VN Instructor - Per Diem
About The Position
Unitek College is seeking a per diem nursing instructor for its LVN program. The instructor teaches lecture content and clinical rotations, mentors students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings, and contributes to the quality and administration of the program. Clinical rotations may take place during the day or evening, on weekdays or weekends. The role requires on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff. The instructor maintains student attendance, grade, skills check-off, clinical requirement, immunization, and educational records; assists with program data collection; and submits required reports and forms to the program Director by applicable deadlines. The instructor also supports syllabus and instructional-guideline review and revision, uses or develops skills in online learning activities, stays current with nursing practice, technology, and safety regulations, and participates in professional development and assigned committees as availability allows.
Requirements
- Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state where applying to teach.
- Meet one of the Board of Vocational Nursing experience and education pathways: at least 3 years of bedside experience and a minimum BSN degree, or at least 6 years of bedside experience and a minimum associate degree.
- Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
- Meet faculty requirements set by the Board of Vocational Nursing.
- Current immunizations and Basic Life Support certification.
- Obtain ATI (Assessment Technology Institute) Certification within 30 days of hire; certification is offered by Unitek.
- Demonstrated current knowledge of nursing practice and clinical experience.
- Ability to mentor students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings.
- Ability to work independently without close supervision.
- Broad knowledge of nursing sciences.
- Experience successfully handling day-to-day nursing lab operations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Teach lecture content and clinical rotations for the LVN program.
- Mentor students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings.
- Continuously improve instructional quality by reviewing and using varied teaching methods 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 in a timely manner.
- Maintain student attendance, grade, and skills check-off records, and assist with program data collection by established deadlines.
- Assist with maintaining student files related to clinical requirements, immunizations, and educational requirements.
- Keep current with new technologies, safety regulations, and college updates.
- Maintain continuing education hours and participate in professional development to support renewed licensure.
- Participate in assigned committees as availability allows, prioritizing teaching responsibilities.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Generous benefits.
- Unlimited growth potential.
- Collegiate work environment.
- For full-time employees: medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
- For full-time employees: 2 weeks of starting vacation per year, increasing based on years of service.
- For full-time employees: 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
- For full-time employees: 401(k) with company match.
- For full-time employees: company-paid life insurance at 1x annual salary.
- For full-time employees: leadership development and training for career advancement.
- For full-time employees: tuition assistance and forgiveness for the employee and family, up to 100% depending on program.
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Education Level
Associate degree
