BSN Clinical Instructor - Saturday Coverage - Pediatrics

• Part-time

We are looking for BSN clinical instructors to join our team in Bakersfield, CA on a per diem basis. The schedule consists of working 12-hour shifts either on the AM or night shift. Must have Pediatric bedside experience. No prior teaching experience is required!

• Collaborates with other instructors in preparing, administering, and grading examinations for the course.
• Participates in the preparation of the final evaluations for the course.
• Responsible for assuring class attendance and grades are kept and submitted.
• Assists with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives to ensure quality of program.
• Plans and implements orientation of new faculty in both theory and clinical facilities for the courses.
• Utilizes principles of teaching that recognize the characteristics of the adult learner.
• Makes continuous efforts to improve quality of instruction.
• Demonstrates or is willing to acquire skills for utilizing online activities as enhancers to course content/material during interactive teaching and learning.
• Maintains student records of attendance, skills check-off forms, and assists with program data collection.
• Submits required program reports and forms to the Director of the program in a timely manner.
• Keeps current with new technologies and safety regulations.
• Participates in committee activities that support the mission and function of the nursing program.
• Attends faculty meetings.
• Plans and supervises student clinical experience in assigned health care facilities.
• Evaluates student performance in relation to clinical learning outcomes in accordance with policies and procedures established by Unitek College, Department of Nursing.
• Provides feedback of clinical performance or specific event immediately after observation.
• Assists in maintaining student records of clinical attendance, skills check-off forms, and assists with program data collection.
• Responsible for making sure the clinical assignments meet both student and facility needs.
• Determines best method to observe, instruct, and evaluate students.
• Determines if clinical facility meets all health and safety requirements for Unitek College students to attend clinicals.
• Provides access to students for ongoing communication through scheduling of office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.
• Participates in student advising activities.

Compensation range: $60-$70/hr

• Hold a valid, active license issued by the State Board of Registered Nursing.
• Master of Nursing or higher degree from an accredited college or university that includes coursework in nursing or education, administration, OB, Pediatrics, or Psychiatry.
• At least four years’ experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care.
• A year of clinical experience within the last five years (Clinical teaching applies toward direct patient care). Clinically competent as defined in CCR Section 1420(c).
• Expertise in one of the following areas of nursing – Psychiatric, Geriatrics, Med/Surg, Pediatrics, or OB-Gyn.

We offer:

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