Faculty - Pediatric Lab/Clinical - College of Nursing

Grand Canyon University Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K savings plan

Paid holidays

Education tuition discount

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ, invites applications for Lab/Clinical Nursing Faculty (Pediatrics) in St. Louis. You will develop and deliver clinical instruction, assess student progress, and employ current teaching methods and technologies in a full-time role.

The position requires an MSN, at least two years of pediatric clinical nursing experience, and an active MO or compact state RN license. Teaching experience is preferred; travel to clinical sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ pediatric clinical nursing experience within the last 2 years.
• Active and unencumbered RN in MO or compact state.
• Prior collegiate teaching experience preferred.
• Involvement in professional activities (organizations, presentations, research, publications).
• Excellent communication and ability to build relationships with students and preceptors.
• Support of university philosophy, direction, and community service.
• Uphold the University’s Doctrinal and Ethical statements and mission.

Responsibilities

• Reinforces didactic content in clinical and lab contexts for pre-licensure nursing.
• Collaborates with faculty to evaluate and document student progress toward objectives.
• Participates in grading written and clinical/lab performances.
• Maintains communication with program faculty and director; attends select meetings.
• Keeps current with trends in nursing practice and education.
• Ensures compliance with program accreditation requirements.
• Upholds nursing as a holistic profession and the university’s mission.
• Requires travel to student clinical sites to observe performance.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Teaching ability

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. We have launched an Accelerated BSN program in St. Louis - join us!

Are you looking to shape the nurses of the future? Have you always thought about teaching? Are you prepared to pass on your knowledge to the next generation of Nurses and Healthcare professionals? We may have the opportunity you have been looking for.

The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions has an opening for Lab/Clinical Nursing Faculty in the area of Pediatrics. In this role you will provide indirect and direct support in the development and provision of clinical instruction and student evaluation incorporating current teaching methodologies, technologies, and other trends that reflect advances in specific areas of the discipline associated with the individual’s teaching assignment. As a full-time Faculty member, you’ll provide program instruction incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies and other industry trends reflecting advancements in your discipline.

Location: 721 Emerson Road, St. Louis, MO

Schedule: Mon-Fri days, Clinical rotations as needed

Benefits: Full benefit portfolio including tuition package

What You Will Do

• Reinforces didactic content and teaches in the context of the clinical and lab application of knowledge and skills related to pre licensure Nursing.
• Collaborates with content area faculty to provide expert evaluation and documentation of student progress toward clinical and lab objectives.
• Participates in grading written and Clinical/Lab performance check-offs.
• Preserves lines of communication with program faculty and director including attendance in select faculty meetings.
• Remains current with new trends and development in the specific field of nursing practice
• Maintains compliance with requirements for program accreditation.
• Upholds the tenets of nursing as a holistic profession as well as the pillars of the University.
• Requires travel to student clinical sites to directly observe student performance

What You Will Have

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ work experience in Pediatric clinical nursing within the last 2 years.
• An active and unencumbered Registered Nurse in the state of MO or compact state.
• Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Evidence of involvement in one’s professional area (e.g., membership in professional organizations, presentations, research, and/or publications).
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with students and preceptors.
• Participation 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.

Why Work At GCU

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program