UNAR Observer and LPN Teacher

Company: Dixie Technical College
Location: Saint George
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Summary: As a Utah Nursing Assistant Registry (UNAR) Skills Observer, this position will ensure that UNAR skills tests are administered professionally, efficiently, and strictly to UNAR standards. As a Practical Nursing adjunct instructor, this position must ensure that a positive, upbeat, diversified, interesting, and active learning environment occurs in both classrooms and labs, giving the students relevant and worthwhile experiences daily. The responsibilities may include planning, organizing, and implementing an effective instructional training program with an emphasis on quality hands-on labs. The adjunct instructor ensures that training is conducted in a professional learning environment that guides, encourages, and enables students to develop into industry professionals. The position may be scheduled for up to 28 hours per week. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: UNAR Skills Observe r Cooperates with the Assessment Center in scheduling skills exams. Performs skills competency evaluations for nursing assistant certification. Follows all federal regulations, state rules, and UNAR policies and procedures. Abides by all stipulations in the Memorandum of Understanding between UNAR and Dixie Technical College. Attends all required UNAR training conferences. Performs other related duties as requested by Dixie Technical College and the office of UNAR Practical Nursing Adjunct Instruct students in accordance with classroom syllabi, curriculum, planned lab experiences, and lesson plans, and provide feedback regarding their effectiveness and convergence with industry practices to full-time instructors Develop and execute active and diverse learning experiences which retain the interest of students while transmitting information and developing skills in the most effective manner, with a heavy emphasis on hands-on learning by doing, while maintaining a structured learning environment that complies with the course syllabus and course plan Communicate clear objectives and well-defined competencies for the program and all learning activities. Ensure the classroom and lab are prepared for daily learning activities As directed by full-time instructors or lesson plan, assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments in a timely manner Observe, evaluate, and record students' performance and development, and provide appropriate and helpful feedback. Notify full-time instructors or the Director when problems develop before they become critical. Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing appropriate rules and procedures; involve a full-time instructor or the Director when necessary. With the assistance of full-time instructors, ensure that student data is updated on a real-time basis in Northstar. Also, ensure that Canvas is updated with appropriate syllabus and module information and that grading is completed on a weekly basis. Maintain integrity and confidentiality in all circumstances, especially concerning student information Assure safety standards are used that comply with all College, local, City, State, and Federal guidelines. Adhere to FERPA requirements and guidelines. Model a professional environment for the students in the classroom and lab Communicate consistently with the director, program personnel, and high school counselors, if applicable, to ensure the highest level of student success Be an active and participative member of the program's instructional team With the assistance of full-time instructors, actively ensure the program follows all guidelines and conditions necessary to meet the standards of COE, ACEN, and UNAR accreditation Assist with biannual Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) meetings as requested, if applicable Ensure that students and staff are treated respectfully and equally without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age (40 or over), national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related condition. Report all violations immediately to HR or Student Services Comply with Dixie Tech Policies and Procedures Other duties as assigned Requirements and Qualifications: Utah RN license required 5 years' experience in industry required, 8 years' experience preferred At least one year of Long-term care or care of chronically or critically ill patients Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred Strong knowledge of Google Suite Strong communications and presentation skills The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. While we thank all applicants for applying, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted during the selection process. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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