PN Instructor

About the Company

Unitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals. Through its family of institutions—Unitek College of Nursing, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, Brookline College, and Unitek EMT—Unitek delivers career-focused education designed to help students build meaningful careers while addressing critical workforce needs across the healthcare industry. Through the Workforce Solutions segment, Unitek partners with hospitals and health systems to create sustainable talent pipelines and expand access to healthcare education via employer-based training and workforce development programs nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other instructors in preparing, administering, and grading examinations for the course.
• Participate in the preparation of final evaluations for the course.
• Ensure class attendance and grades are recorded and submitted.
• Assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives to ensure program quality.
• Plan and implement orientation of new faculty in both theory and clinical facilities for the courses.
• Utilize principles of teaching that recognize the characteristics of the adult learner.
• Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction.
• Demonstrate or acquire skills for utilizing online activities to enhance course content during interactive teaching and learning.
• Maintain student records of attendance, skills check-off forms, and assist with program data collection.
• Submit required program reports and forms to the Director of the program in a timely manner.
• Stay current with new technologies and safety regulations.
• Participate in committee activities that support the mission and function of the nursing program.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Plan and supervise student clinical experience in assigned healthcare facilities.
• Evaluate student performance in relation to clinical learning outcomes in accordance with policies and procedures established by Unitek Learning and the Department of Nursing.
• Provide immediate feedback on clinical performance or specific events after observation.
• Maintain student records of clinical attendance, skills check-off forms, and assist with program data collection.
• Ensure clinical assignments meet both student and facility needs.
• Determine the best method to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
• Verify that clinical facilities meet all health and safety requirements for Unitek Learning students.
• Provide ongoing communication access to students through office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.
• Participate in student advising activities.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current licensure in the state where you are applying to teach.
• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
• BSN required; Master’s in nursing preferred or must enroll in an MSN program within 5 years of start.
• Able to meet the faculty requirements set by the Board of Nursing.
• Experience demonstrating 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.
• Experience handling day-to-day operations in the nursing lab.
• Proficient, strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Current knowledge/experience in a clinical setting.
• Must obtain ATI (Assessment Technology Institute) Certification within 30 days of hire (offered by Unitek).
• Current immunizations and Basic Life Support Certification.

Benefits

• Leadership development and training for career advancement.
• Tuition assistance and forgiveness for you and your family up to 100%, depending on the program.