BSN Instructor - Per Diem

Unitek Learning • Fresno, CA

14h • $55 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

Unitek Learning is seeking a BSN Nursing Instructor to provide clinical and skills lab education to students enrolled in the assigned Workforce Solutions Program, in partnership with Community Health Systems in Fresno. The instructor delivers instruction in accordance with the established curriculum and their faculty expertise, and supports student learning in clinical and skills lab settings. Hours vary according to clinical rotations and skills lab courses; clinical rotations may take place during days, evenings, weekends, or a combination of these.

The instructor plans and supervises clinical experiences, evaluates student performance against clinical learning outcomes, and provides timely feedback. The role also includes maintaining attendance and skills documentation, supporting program outcome data collection, submitting required reports, participating in faculty and committee activities, and maintaining communication with students. The position is designated as per diem and campus-based.

Requirements

• Hold a valid, unencumbered license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Be eligible for approval by the California Board of Registered Nursing as an instructor in Medical-Surgical, OB, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Community Health, or Geriatrics.
• Have a master's degree from an accredited college or university, including coursework in nursing, education, or administration and academic preparation for the subject taught, to be considered as Assignment Faculty; candidates who have completed a BSN and are currently enrolled in a master's program may also be considered.
• Have at least four years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care, including one year within the last five years. Clinical teaching in an RN program applies toward direct patient care experience.
• Have clinical experience within the last five years and be clinically competent as defined in CCR Section 1420(c).
• Have expertise in at least one of these nursing areas: Mental Health, Medical-Surgical, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, L&D, Community Health, or Critical Care.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience teaching nursing-related courses, or completion of a course that includes practice in teaching nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide education in skills lab and/or clinical settings in line with the established curriculum and faculty expertise.
• Use teaching principles that recognize the characteristics of adult learners.
• Plan and supervise student clinical experiences at assigned healthcare facilities.
• Evaluate student performance in relation to clinical learning outcomes and applicable Unitek College Department of Nursing policies and procedures.
• Provide timely feedback about clinical performance or specific observed events.
• Maintain accurate clinical and/or skills lab attendance records and completed skills check-off forms, and assist with requested programmatic outcome data collection.
• Ensure clinical assignments meet student and facility needs.
• Determine appropriate methods to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
• Make ongoing efforts to improve instructional quality.
• Demonstrate or acquire skills for using online activities to enhance course content during interactive teaching and learning.
• Submit required program reports and forms to the Academic Site Director in a timely manner.
• Keep current with innovative technologies and safety regulations.
• Participate in committee activities supporting the nursing program as needed.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Provide ongoing student communication through office hours, electronic communication, or another appropriate method.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level