About The Position

Grand Canyon University is seeking adjunct ACNP/AGACNP faculty to support APRN students through direct observation of student performance. This PRN position requires travel to a facility or site within 60 miles of the faculty member’s residence, in the O’Fallon, Illinois area. The site supervisor works with the student, cooperating preceptor or mentor, health care organization, Office of Field Experience, and GCU Course Faculty to support and evaluate the student’s field experience.

Requirements

  • MSN as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP/AGACNP).
  • At least two years of professional experience in an ACNP or AGACNP role.
  • Active, current, unencumbered ACNP/AGACNP state license.
  • Active, current, unencumbered multistate (compact) RN license.
  • National board certification specific to ACNP/AGACNP.
  • Successfully pass a drug test.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students.

Responsibilities

  • Travel to a facility or site location within 60 miles of the faculty member’s residence.
  • Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with the cooperating health care organization.
  • Maintain effective communication with the student, cooperating preceptor or mentor, Office of Field Experience (OFE), and GCU Course Faculty.
  • Provide additional information during contracted weeks with the student; remain available by phone and email and collaboratively develop workable solutions when difficulties arise.
  • Encourage learner responsibility during the student field experience.
  • Maintain adequate records on the CONHCP student and provide them to the GCU Course Faculty using the external software Typhon.
  • Apply evaluation procedures and provide evaluation results to the GCU Course Faculty.
  • Maintain compliance with program accreditation requirements.
  • Uphold the tenets of nursing as a holistic profession and the pillars of the University.
  • Participate in and support the university program, demonstrate alignment with the institution’s philosophy and direction, and serve the community.
  • Provide a positive example to students by supporting Grand Canyon University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission.
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