Med Surg BSN Instructor Full Time

Unitek Learning • Fresno, CA

2d • $115,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Unitek Learning is hiring a full-time Medical Surgical BSN Nursing Instructor to work with its Workforce Development Partner, Community Health Systems, in Fresno. The instructor will provide clinical-site, skills-lab, and simulation education to students enrolled at the assigned Workforce Development Program site. Hours vary depending on clinical rotations and skills-lab courses.

The instructor provides education in clinical and skills-lab settings according to the established curriculum and their faculty expertise. They plan and supervise student clinical experiences, assess student performance against clinical learning outcomes, provide timely feedback, and maintain accurate attendance and skills-check-off records. The instructor also supports student communication, program reporting, instructional quality, faculty meetings, committees, and the effective use of online learning activities and current technologies.

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 Assignment Faculty; alternatively, a completed 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 at least 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.
• Be clinically competent as defined in CCR Section 1420(c).
• Have expertise in at least one of the following areas: Mental Health, Medical-Surgical, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, L&D, Community Health, or Critical Care.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide education in skills-lab and/or clinical settings in accordance with the established curriculum and faculty expertise.
• Plan and supervise student clinical experiences at assigned healthcare facilities.
• Evaluate student performance in relation to clinical learning outcomes and established policies and procedures.
• Provide timely feedback on observed clinical performance or specific events.
• Maintain accurate clinical and/or skills-lab attendance records and completed skills-check-off forms, and assist with programmatic outcome data collection.
• Ensure clinical assignments meet the needs of both students and facilities.
• Determine appropriate methods to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
• Make ongoing efforts to improve the quality of instruction.
• Use or develop skills in online activities that 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.
• Maintain ongoing communication with students through office hours, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Two weeks of starting vacation per year, increasing based on years of service.
• Twelve 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 employees and their families, up to 100% depending on the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time