BSN Peds Nursing Instructor - Per diem
About The Position
Unitek Learning is seeking a BSN Nursing Instructor to provide clinical-site education to students enrolled at its Workforce Solutions Program site in partnership with Kaweah Health in Visalia, California. The role focuses on pediatric nursing specialty experience and may involve teaching in a skills lab, a clinical setting, or both. Hours vary according to clinical rotations and skills lab courses; clinical rotations may take place during days, evenings, weekends, or a combination of those times. The instructor teaches according to the established curriculum and their faculty expertise, supports adult learners, plans and supervises student clinical experiences, and evaluates student performance against clinical learning outcomes and program policies. The instructor also maintains accurate student records, provides timely feedback, submits required reports, contributes to program activities, and supports ongoing communication with students.
Requirements
- Hold a valid, unencumbered license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
- Be eligible for California Board of Registered Nursing approval 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; alternatively, a BSN and current enrollment in a master's program may 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.
- Have clinical experience within the last five years; clinical teaching in an RN program applies toward direct patient care.
- Have expertise in at least one nursing area: 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 the skills lab and/or clinical setting in accordance 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 department policies and procedures.
- Provide timely feedback on clinical performance or specific events after observation.
- Maintain accurate clinical and/or skills lab attendance and completed skills check-off forms, and assist with requested program outcome data collection.
- Ensure clinical assignments meet both student and facility needs.
- Determine appropriate methods to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
- Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction.
- 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 that support the nursing program's mission and function, as needed.
- Attend faculty meetings.
- Provide students with ongoing communication access through office hours, electronic communication, or another appropriate method.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees, starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Two weeks of starting vacation per year for full-time employees, increasing based on years of service.
- 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays for full-time employees.
- 401(k) with a company match for full-time employees.
- Company-paid life insurance at one times annual salary for full-time employees.
- Leadership development and training for career advancement.
- Tuition assistance and forgiveness for the employee and family, up to 100% depending on program.
