RN clinical instructor - Critical Care

Unitek Learning•Tucson, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Brookline College, part of Unitek Learning, is hiring a per diem RN Clinical Instructor to teach clinicals, simulation, and skills labs, with a focus on Critical Care. The role is suited to a registered nurse with a critical care patient-care background; previous teaching experience is not required. The position offers a flexible schedule and involves supporting nursing students’ instruction and clinical learning at assigned health care facilities. The instructor works with other faculty to prepare and assess coursework, maintain student records, support program planning and quality, and contribute to faculty and committee activities. In clinical settings, the instructor plans and supervises student experiences, evaluates performance against learning outcomes, provides timely feedback, and ensures assignments and facilities meet student, facility, health, and safety needs. The role also includes student advising and maintaining access for ongoing communication.

Requirements

Hold a valid, active license issued by the State Board of Registered Nursing.
Have a Master of Nursing or higher degree from an accredited college or university, including coursework in nursing or education, administration, OB, Pediatrics, or Psychiatry.
Have at least four years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care.
Have one year of clinical experience within the last five years; clinical teaching may count toward direct patient care.
Be clinically competent as defined in CCR Section 1420(c).
Have expertise in one of the following nursing areas: Psychiatric, Geriatrics, Med/Surg, Pediatrics, OB-Gyn, or Mental Health.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with other instructors to prepare, administer, and grade examinations, and participate in preparing course final evaluations.
Maintain and submit class attendance and grades.
Assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives to support program quality.
Plan and implement orientation for new faculty in theory and clinical facilities.
Use teaching principles that recognize the characteristics of adult learners.
Make continuous efforts to improve instructional quality.
Use or develop skills in online activities that 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 health care facilities.
Evaluate student performance against clinical learning outcomes and established policies and procedures.
Provide immediate feedback after observing clinical performance or a specific event.
Ensure clinical assignments meet both student and facility needs.
Determine appropriate methods to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
Determine whether clinical facilities meet health and safety requirements for Unitek College students.
Provide ongoing communication access through office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.
Participate in student advising activities.

Benefits

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