VN Instructor - Per Diem

Unitek Learning • Fremont, CA

2d • $45 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

Unitek College is seeking a per-diem nursing instructor for its Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) program. The instructor teaches lecture content and clinical rotations, mentors students in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings, and helps improve the quality of instruction through varied teaching methods and online learning activities. The position includes maintaining student and clinical records, assisting with course and syllabus updates, submitting required reports, keeping current with nursing technologies and safety regulations, and participating in professional development and assigned committees. The role requires on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff. Teaching may take place at different times and locations, including weekday or weekend clinical rotations during the day and/or evening.

The hourly pay range is $45 to $60, with a midpoint of $52. Typical hiring pay is between the minimum and midpoint; actual starting pay may vary based on education, experience, skills, location, and budget.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse licensure in the state where the applicant will 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.
• Demonstrated current knowledge of nursing practice and current clinical-setting knowledge or experience.
• Ability to mentor students in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Broad knowledge of nursing sciences.
• Ability to handle day-to-day operations in a nursing laboratory.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Obtain ATI (Assessment Technology Institute) Certification within 30 days of hire; certification is offered by Unitek.
• Current immunizations and Basic Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Improve instructional quality by reviewing and using varied and innovative teaching methods and techniques.
• Use, or acquire the skills to use, online activities to enhance course content during interactive teaching and learning.
• Assist in reviewing and revising course syllabi and instructional guidelines.
• 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, grade, and skills check-off records, and assist with program data collection by established deadlines.
• Update and maintain student files concerning clinical requirements, immunizations, and educational requirements.
• Teach courses at different times and locations in response to program needs.
• Teach lecture content and clinical rotations, which may occur on weekdays or weekends and during the day and/or evening.
• Participate in professional development, maintain continuing education hours for renewed licensure, and stay current with college updates.
• Participate in assigned committees as availability allows, with teaching responsibilities taking priority.
• Collaborate on site with students, faculty, and staff.

Benefits

• The company description mentions a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.
• Benefits listed for full-time employees include medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Benefits listed for full-time employees include two weeks of starting vacation per year, increasing with years of service.
• Benefits listed for full-time employees include 12 paid holidays and two floating holidays.
• Benefits listed for full-time employees include a 401(k) with company match.
• Benefits listed for full-time employees include company-paid life insurance equal to one times annual salary.
• Benefits listed for full-time employees include leadership development and career-advancement training.
• Benefits listed for full-time employees include tuition assistance and forgiveness for the employee and family, up to 100% depending on program.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree