VN Instructor - Full Time

Unitek Learning • Sacramento, CA

7d • $95,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Unitek Learning is seeking a full-time nursing instructor for its LVN program. Prior teaching experience is not required. The instructor teaches lecture content and clinical rotations and works to improve instructional quality through the use of innovative teaching methodologies and online learning activities. The role also includes supporting course and program materials, maintaining student and program records, staying current with nursing practice, technologies, and safety regulations, and participating in professional development and assigned committees. Clinical rotations may take place on weekdays or weekends, during the day or evening, and courses may be taught at various times and locations according to program needs.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state where the applicant will teach.
• Meet one of the board of vocational nursing experience and education pathways: 3 years of bedside experience with RN/BSN, or 6 years of bedside experience with LVN/Associate degree.
• Current knowledge of nursing practice and clinical experience.
• Ability to mentor students in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Broad understanding of nursing sciences.
• Ability to handle day-to-day nursing laboratory operations successfully.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Current immunizations.
• Basic Life Support certification or ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Improve instructional quality by reviewing and using innovative teaching methodologies and techniques.
• Use or develop skills in online activities that enhance course content during interactive teaching and learning.
• Assist with reviewing and revising course syllabi and instructional guidelines.
• Submit required program reports and forms to the Program Director on time.
• Stay current with new technologies and safety regulations.
• Maintain student attendance and grade records and skills check-off forms, and assist with program data collection by required deadlines.
• Assist with updating and maintaining student files related to clinical requirements, immunizations, and educational requirements.
• Teach lecture content and clinical rotations at a variety of times and locations based on program needs.
• Participate in professional development and maintain continuing education hours required for renewed licensure; stay current with college updates.
• Participate in assigned committees as availability allows, prioritizing teaching responsibilities.

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 with years of service.
• 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance at one times 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 and unlimited growth potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree