BSN Instructor - Mental Health - Per Diem

Unitek Learning; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401K with company match

Tuition assistance up to 100%

Job summary

Unitek Learning is seeking a Med-Surg BSN Nursing Instructor to provide education at the Kaweah Health Workforce Development Program in Visalia, California. This role involves teaching in both clinical settings and skills labs while evaluating student performance and maintaining accurate records.

Candidates must hold a valid California RN license, have a Master's degree in nursing or education, and possess experience in direct patient care and nursing education. Competitive pay and benefits offered, including medical insurance and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Valid, unencumbered California RN license required.
• Minimum four years of nursing experience, with teaching experience preferred.
• Expertise in mental health, medical-surgical, or pediatrics nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide education in clinical lab and settings.
• Plan and supervise student clinical experiences.
• Evaluate student performance against learning outcomes.

Skills

Teaching experience in nursing

Clinical patient care

Expertise in mental health nursing

Education

Master's degree in nursing or education

BSN

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Med-Surg BSN Nursing Instructor to join our team in conjunction with our Workforce Development Partner, Kaweah Health in Visalia.

The Mental Health BSN Nursing Instructor will provide lab and Clinical site education to students enrolled at the assigned Workforce Development Program site.

*Hours vary based on clinical rotation and/or skills lab course.

Responsibilities

• Providing education in the skills lab and/or clinical setting commensurate with established curriculum and faculty expertise (clinical rotations can be days, evenings, weekends, or a combination of all).
• Utilize principles of teaching that recognize the characteristics of the adult learner.
• 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 event in a timely manner after observation.
• Assist in maintaining student records as evidenced by keeping accurate clinical and/or skills lab attendance, completed skills check‑off forms, and assisting with requested programmatic outcome data collection.
• Ensure clinical assignments meet both student and facility needs.
• Determine best method to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
• Make continuous efforts to improve quality of instruction.
• Demonstrate or be willing to acquire skills for utilizing online activities as enhancers to course content/material during interactive teaching and learning.
• Submit required program reports and forms to the Academic Site Director of the program in a timely manner.
• Keep current with innovative technologies and safety regulations.
• Participate in committee activities that support the mission and function of the nursing program as needed.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Provide access to students for ongoing communication through scheduling of office hours, electronic communication, or other appropriate method.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pay Range

$55-$70/hr DOE

Qualifications

• Hold a valid, unencumbered license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Eligible for approval by CA BRN as Instructor for Medical‑Surgical, OB, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Community Health, or Geriatrics.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university that includes coursework in nursing, education, or administration, and academic preparation for the subject they teach to be considered as Assignment Faculty.
• BSN and currently enrolled in a Master’s program may be considered for a Clinical Teaching Assistant.
• Minimum four‑years’ experience, with one year in the last five years, as a registered nurse providing direct patient care. Clinical experience within the last five years (clinical teaching in an RN program applies toward direct patient care.) Clinically competent as defined in CCR Section 1420(c).
• One‑year experience teaching courses related to nursing or completion of a course which includes practice in teaching nursing preferred.
• Expertise in one of the following areas of nursing – Mental Health, Medical‑Surgical, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, L&D, Community Health, and/or Critical Care.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company.
• 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday.
• 401K with a Company Match.
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x your annual salary.
• Leadership development and training for career advancement.
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program.