Practical Nursing Instructor- Full Time

Unitek Learning • Reno, NV

95d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

This position will instruct Nursing courses in the Practical Nursing program. The instructor will facilitate student learning, provide effective instruction, and perform evaluations of student learning for all assigned clinicals, labs, or simulated clinical experiences (SCE), using each course's standard course outline as a guide. The instructor will ensure that students have attained minimum course competencies as described in the course syllabus.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current and unencumbered licensure.
• Masters of Science in Nursing Degree Required.
• Able to meet the faculty requirements set by Board of Registered Nursing in the state.
• Experience demonstrating current knowledge of nursing practice.
• Ability to mentor students and strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning and provide effective instruction.
• Perform evaluations of student learning for all assigned clinicals, labs, or simulated clinical experiences.
• Supervise, debrief, and evaluate students in lab, clinical, SCE, and similar settings.
• Be available to students via email, phone, or personal conferences.
• Meet all classes and other scheduled responsibilities such as scheduled clinical hours and meetings.
• Assure that classroom, lab, or pre- and post-conference rooms are left clean and orderly.
• Attend New Faculty Orientation and participate in Faculty Mentor Program.
• Maintain a faculty development plan with the assistance of academic administration.
• Attend campus faculty meetings and in-service trainings.
• Keep accurate attendance records and submit attendance roster to the Academic Department.
• Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with FERPA regulations.
• Make missed lab, SCE, or clinical phone calls to students.
• Collaborate with other instructors in preparing, administering, and grading examinations.
• Assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives.
• Plan and implement orientation of new faculty.
• Utilize principles of teaching that recognize the characteristics of the adult learner.
• Make continuous efforts to improve quality of instruction.
• Demonstrate or acquire skills for utilizing online activities as enhancers to course content.
• Participate in committee activities that support the mission and function of the nursing program.
• Plan and supervise student clinical experience in assigned health care facilities.
• Evaluate student performance in relation to clinical learning outcomes.
• Provide feedback of clinical performance immediately after observation.
• Determine best method to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
• Ensure clinical facility meets all health and safety requirements.
• Provide access to students for ongoing communication through scheduling of office hours.

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.
• 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays.
• 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