PN Instructor - Per diem

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 delivers career-focused education designed to help students build meaningful careers while addressing critical workforce needs across the healthcare industry.

About the role

Instruct Students in the areas of Practical Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Make continuous efforts to improve quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing different and innovative methodologies/techniques in teaching.
• Demonstrate or willing to acquire skills for utilizing online activities as enhancers to course content/material during interactive teaching and learning.
• Assist with reviewing and revising syllabus for specific courses within the program and instructional guidelines.
• Submit required program reports and forms to the Director of the program in a timely manner.
• Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations.
• Maintain student records of attendance, grades, and skills check-off forms and assist with program data collection that meets set due dates and deadlines.
• Assist with updating and maintaining student files as related to clinical requirements, immunizations, and educational requirements.
• Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to program needs, including both lecture content and clinical rotations (clinical rotations can be days, evenings, weekdays, and/or weekends).
• Participate in professional development; maintain CE hours to ensure renewed licensure and stay current with college updates.
• Actively participate in committees as assigned, balancing teaching responsibilities as a priority.
• Regular, in-person attendance up to 5 days per week on campus/on site is required for collaboration with students, faculty, and staff.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with current licensure in the state in which you are applying to teach.
• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
• Master’s in Nursing or Bachelor’s in Nursing, depending on State and Program.
• 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; broad knowledge of nursing sciences; successful handling of 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

• Medical, Dental, and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• 2 weeks of starting vacation per year, increasing based on years of service with the company.
• 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• 401K with a company match.
• Company-paid life insurance at 1x your annual salary.
• Leadership development and training for career advancement.
• Tuition assistance and forgiveness for you and your family up to 100%, depending on the program.