Nurse Instructor - No Previous Teaching Exp Required!
LocationAlbuquerque, NM, us
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
Department24 - Academic Instructional
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seen1w ago
Last seen8h ago
Company Description
As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.
About the role
We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a Full-time Instructor in our Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program. You will teach a combination of clinicals, simulation and skills labs. Schedules can vary depending on the clinical site.
Job Description
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Collaborates with other instructors in preparing, administering, and grading examinations for the course. Participates in the preparation of the final evaluations for the course
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Responsible for assuring class attendance and grades are kept and submitted
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Assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives to ensure quality of program
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Plans and implements orientation of new faculty in both theory and clinical facilities for the courses
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Utilize principles of teaching that recognize the characteristics of the adult learner
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Makes continuous efforts to improve quality of instruction
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Demonstrate or be willing to acquire skills for utilizing online activities as enhancers to course content/material during interactive teaching and learning
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Maintains student records of attendance, skills check-off forms, and assist with program data collection
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Submit required program reports and forms to the Director of the program in a timely manner
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Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations
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Participate in committee activities that support the mission and function of the nursing program
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Attend faculty meetings
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Plan and supervises student clinical experience in assigned health care facilities
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Evaluates student performance in relation to clinical learning outcomes in accordance with policies and procedures established by Unitek Learning, Department of Nursing
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Provide feedback of clinical performance or specific event immediately after observation
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Assists in maintains student records of clinical attendance, skills check-off forms, and assist with program data collection
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Responsible for making sure the clinical assignments meet both student and facility needs
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Determines best method to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
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Determines if clinical facility meet all health and safety requirements for Unitek Learning students to attend clinicals
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Provide access to students for ongoing communication through scheduling of office hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods
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Participate in student advising activities
Qualifications
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Registered Nurse with current licensure in the state in which you are applying to teach.
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Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
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BSN required, Master’s in nursing preferred or must enroll in an MSN program within 5 years of start.
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Able to meet the faculty requirements set by the Board of Nursing.
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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.
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Must obtain ATI, Assessment Technology Institute Certification within 30 days of hire (offered by Unitek).
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Current immunizations and Basic Life Support Certification
Additional Information
We Offer:
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Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
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2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
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12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
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401K with a Company Match
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Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
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Leadership development and training for career advancement
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Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program