Vocational Nursing Instructor - Full Time

Unitek College Of Nursing • Fremont, CA

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About The Position

Unitek College is seeking a full-time nursing instructor for its LVN program. The instructor teaches lecture content and clinical rotations, mentors students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings, and works to continuously improve instructional quality using varied and innovative teaching methods. The role may involve teaching at different times and locations to meet program needs; clinical rotations may be scheduled during weekdays or weekends and during the day or evening.

The instructor maintains student attendance and grade records, skills check-off forms, and student files related to clinical requirements, immunizations, and educational requirements. The position also includes program data collection, reporting to the program Director, supporting syllabus revisions, keeping current with technology and safety regulations, participating in professional development and assigned committees, and maintaining continuing education hours for licensure renewal.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse licensure in the state where applying to teach.
• Three years of bedside experience with an RN/BSN, or six years of bedside experience with an LVN/Associate degree.
• Ability to meet faculty requirements established by the Board of Vocational Nursing.
• Current knowledge of nursing practice and the 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 operations in a nursing lab.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Current knowledge and experience in a clinical setting.
• Current immunizations and Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Continuously improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and using varied and innovative teaching methodologies and techniques.
• Demonstrate or develop skills in using online activities to 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 Director of the program on time.
• Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations.
• Maintain student attendance and grade records, skills check-off forms, and contribute to program data collection by required deadlines.
• Update and maintain student files related to clinical requirements, immunizations, and educational requirements.
• Teach lecture content and clinical rotations at different times and locations according to program needs.
• Participate in professional development and maintain continuing education hours for licensure renewal.
• Stay current with college updates.
• Participate in assigned committees as availability permits, with teaching responsibilities taking priority.

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 one floating holiday.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed