scheduled responsibilities; inform leadership if conflicts.
• Ensure classrooms and labs are clean and orderly after events.
• Assist in grading, attendance, and FERPA compliance.
• Collaborate with instructors on exams and final evaluations.
• Plan and supervise student clinical experiences in facilities.

Skills

RN experience

Mentor students

Strong communication

Education methodology

MS Office proficiency

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Job description

Company Description

As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. With rapid growth and success, Unitek offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.

Job Description

• Facilitate student learning, provide effective instruction, and perform evaluations of student learning for all assigned clinicals, labs, or simulated clinical experiences (SCE), using each course's standard course outline as a guide. Ensure that students have attained minimum course competencies as described in the course syllabus.
• Supervise, debrief, and evaluate students in lab, clinical, SCE, and similar settings as appropriate for the course or program.
• Be available to students via email, phone, or personal conferences.
• Meet all classes and other scheduled responsibilities such as scheduled clinical hours and meetings at the designated times. Inform the Program Director/Academic Dean if unable to meet a student group on time.
• Ensure that classroom, lab, or pre- and post‑conference rooms are left clean and orderly at the end of each event.

Training and Professional Development

• Attend New Faculty Orientation and participate in the Faculty Mentor Program.
• Maintain a faculty development plan with the assistance of academic administration.
• Attend campus faculty meetings and in‑service trainings and other meetings as assigned.
• Remain current in program knowledge, including maintaining licensure, certification, or continuing education requirements where appropriate.
• Participate in professional development activities.

Administrative

• Keep accurate attendance records, posting attendance in the portal and submitting attendance roster to the Academic Department for each class period in a timely manner.
• Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with FERPA regulations and submit grades and records by established deadlines.
• Make missed lab, SCE, or clinical phone calls to students who are not actively engaged in learning outcomes.
• Make recommendations and adhere to the Academic Freedom policy as outlined in the Faculty handbook.
• Perform other duties designated by the Program Administrator, Lead Instructor, and/or Academic Dean.
• Collaborate with other instructors in preparing, administering, and grading examinations for the course and in the preparation of final evaluations.
• Ensure class attendance and grades are kept and submitted.
• Assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives to ensure quality of the program.
• Plan and implement orientation of new faculty in both theory and clinical facilities for the courses.
• Utilize principles of teaching that recognize the characteristics of the adult learner.
• Make continuous efforts to improve quality of instruction.
• Demonstrate or be willing to acquire skills for utilizing online activities as enhancers to course content and materials during interactive teaching and learning.
• Maintain student records of attendance, skills check‑off forms, and assist with program data collection.
• Submit required program reports and 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 mission and function of the nursing program.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Plan and supervise student clinical experience in assigned health‑care facilities.
• Evaluate student performance in relation to clinical learning outcomes in accordance with policies and procedures established by Unitek College, Department of Nursing.
• Provide feedback of clinical performance or specific events immediately after observation.
• Assist in maintaining student records of clinical attendance, skills check‑off forms, and program data collection.
• Ensure clinical assignments meet both student and facility needs.
• Determine the best method to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
• Determine if clinical facilities meet all health and safety requirements for Unitek College students to attend clinicals.
• Provide access to students for ongoing communication through scheduling of office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.
• Participate in student advising activities.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with current and unencumbered licensure.
• Master of Science in Nursing degree required.
• Ability to meet the faculty requirements set by the Board of Registered Nursing in the state in which you will work.
• Experience that demonstrates current knowledge of nursing practice, ability to mentor students, and strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments, including but not limited to education theory and practice, current concepts related to specific subjects to be taught, or current clinical practice experience, or distance education techniques and delivery.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and other MS Office products as needed.

Additional Information

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Two weeks of vacation per year, increasing based on years of service with the company.
• Twelve paid holidays and two floating holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company‑paid life insurance equal to one‑time 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.

Pay: $93k‑$96k depending on experience for full time or $50/hr for per diem.