Adjunct RN Faculty - Pediatrics Clinical Adjunct - Nursing - New Mexico

Grand Canyon University Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University invites applications for Adjunct Clinical Nursing faculty to support pre-licensure nursing students. This role requires travel within the Albuquerque, NM area to observe student performance during clinical rotations and may involve night shifts.

The position emphasizes reinforcing didactic content, collaborating with faculty to evaluate student progress, and participating in grading of written and clinical performance check-offs.

Qualifications

• MSN preferred with 2 years of direct pediatric patient care.
• BSN with proof of at least 9 graduate credits or national certification in content area.
• 2 years' pediatric clinical work experience.
• Active, current, unencumbered multi-state RN license (compact).
• Must pass a drug test and competency testing.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce didactic content for pre-licensure nursing.
• Collaborate with faculty to document student progress toward clinical objectives.
• Participate in grading written and clinical performance check-offs.
• Maintain compliance with accreditation requirements.

Skills

Pediatrics nursing

Clinical teaching

Student assessment

Communication skills

Education

MSN preferred

BSN with graduate credits

RN license (multistate compact)

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 Albuquerque, NM area to directly observe student performance, when scheduled for clinical rotations. *** NIGHT SHIFT ***

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:

• MSN Preferred. AND 2 years of recent direct patient care nursing experience in pediatric nursing.
• OR BSN with proof of at least 9 credits/3 classes in any graduate program OR approved national certification related to the content area being taught. Please specify your graduate credits OR national certification on your resume.
• 2 years' recent clinical work experience in pediatrics nursing.
• 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

GCU'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.

At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good.

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

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