Practical Nursing Instructor - Part Time Days or Evenings/Weekends

Unitek Learning • Idaho Falls, ID

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Practical Nursing Instructor supports the nursing program’s instructional quality and student learning in classroom and clinical settings. The instructor maintains attendance, grades, student records, and program documentation; helps with instructional planning and assessment; and plans and supervises student clinical experiences at assigned healthcare facilities. The role evaluates student performance against clinical learning outcomes, provides timely feedback, and ensures clinical assignments meet student and facility needs. The instructor also supports faculty orientation, student advising, and ongoing communication with students, and participates in faculty meetings and program committees. The position is part-time, with days or evenings/weekends, and is campus-based.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state where the applicant will teach.
• Three years of bedside experience with RN/BSN.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and submit class attendance and grades.
• Assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives to ensure program quality.
• Plan and implement orientation for new faculty in theory and clinical settings.
• Use teaching principles that recognize the characteristics of adult learners.
• Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction.
• Demonstrate or acquire skills for using online activities to enhance course content during interactive teaching and learning.
• Maintain student attendance and skills check-off records and assist with program data collection.
• Submit required program reports and forms to the program Director in a timely manner.
• Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations.
• Participate in committee activities that support the nursing program’s mission and function, and attend faculty meetings.
• 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 immediate feedback after observing clinical performance or a specific event.
• Ensure clinical assignments meet the needs of students and facilities.
• Determine appropriate methods to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
• Determine whether clinical facilities meet health and safety requirements for Unitek Learning students.
• Provide ongoing student communication through office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.
• Participate in student advising activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment (listed for full-time employees).
• Two weeks of starting vacation per year, increasing with years of service (listed for full-time employees).
• 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays (listed for full-time employees).
• 401(k) with company match (listed for full-time employees).
• Company-paid life insurance at 1x annual salary (listed for full-time employees).
• Leadership development and training for career advancement (listed for full-time employees).
• Tuition assistance and forgiveness for the employee and family, up to 100% depending on program (listed for full-time employees).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed