Adjunct RN Faculty - Medical-Surgical - Nursing - Phoenix

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University in Phoenix invites applications for Adjunct Clinical Nursing faculty. This position involves observing student performance during clinical rotations and traveling within the Phoenix area to support hands-on learning.

The successful candidate will reinforce didactic content, collaborate with faculty, participate in grading, and stay current with nursing trends. Requirements include a BSN with 3 years of Medical-Surgical experience; an active RN license (AZ or multi-state);

Qualifications

• Preferred: Masters (or higher) in Nursing.
• 2 years of recent direct patient care nursing experience in Medical-Surgical nursing.
• Minimum: Bachelor's in nursing AND 3 years of recent direct patient care nursing experience in Medical-Surgical nursing AND enrolled in a graduate program OR hold relevant national certification.
• Nurses must possess an active, current, unencumbered, and unrestricted AZ or multi-state RN license.
• An active, current, unencumbered, and multi-state (compact) RN license
• Must successfully pass a drug test and competency testing
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with students #highered #faculty #teach #GCU #obstetrics #OB #nursing #educator #MSN #clinical_adjunct #INDLOPESUP

Responsibilities

• Reinforce didactic content, teaching the knowledge and skills needed for pre-licensure nursing
• Collaborate with content area faculty to provide expert evaluation and documentation of student progress toward clinical objectives
• Participate in grading written and clinical performance check-offs
• Remain current with new trends and development in the specific field of nursing practice
• Maintain compliance with requirements for program accreditation
• Uphold the tenets of nursing as a holistic profession as well as the pillars of the University
• Travel to GCU student sites, directly observing student performance
• Participate in and/or support of the university program in all areas including an evident congruence with the philosophy and direction of the institution, and service to the community
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Nursing knowledge

Education

Masters in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Graduate program enrollment / national certification

Job description

Grand Canyon University has an opening for Adjunct Clinical Nursing faculty members, and we invite applications from individuals who are enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge with our Nursing students. This clinical adjunct position requires travel within the Phoenix, AZ area to directly observe student performance, when scheduled for clinical rotations.

Grand Canyon University's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values.

The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU's Staff or Faculty expectations as part of the application process.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.

What you will do:

• Reinforce didactic content, teaching the knowledge and skills needed for pre-licensure nursing
• Collaborate with content area faculty to provide expert evaluation and documentation of student progress toward clinical objectives
• Participate in grading written and clinical performance check-offs
• Remain current with new trends and development in the specific field of nursing practice
• Maintain compliance with requirements for program accreditation
• Uphold the tenets of nursing as a holistic profession as well as the pillars of the University
• Travel to GCU student sites, directly observing student performance
• Participate in and/or support of the university program in all areas including an evident congruence with the philosophy and direction of the institution, and service to the community
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University

What you need:

• Preferred: Masters (or higher) in Nursing
• 2 years of recent direct patient care nursing experience in Medical-Surgical nursing.
• Minimum: Bachelor's in nursing AND 3 years of recent direct patient care nursing experience in Medical-Surgical nursing AND enrolled in a graduate program OR hold relevant national certification for the clinical area in which they teach.
• Nurses must possess an active, current, unencumbered, and unrestricted AZ or multi-state RN license.
• An active, current, unencumbered, and multi-state (compact) RN license
• Must successfully pass a drug test and competency testing
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with students #highered #faculty #teach #GCU #obstetrics #OB #nursing #educator #MSN #clinical_adjunct #INDLOPESUP