RN Instructor - Full Time Evenings

Unitek Learning; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Vacation and Holidays

401K with Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Leadership development and training

Tuition assistance and Forgiveness

Job summary

Unitek Learning in Bakersfield, CA, seeks an experienced nursing instructor to teach across theory and clinical rotations. The role requires mentoring students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings, updating syllabi, and collaborating with faculty to uphold high instructional standards.

Candidates must hold RN or LVN licensure, BSN with 3+ years bedside (or ADN with 6+ years), and complete ATI certification within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse with current unencumbered licensure in the state where you are applying to teach.
• 3+ years of bedside experience with a minimum of a BSN degree, OR
• 6+ years of bedside experience with a minimum of an Associates Degree
• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
• Able to meet the faculty requirements set by the Board of Vocational Nursing.
• Experience mentoring students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings.
• Must obtain ATI Certification within 30 days of hire (offered by Unitek).
• Current immunizations and Basic Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at a variety of times and locations to meet program needs.
• Teach both lecture content and clinical rotations (clinical rotations can be days, evenings, weekdays or weekends).
• Review and revise syllabi for specific courses within the program.
• Submit program reports to Director on time.
• Maintain student attendance, grades, and skills check-offs; assist with data collection.
• Update and maintain student files related to clinical requirements, immunizations.
• Participate in professional development; stay current with college updates
• Actively participate in committees as assigned, considering teaching responsibilities.

Skills

Nursing education

Clinical instruction

Curriculum development

Student mentoring

Education

BSN

RN/LVN license

ATI Certification within 30 days

Graduate of approved School of Nursing

Job description

Company Description

Unitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals.

Unitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals.

Through its family of institutions, including Unitek College of Nursing, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, Brookline College, and Unitek EMT, Unitek delivers career-focused education designed to help students build meaningful careers while addressing critical workforce needs across the healthcare industry.

Through our Workforce Solutions segment, Unitek partners with hospitals and health systems to create sustainable talent pipelines and expand access to healthcare education through employer-based training and workforce development programs nationwide.

Job Description

• Make continuous efforts to improve quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing different and innovative methodologies / techniques in teaching
• Demonstrate or willing to acquire skills for utilizing online activities as enhancers to course content/material during interactive teaching and learning
• Assist with reviewing and revising of syllabus for specific course within the program and instructional guidelines
• Submit required program reports and forms to Director of the program in a timely manner
• Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations
• Maintains student records of attendance, grades, and skills check-off forms and assist with program data collection that meet set due dates and deadlines
• Assists with updating and maintaining student files as relates to clinical requirements, immunizations and educational requirements
• Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in responds to program needs
• Teaches both lecture content and clinical rotations (clinical rotations can be days, and/or evenings, on week days and/or weekends)
• Participate in professional development; maintain CE hours to ensure renewed licensure, takes responsibility for staying current with college updates
• Actively participates in committees as assigned, based on availability, taking into consideration teaching responsibilities as priority
• This role requires on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff.
• Experience that demonstrates Current knowledge of nursing practice; ability to mentor students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings; ability to work independently without close supervision; broad understanding 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.

Pay Range

The annual pay range for this position is $90k (minimum), $100k (midpoint), and $110k (maximum).

*Typical hiring range is between the minimum and midpoint of the above pay range. Actual starting base pay may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, location and budget.*

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse with current unencumbered licensure in the state in which you are applying to teach
• You must meet one of the following requirements set by the board of vocational nursing:
  • 3+ years of bedside experience with a minimum of a BSN degree, OR
  • 6+ years of bedside experience with a minimum of an Associates Degree
• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
• Able to meet the faculty requirements set by the Board of Vocational 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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.