Nurse Instructor - No Previous Teaching Exp Required

Unitek EMT; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401K with company match

Life Insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Leadership development

Flexibility

Job summary

Unitek Learning seeks a Nurse Instructor (RN) for its campus-based LPN program. No prior teaching exp required. Full-time position with clinical, lab, and simulation instruction, plus student mentoring and evaluation responsibilities.

The role requires current RN licensure, a BSN, and willingness to pursue MSN within five years. ATI certification and Basic Life Support are expected, with opportunities for growth and benefits.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current licensure in the state you teach.
• BSN required; MSN preferred or must enroll in an MSN program within 5 years of start.
• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
• Ability to mentor students in classroom, lab and clinical settings.
• Must obtain ATI Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Current immunizations and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with instructors to prepare, administer, and grade examinations.
• Ensure class attendance and submit grades.
• Plan orientation for new faculty in theory and clinicals.
• Utilize teaching methods suited for adult learners.
• Maintain student records and assist with program data collection.
• Provide feedback on clinical performance promptly.
• Supervise student clinical experiences and evaluate outcomes.
• Attend faculty meetings and participate in program planning.

Skills

RN instruction

Clinical teaching

Student mentoring

Course assessment

Education

BSN degree

Graduate of an approved School of Nursing

MSN enrollment within 5 years

Job description

Nurse Instructor - No Previous Teaching Exp Required!

• Full-time
• Type of Position : Campus

As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning's family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.

We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a Full-timeInstructor in our Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)program. You will teach a combination of clinicals, simulation and skills labs. Schedules can vary depending on the clinical site.

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 Learning, 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 Learning 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

• Registered Nursewith current licensure in the state in which you are applying to teach.
• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
• BSN required, Master's in nursing preferred or must enroll in an MSN program within 5 years of start.
• Able to meet the faculty requirements set by the Board of Nursing.
• Experience which demonstrates: Current knowledge of nursing practice; ability to mentor students in classroom, lab and clinical settings; ability to work independently without close supervision; broad knowledge of nursing sciences; successful handling of day to day operations in the nursing lab; proficient, strong communications skills verbal and written; current knowledge/experience in clinical setting.
• Must obtain ATI, Assessment Technology Institute Certification within 30 days of hire (offered by Unitek).
• Current immunizations and Basic Life Support Certification

We Offer:

• 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'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

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