VN Instructor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K with a company match

Tuition assistance and forgiveness

Job summary

Unitek Learning in California is seeking a Full-time Vocational Nursing Instructor to join their team. This position involves teaching courses, maintaining student records, and ensuring up-to-date compliance with nursing standards. A strong nursing background is required, along with the ability to mentor students effectively.

The pay range for this position is $90-110K per year, with full-time employees receiving competitive benefits including medical coverage, vacation time, and tuition assistance. Ideal candidates will have a current nursing license and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse with current CA licensure.
• 3 years of nursing experience with BSN or 6 years with Associates.
• Current immunizations and Basic Life Support Certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to program needs.
• Maintain student records of attendance and grades.
• Participate in professional development to maintain CE hours.

Skills

Nursing experience

Mentoring

Communication skills

Current knowledge of nursing practice

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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.

Outstanding opportunity to PAY IT FORWARD! Be a part of training the next generation of nurses. GIVE BACK to your community and truly make a difference as a Nursing Instructor with Unitek!

Job Description

We are looking for a Full‑time Vocational Nursing Instructor to join our team.

Please note this position would be visiting clinical sites.

• Make continuous efforts to improve quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing different and innovative methodologies / techniques in teaching
• Demonstrate or be willing to acquire skills for utilizing online activities as enhancers to course content/material during interactive teaching and learning
• Assist with reviewing and revising the syllabus for a 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
• Maintain student records of attendance, grades, and skills check‑off forms and assist with program data collection that meet set due dates and deadlines
• Assist 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 response to program needs
• Teach both lecture content and clinical rotations (clinical rotations can be days, and/or evenings, on weekdays and/or weekends)
• Participate in professional development; maintain CE hours to ensure renewed licensure, take responsibility for staying current with college updates
• Actively participate in committees as assigned, based on availability, taking into consideration teaching responsibilities as priority

Pay range: $90-110K/year

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse with current CA licensure
• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing; Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing or credentials as required by state regulations
• Able to meet the faculty requirements set by the Board of Vocational Nursing
• 3 years of nursing experience with BSN or 6 years of nursing experience with Associates
• 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 communication skills verbal and written; current knowledge/experience in clinical setting
• Current immunizations and Basic Life Support Certification
• Must obtain ATI, Assessment Technology Institute Certification within 60 days of hire (offered by Unitek)

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 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.