PN Nursing Instructor - Per Diem Clinicals

Unitek Learning • Muskegon, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Unitek Learning is seeking a Per Diem Clinical/Skills Lab Faculty to join their team in conjunction with their Workforce Development Partner, Trinity Health. The faculty member will provide education to students in the skills lab and/or clinical setting for the assigned Workforce Development Program site. Hours will vary based on clinical rotation and/or skills lab course, with current needs for Monday, Saturday, and Sunday availability.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current unencumbered licensure in the state in which you are applying to teach.
• Minimum of a completed Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university that includes coursework in nursing education or administration, and academic preparation for the subject they teach.
• Able to meet the faculty requirements set by the Board of Nursing.
• Current knowledge of nursing practice.
• Ability to mentor students in classroom, lab and clinical settings.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Broad knowledge of nursing sciences.
• Successful handling of day-to-day operations in the nursing lab.
• Proficient, strong communications skills, verbal and written.
• Current knowledge/experience in clinical setting.
• Minimum four-years’ experience, with one year in the last five years, as a registered nurse providing direct patient care (clinical teaching in an RN program applies toward direct patient care).
• Must obtain ATI, Assessment Technology Institute Certification within 30 days of hire (offered by Unitek).
• Current immunizations and Basic Life Support Certification.

Nice To Haves

• One-year experience teaching courses related to nursing or completion of a course which includes practice in teaching nursing.
• Expertise in one of the following areas of nursing – Mental Health, Medical-Surgical, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, L&D, Community Health, and/or Critical Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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, including 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 the best method to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
• Make continuous efforts to improve the 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 methods.
• Perform 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
• Relocation Assistance Available

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level