VN Instructor - per diem

Unitek Learning; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 66,124 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

2 weeks vacation per year

12 paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Unitek Learning in Sacramento, CA, is seeking a Nursing Instructor to train the next generation of nurses. This role involves continuous improvement of instruction quality, teaching courses both in-class and clinical settings, and maintaining student records.

The ideal candidate is a licensed RN or LVN with bedside experience and a commitment to professional development. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• Must have current RN or LVN licensure in California.
• Preferred: current immunizations and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Improve quality of instruction through innovative methodologies.
• Teach both lecture content and clinical rotations.
• Maintain student records and assist with program data collection.

Skills

Teaching methodologies

Online learning tools

Record keeping

Professional development

Education

Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse licensure

3 years bedside experience with RN/BSN or 6 years with LVN/Associates Degree

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

ACLS 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.

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

• 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 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 may 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

The hourly pay range for this position is $48.00 (minimum), $54.00 (midpoint), and $60.00 (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 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 bedside experience with RN/BSN OR
  • 6 years bedside experience with LVN/Associates Degree
• Preferred: current immunizations and Basic Life Support Certification or ACLS

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 holidays
• 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