Full Time Nursing Instructor - Ann Arbor

Unitek Learning • Ann Arbor, MI

88d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

We are looking for a Full Time LPN Clinical/Skills Lab Faculty to join our team in conjunction with our Workforce Development Partner Trinity Health in Ann Arbor, MI. The Clinical/Skills Lab Faculty will provide Skills Lab and/or Clinical site education to students enrolled at the assigned Workforce Development Program site. This is a full time position with responsibilities of no less than 40 hours per week at the institution. Hours vary based on clinical rotation and/or skills lab course.

Requirements

• Hold a valid, unencumbered license issued by the State Board of Registered Nursing.
• Eligible for approval by the State Board of Registered Nursing as Instructor for Medical-Surgical, OB, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Community Health, or Geriatrics.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university that includes course work in nursing, education, or administration, and academic preparation for the subject they teach to be considered as Assignment Faculty.
• BSN and currently enrolled in a Master’s program may be considered for a Clinical Teaching Assistant.
• Minimum four-years’ experience, with one year in the last five years, as a registered nurse providing direct patient care.
• Clinical experience within the last five years (clinical teaching in an RN program applies toward direct patient care.)
• Clinically competent as defined in CCR Section 1420(c).
• One-year experience teaching courses related to nursing or completion of a course which includes practice in teaching nursing preferred.
• Expertise in one of the following areas of nursing – Mental Health, Medical-Surgical, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, L&D, Community Health, and/or Critical Care.

Responsibilities

• Providing education in the skills lab and/or clinical setting commensurate with established curriculum and faculty expertise.
• Utilize principles of teaching that recognize the characteristics of the adult learner.
• Plan and supervise student clinical experience in assigned health care facilities.
• Evaluate 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 in a timely manner after observation.
• Assist in maintaining student records as evidenced by keeping accurate clinical and/or skills lab attendance, completed skills check-off forms, and assisting with requested programmatic outcome data collection.
• Ensure clinical assignments meet both student and facility needs.
• Determine best method to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
• Make 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.
• Submit required program reports and forms to the Academic Site Director of the program in a timely manner.
• Keep current with innovative technologies and safety regulations.
• Participate in committee activities that support the mission and function of the nursing program as needed.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Provide access to students for ongoing communication through scheduling of office hours, electronic communication, or other appropriate method.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree