Vocational Nursing Instructor

Unitek College Of Nursing • Concord, CA

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About The Position

Unitek Learning is seeking a full-time Vocational Nursing Instructor to teach lecture content and clinical rotations. The instructor will visit clinical sites and may teach at a variety of times and locations based on program needs. Clinical rotations may take place during the day or evening, on weekdays or weekends.

The instructor will help prepare the next generation of nurses by maintaining and improving instructional quality, supporting students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings, and contributing to program operations. The role also includes maintaining student records and files, completing reports, staying current with nursing practice, technologies, and safety regulations, and participating in professional development and assigned committees.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse licensure in the state where applying to teach.
• Either a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of nursing experience, including recent bedside experience, or an associate degree and at least 5 years of nursing experience, including recent bedside experience.
• Ability to meet faculty requirements set by the Board of Vocational Nursing.
• Three years of bedside experience.
• Current knowledge of nursing practice and nursing sciences.
• Ability to mentor students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Experience successfully handling day-to-day nursing lab operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Current knowledge or experience in a clinical setting.
• Current immunizations and Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Continuously improve instruction by reviewing and using innovative teaching methodologies and techniques.
• Demonstrate or develop skills in using 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 on time.
• Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations.
• Maintain student attendance, grades, and skills check-off records, and assist with 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 varied times and locations according to 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 permits, 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 based on 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level