BSN Instructor - Per Diem

Unitek Learning; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

2 Weeks' starting Vacation

10 paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday

401K with a Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Leadership development and training

Tuition assistance for employees and families

Job summary

A leading healthcare educational institution in Nevada seeks a Nurse Educator. The position requires a Master of Nursing and a valid nursing license. Responsibilities include collaborating on course evaluations, overseeing teaching strategies, and maintaining clinical standards. Ideal candidates should have substantial patient care experience and be ready to engage in faculty training. Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and tuition assistance are offered for full-time roles.

Qualifications

• No previous teaching experience is required; training will be provided.
• Must hold a valid, active nursing license.
• Master of Nursing or higher required.
• At least four years of experience as a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with other instructors on exams and evaluations.
• Responsible for class attendance and grade documentation.
• Plans new faculty orientation for courses.
• Implements strategies to improve instructional quality.

Skills

No previous teaching experience required

Hold a valid nursing license

Master of Nursing or higher

At least four years of direct patient care

Clinical experience within the last five years

Expertise in specific nursing areas

Education

Master of Nursing or higher degree

Job description

Unitek Learning Education Group Corp. (“Unitek Learning”) is a leader in healthcare‑focused workforce development. With over 30 years of experience, Unitek Learning provides customized education programs that bridge the gap between academic preparation and real‑world clinical needs. Drawing on its deep roots in nursing education, Unitek Learning helps hospitals and health systems build sustainable talent pipelines by embedding faculty and curriculum directly into hospital settings through its “School in a Box” and integrated workforce solutions. In partnership with hundreds of clinical sites, we upskill incumbent staff, train new clinicians, and enable hospitals to better recruit, retain, and advance nursing talent.

Job Description

Why Work for Unitek Learning? To be part of a healthcare revolution. There is plenty of demand from students who want to become nurses, and there is plenty of demand to hire highly skilled nurses. Unitek Learning is on a mission to fix the connection between those who want to become nurses and the communities who desperately need them. We graduate culturally competent and highly skilled nurses, and we do this at scale. We have history, stability and strong student outcomes. We need your experience and transfer of knowledge to make this vision come to life. Be a part of the solution.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with other instructors in preparing, administering, and grading examinations for the course. Participates in the preparation of the final evaluations for the course
• Responsible for assuring class attendance and grades are kept and submitted
• Assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives to ensure quality of program
• Plans and implements 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
• Makes 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
• Maintains 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 supervises student clinical experience in assigned health care facilities
• Evaluates 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 immediately after observation
• Assists in maintains student records of clinical attendance, skills check‑off forms, and assist with program data collection
• Responsible for making sure the clinical assignments meet both student and facility needs
• Determines best method to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
• Determines if clinical facility 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

• No Previous Teaching experience is required! Our Faculty Development training program will provide tools to help you be successful in a class room setting.
• Hold a valid, active license issued by the State Board of Registered Nursing
• Master of Nursing or higher degree from an accredited college or university that includes coursework in nursing or education, administration, OB, Pediatrics or Psychiatry
• At least four years’ experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care
• A year of Clinical experience within the last five years (Clinical teaching applies toward direct patient care). Clinically competent as defined in CCR Section 1420(c)
• Expertise in one of the following areas of nursing – Psychiatric, Geriatrics, Med/Surg, Pediatrics, OB‑Gyn, Mental Health

Additional Information

We Offer (for Full Time):

• 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
• 10 paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
• 401K with a Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s 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