Unitek Learning·Bakersfield, California
The instructor will deliver lecture content and clinical rotations while maintaining student records and ensuring instructional quality. They are responsible for participating in committees, professional development, and collaborating on-site with faculty and staff.
Company Description Unitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals. Through its family of institutions, including 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 our Workforce Solutions segment, Unitek partners with hospitals and health systems to create sustainable talent pipelines and expand access to healthcare education through employer-based training and workforce development programs nationwide.
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 of syllabus for specific course within the program and instructional guidelines Submit required program reports and forms to Director of the program in a timely manner Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations Maintains student records of attendance, grades, and skills check-off forms and assist with program data collection that meet set due dates and deadlines Assists with updating and maintaining student files as relates to clinical requirements, immunizations and educational requirements Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in responds to program needs Teaches both lecture content and clinical rotations (clinical rotations can be days, and/or evenings, on week days and/or weekends) Participate in professional development; maintain CE hours to ensure renewed licensure, takes responsibility for staying current with college updates Actively participates in committees as assigned, based on availability, taking into consideration teaching responsibilities as priority This role requires on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff. Experience that demonstrates Current knowledge of nursing practice; ability to mentor students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings; ability to work independently without close supervision; broad understanding of nursing sciences; successful handling of day-to-day operations in the nursing lab; proficient, strong communications skills verbal and written; current knowledge/experience in clinical setting Pay Range The annual pay range for this position is $90k (minimum), $100k (midpoint), and $110k (maximum). *Typical hiring range is between the minimum and midpoint of the above pay range. Actual starting base pay may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, location and budget.*
To be considered for the position, you must meet the requirements set by the board of nursing below: Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse with current unencumbered licensure in the state in which you are applying to teach You must meet one of the following requirements set by the board of vocational nursing: 3+ years of bedside experience with a minimum of a BSN degree, OR 6+ years of bedside experience with a minimum of an Associates Degree Graduate of an approved School of Nursing. Able to meet the faculty requirements set by the Board of Vocational Nursing. Experience which demonstrates: 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; successful handling of day-to-day operations in the nursing lab; proficient, strong communications skills, verbal and written; current knowledge/experience in clinical setting. Must obtain ATI, Assessment Technology Institute Certification within 30 days of hire (offered by Unitek). Current immunizations and Basic Life Support Certification.
We Offer: Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday 401K with a Company Match Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary Leadership development and training for career advancement Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse with a current unencumbered license and meet specific bedside experience requirements. A minimum of an Associate degree is required, along with current immunizations and Basic Life Support certification.
Market context
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