VN Instructor - Full Time Days/Weekends

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision starting the

Vacation leave

Holidays & floating

401K with company match

Life insurance

Leadership development

Tuition assistance & forgiveness

Job summary

Unitek is seeking an experienced nursing educator to teach courses in classroom, lab, and clinical settings. The role requires on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff to ensure high-quality instruction and student success.

The position emphasizes updating syllabi, maintaining records, and meeting regulatory and program requirements. ATI and BLS certifications are required within specified timelines, with compensation reflecting responsibilities and location.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse with current unencumbered licensure in the state of application.
• BSN degree or associates degree with board-mandated experience requirements.
• Ability to mentor students in classroom, lab and clinical settings; work independently with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Teach nursing courses at various times and locations to meet program needs.
• Collaborate on updating syllabi and instructional materials.
• Maintain student records including attendance, grades, and skills check-off forms.

Skills

Nursing practice knowledge

Mentoring students

Independent work

Nursing sciences understanding

Nursing lab operations

Verbal and written communication

Clinical setting experience

Education

BSN degree

Associates degree

Tools

ATI Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

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.*

To be considered for the position, you must meet the requirements set by the board of nursing below:

• 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.

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