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.
Job Description
*** per diem instructors can, ideally, commit to 2-3 days per week - per 8 week term ***
Facilitates high-quality, student-centered learning that prepares future nurses for competent, compassionate, and ethical practice. This role supports the mission of the institution by fostering academic excellence, professional integrity, and evidence-based practice in alignment with nursing standards, accreditation requirements, and institutional outcomes.
Job responsibilities:
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Collaborate with other instructors in preparing, administering, and grading examinations for the course. Participate 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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Plan and implement orientation of new faculty in theory & 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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Make continuous efforts to improve the 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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Maintain student records and assist with program data collection.
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Submit required program reports & 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 education program(s).
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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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Follow all policies and procedures established by Unitek Learning.
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Provide feedback on clinical performance or specific events immediately after observation.
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Ensure clinical assignments meet student and facility needs.
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Determine best method to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
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Provide in-person and remote access to students for ongoing communication.
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Participate in student advising activities.
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The role requires on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Hold a valid, active license issued by the State Board of Registered Nursing
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Master of Nursing or higher degree from an accredited college or university that includes course work in nursing or education, administration. OB, Pediatrics, Psychiatry or Medical Surgical
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At least four years’ experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care