PN Instructor

Unitek Learning; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation time

Paid holidays

401K with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Unitek Learning seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to join as a Per Diem Instructor in its LPN and BSN programs. The role involves coordinating with instructors, preparing and grading exams, and ensuring accurate student records and attendance.

The candidate will mentor students, teach using adult-learning methods, and deliver clinical supervision across facilities, while maintaining compliance with nursing program requirements.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state where you teach.
• BSN required; MSN in progress within 5 years of start.
• Current immunizations and BLS certification.
• Ability to mentor students in classroom, lab and clinical settings.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Must obtain ATI certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer, and grade examinations; participate in final course evaluations.
• Ensure class attendance and submit grades.
• Plan orientation for new faculty in theory and clinical facilities.
• Use teaching approaches suited to adult learners.
• Supervise student clinical experiences in assigned facilities.
• Maintain student records and assist with data collection.
• Provide feedback on clinical performance after observations.
• Submit program reports to the Director of the nursing program.
• Attend faculty meetings and participate in committee activities.
• Keep up with safety regulations and new technologies.

Skills

Mentoring students

Strong communication

Clinical nursing knowledge

Independent work

Adaptability

Education

RN licensed (state of application)

BSN required

MSN in progress within 5 years

Tools

ATI Certification

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. 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 Per Diem Instructor in our Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs.

Job Description

• 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 Nurse with 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 prefrred 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

Additional Information

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