Vocational Nursing Instructor- Full time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Two weeks of vacation, increasing with service

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance equal to 1x annual salary

Job summary

Unitek Learning is seeking a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in Concord, California, to instruct nursing courses. The qualified candidate will need to demonstrate strong communication skills, mentorship experience, and a commitment to enhancing nursing education. This role requires teaching on various schedules and maintaining student records. The position offers a salary range of $90-110K with benefits including medical coverage, vacation, a 401(k) plan, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse with current licensure.
• 3 years bedside experience if holding a Bachelor's Degree.
• 6 years experience required with an Associate's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Enhance quality of instruction through innovative teaching methodologies.
• Maintain comprehensive student records including attendance and grades.
• Teach courses during various times to meet program needs.

Skills

Mentorship

Communication (verbal and written)

Clinical practice knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree with 3 years bedside experience

Associate's Degree with 6 years bedside experience

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

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 a specific course within the program and instructional guidelines
• Submit required program reports and forms to the 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 meets set due dates and deadlines
• Assist with updating and maintaining student files as related 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, and 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 salary range for this position is $90-110K per year. A 10% differential for evening and weekend shifts will be offered on top of base pay.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse with current licensure in the state in which you are applying to teach
• 3 years bedside experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 6 years experience with an Associate's Degree
• Able to meet the faculty requirements set by the Board of Vocational Nursing
• Experience demonstrating 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, proficiency, strong communication skills (verbal and written), and current knowledge/experience in a clinical setting
• Current immunizations and Basic Life Support Certification

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Two weeks of vacation per year, increasing based on years of service with the company
• Twelve paid holidays and one floating holiday
• 401(k) with a company match
• Company paid life insurance equal to 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 the program