Pediatric/OB BSN Nursing Instructor - Per diem

Unitek Learning; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision starting on

Vacation and holidays

401K with company match

Life Insurance

Leadership development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Unitek Learning is seeking a Pediatric or OB BSN Nursing Instructor to join our Workforce Development Partner, Community Health Systems in Fresno. The Pediatric BSN Nursing Instructor will provide clinical site education to students enrolled at the Workforce Development Program site.

Responsibilities include coordinating clinical rotations, supervising student performance, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to program outcomes; facilitate adult learning in labs and clinical settings,

Qualifications

• Valid, unencumbered RN license issued by California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
• Approval by CA BRN as Instructor for Medical‑Surgical, OB, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Community Health, or Geriatrics.
• Master’s degree with coursework in nursing, education, or administration; and preparation for the subject taught.
• BSN and current enrollment in a Master’s program may be considered for Clinical Teaching Assistant.
• Minimum four years’ nursing experience with at least one year in direct patient care within last five years.
• One year teaching experience in nursing or equivalent course with clinical teaching considered.
• Expertise in Mental Health, Medical‑Surgical, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, L&D, Community Health, or Critical Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical site education to students in Fresno.
• Plan and supervise student clinical experiences in assigned health care facilities.
• Evaluate student performance relative to clinical learning outcomes.
• Maintain accurate student records and attendance; assist with program data collection.
• Observe, instruct, and evaluate students; ensure assignments meet student and facility needs.
• Participate in committee activities and faculty meetings; maintain open communication with students.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Adult learning principles

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in nursing/education/administration

BSN

Job description

Company 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.

Company 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

We are looking for a Peds or OB BSN Nursing Instructor to join our team in conjunction with our Workforce Development Partner, Community Health Systems in Fresno. The Pediatric BSN Nursing Instructor will provide Clinical site education to students enrolled at the assigned Workforce Development Program site.

• Hours vary based on clinical rotation and/or skills lab course.
• 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 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 in a timely manner after observation;
• Assists 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;
• Ensuring clinical assignments meet both student and facility needs;
• Determines best method to observe, instruct, and evaluate students;
• 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;
• 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 course work 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; and
• Expertise in one of the following areas of nursing – Mental Health, Medical‑Surgical, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, L&D, Community Health, and or Critical Care

Additional Information

For Full Time Employees, 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