BSN Instructor - Full Time Med Surge Clinical

Unitek College Of Nursing • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

Unitek Learning is seeking a highly skilled registered nurse to support its BSN program as a Med Surge clinical instructor. The instructor teaches and evaluates students in clinical settings, supports course administration and instructional quality, and contributes to the nursing program’s activities and mission. No previous teaching experience is required; Unitek’s Faculty Development training program provides tools to help instructors succeed in the classroom.

The instructor plans and supervises student clinical experiences at assigned health care facilities, evaluates performance against clinical learning outcomes, and provides timely feedback. The role also supports student advising and communication, faculty orientation, program assessment, and the maintenance and submission of student and program records.

Requirements

• Hold a valid, active license issued by the State Board of Registered Nursing.
• Hold a Master of Nursing or higher degree from an accredited college or university, including coursework in nursing or education and administration; OB and Pediatrics are also listed in the qualification text.
• Have at least four years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care.
• Have one year of clinical experience within the last five years; clinical teaching counts toward direct patient care experience.
• Be clinically competent as defined in CCR Section 1420(c).
• Have expertise in Medical Surgical nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience is not required; faculty development training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other instructors to prepare, administer, and grade course examinations.
• Participate in preparing final course evaluations.
• Ensure class attendance and grades are maintained and submitted.
• Assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives to support program quality.
• Plan and implement orientation for new faculty in theory and clinical facilities.
• Use teaching principles that recognize the characteristics of adult learners.
• Make continuous efforts to improve instructional quality.
• Demonstrate or acquire skills in using online activities to enhance course content during interactive teaching and learning.
• Maintain student attendance records and skills check-off forms, and assist with program data collection.
• Submit required program reports and forms to the Program Director in a timely manner.
• Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations.
• Participate in committee activities that support the nursing program’s mission and function.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Plan and supervise student clinical experiences at assigned health care facilities.
• Evaluate student performance against clinical learning outcomes in accordance with Unitek College Department of Nursing policies and procedures.
• Provide feedback on clinical performance or specific events immediately after observation.
• Assist in maintaining clinical attendance records and skills check-off forms, and assist with program data collection.
• Ensure clinical assignments meet the needs of both students and facilities.
• Determine appropriate methods to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
• Determine whether clinical facilities meet health and safety requirements for Unitek College students.
• Provide ongoing student communication through office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.
• Participate in student advising activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Two weeks of starting vacation per year, increasing based on years of service with the company.
• 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance at 1x annual salary.
• Leadership development and training for career advancement.
• Tuition assistance and forgiveness for the employee and family, up to 100% depending on program.
• Competitive salary and unlimited growth potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level