PN Nursing Instructor - Part Time - Ann Arbor

Unitek Learning • Ann Arbor, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Unitek Learning is seeking Per Diem Clinical/Skills Lab Faculty to work with its Workforce Solutions partner, Trinity Health. The faculty member provides skills lab and/or clinical-site education to students enrolled at the assigned Workforce Solutions Program site. Hours vary according to clinical rotations and skills lab courses.

The role involves teaching in skills lab and clinical settings according to the established curriculum and the faculty member’s expertise. Clinical rotations may take place during days, evenings, weekends, or a combination of these. Faculty plan and supervise student clinical experiences, evaluate performance against learning outcomes and program policies, provide timely feedback, maintain student and course records, and submit required reports to the Academic Site Director. Faculty also support communication with students, attend meetings, participate in program committees as needed, and work to improve instructional quality and keep current with technologies and safety regulations.

This is a per diem position. The posting’s benefits information is specifically stated for full-time employees and does not establish that those benefits apply to this role.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure in the state where the applicant is applying to teach.
• A completed bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, including coursework in nursing education or administration and academic preparation for the subject taught.
• Ability to meet faculty requirements set by the Board of Nursing.
• Current knowledge of nursing practice and broad knowledge of nursing sciences.
• Ability to mentor students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Experience successfully handling day-to-day nursing lab operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Current knowledge and experience in a clinical setting.
• At least four years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care, including at least one year within the last five years; clinical teaching in an RN program counts toward direct patient care.
• Current immunizations and Basic Life Support Certification.
• Obtain ATI (Assessment Technology Institute) Certification within 30 days of hire; certification is offered by Unitek.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide skills lab and/or clinical-site education 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 in accordance with Unitek College Department of Nursing 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 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 continuous 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 mission and function of the nursing program 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

• Full-time employees are offered medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Full-time employees receive two weeks of starting vacation per year, increasing based on years of service.
• Full-time employees receive 12 paid holidays and two floating holidays.
• Full-time employees are offered a 401(k) with company match.
• Full-time employees receive company-paid life insurance at one times annual salary.
• Leadership development and training for career advancement.
• Tuition assistance and forgiveness for employees and family members, up to 100% depending on program.
• Relocation assistance available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level