VN Instructor - Per Diem
About The Position
Unitek Learning is seeking a per-diem VN Instructor to teach and support nursing students. The instructor visits clinical sites and teaches lecture content and clinical rotations, which may take place on weekdays or weekends, during the day or evening. The role includes improving instructional quality through innovative teaching methods and using online activities to enhance course content. The instructor also supports course syllabus and instructional-guideline reviews, submits reports to the program Director, maintains student attendance, grades, skills check-off forms, and clinical- and educational-requirement files, and assists with program data collection. The instructor stays current with technology, safety regulations, college updates, and professional requirements, and participates in professional development and assigned committees as availability permits. The position is campus-based and pays $45–$61 per hour. Unitek describes its work environment as collegiate and offers benefits and career-development opportunities.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse licensure with at least 3 years of experience, or current Licensed Vocational Nurse licensure with at least 6 years of experience, in the state where applying to teach.
- Graduate of an approved School of Nursing; a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or credentials required by state regulations.
- Ability to meet faculty requirements set by the Board of Vocational Nursing.
- Current knowledge of nursing practice.
- Ability to mentor students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings.
- Ability to work independently without close supervision.
- Broad knowledge of nursing sciences.
- Ability to successfully handle day-to-day nursing lab operations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Current knowledge and experience in a clinical setting.
- Current immunizations.
- Basic Life Support Certification.
Responsibilities
- Improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and using varied, innovative teaching methodologies and techniques.
- Use, or develop the skills to use, online activities to enhance course content during interactive teaching and learning.
- Assist with reviewing and revising course syllabi and instructional guidelines within the program.
- Submit required program reports and forms to the program Director in a timely manner.
- Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations.
- Maintain student attendance, grades, and skills check-off forms, and assist with program data collection by required deadlines.
- Assist with updating and maintaining student files concerning clinical requirements, immunizations, and educational requirements.
- Teach courses at a variety of times and locations according to program needs.
- Teach lecture content and clinical rotations, which may be scheduled during days or evenings, on weekdays or weekends.
- Participate in professional development and maintain continuing education hours required for renewed licensure.
- Stay current with college updates.
- Participate in assigned committees as availability permits, while prioritizing teaching responsibilities.
- Visit clinical sites.
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.
- Company-paid life insurance equal to 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.
