BSN Instructor - Full Time Med Surge Clinical

Unitek Learning • Sacramento, CA

12h • $110,000 - $132,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Unitek Learning is seeking a registered nurse to teach in its BSN program, with expertise in Medical Surgical nursing. The instructor plans, supervises, and evaluates students’ clinical experiences at assigned healthcare facilities and contributes to instruction, course assessment, faculty support, student advising, and nursing program activities. No previous teaching experience is required; Unitek’s Faculty Development training program provides tools to support success in the classroom. This is a campus position. The stated annual compensation range is $110,000 to $132,000, with a typical hiring range between the minimum and midpoint. Starting pay may vary based on education, experience, skills, location, and budget.

Requirements

• Hold a valid, active license issued by a State Board of Registered Nursing.
• Have a Master of Nursing degree or higher from an accredited college or university, including coursework in nursing or education, administration, OB, or Pediatrics.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other instructors to prepare, administer, and grade examinations, and participate in preparing final course evaluations.
• Ensure class attendance and grades are recorded 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 adult learners’ characteristics and make ongoing efforts to improve instructional quality.
• Use or develop skills in online activities that enhance course content during interactive teaching and learning.
• Maintain student attendance and skills check-off records 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, and attend faculty meetings.
• Plan and supervise student clinical experiences at assigned healthcare facilities.
• Evaluate student performance against clinical learning outcomes and established Unitek College Department of Nursing policies and procedures.
• Provide feedback on clinical performance or specific events immediately after observation.
• Ensure clinical assignments meet the needs of 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 students with ongoing communication through office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.
• Participate in student advising activities.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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