BSN Instructor - Mental health/Psych per diem

Unitek Learning • Concord, CA

77d • $55 - $67

About The Position

Unitek Learning is seeking per diem BSN faculty to teach mental health clinicals, simulation, and skills labs. This role does not require prior teaching experience, but candidates must have recent bedside experience in the mental health specialty. The pay ranges from $60 to $70 per hour, depending on experience. Faculty will collaborate with other instructors in preparing, administering, and grading examinations, assure class attendance and grades are kept and submitted, and assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives to ensure program quality. Responsibilities also include planning and implementing orientation for new faculty, improving the quality of instruction, maintaining student records, submitting program reports, and participating in committee activities that support the nursing program's mission. Faculty will evaluate student performance in relation to clinical learning outcomes and provide feedback on clinical performance immediately after observation. Additionally, faculty will be responsible for ensuring clinical assignments meet both student and facility needs and will participate in student advising activities.

Requirements

• Hold a valid, active license issued by the State Board of Registered Nursing.
• Master of Nursing or higher degree from an accredited college or university that includes course work in nursing or education, administration, OB, Pediatrics.
• At least four years’ experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care.
• A year of Clinical experience within the last five years (Clinical teaching applies toward direct patient care).
• Clinically competent as defined in CCR Section 1420(c).
• Expertise in the following area of nursing – OB, Med/surg or mental health.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with other instructors in preparing, administering, and grading examinations for the course.
• Responsible for assuring class attendance and grades are kept and submitted.
• Assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives to ensure quality of program.
• Plans and implements orientation of new faculty in both theory and clinical facilities for the courses.
• Utilize principles of teaching that recognize the characteristics of the adult learner.
• Makes continuous efforts to improve quality of instruction.
• Demonstrate or be willing to acquire skills for utilizing online activities as enhancers to course content/material during interactive teaching and learning.
• Maintains student records of attendance, skills check-off forms, and assist with program data collection.
• Submit required program reports and forms to the Director of the program in a timely manner.
• Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations.
• Participate in committee activities that support the mission and function of the nursing program.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Plan and supervises student clinical experience in assigned health care facilities.
• Evaluates student performance in relation to clinical learning outcomes in accordance with policies and procedures established by Unitek College, Department of Nursing.
• Provide feedback of clinical performance or specific event immediately after observation.
• Assists in maintaining student records of clinical attendance, skills check-off forms, and assist with program data collection.
• Responsible for making sure the clinical assignments meet both student and facility needs.
• Determines best method to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
• Determines if clinical facility meets all health and safety requirements for Unitek College students to attend clinicals.
• Provide access to students for ongoing communication through scheduling of office hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods.
• Participate in student advising activities.

Benefits

• 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 the company.
• 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree