Adjunct RN Faculty - PRN Utah OB Clinical/Lab – Nursing

Grand Canyon University•Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

Grand Canyon University is seeking adjunct clinical and lab nursing faculty to teach and support pre-licensure nursing students in the OB/women’s health area. This PRN position requires travel within the Salt Lake City, Utah area to GCU student sites to directly observe student performance during scheduled clinical rotations and labs. Faculty reinforce didactic content and teach the knowledge and skills required for pre-licensure nursing. They collaborate with content-area faculty to evaluate and document student progress toward clinical objectives and participate in grading written work and clinical performance check-offs. Faculty are expected to remain current with developments in their nursing specialty, comply with program accreditation requirements, uphold nursing as a holistic profession and the University’s pillars, and support the University’s philosophy, direction, and community service. They also serve as positive examples to students by supporting Grand Canyon University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission.

Requirements

Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
BSN holders must enroll immediately upon hire in a GCU MSN Leadership or MSN Education program, paid for by GCU; alternatively, provide proof of at least 9 graduate credits (3 classes) in any graduate program, or an approved national certification related to the content area taught.
At least 3 years of recent direct-care work experience in OB/women’s health nursing with a BSN.
Active, current, unencumbered, multi-state (compact) RN license.
Must successfully pass a drug test and competency testing.
Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with students.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Reinforce didactic content and teach the knowledge and skills needed for pre-licensure nursing.
Collaborate with content-area faculty to evaluate and document student progress toward clinical objectives.
Participate in grading written work and clinical performance check-offs.
Remain current with new trends and developments in the specific field of nursing practice.
Maintain compliance with program accreditation requirements.
Uphold the tenets of nursing as a holistic profession and the pillars of the University.
Travel to GCU student sites and directly observe student performance during scheduled clinical rotations and labs.
Participate in and/or support the University program, including alignment with the institution’s philosophy and direction and service to the community.
Model support for the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission.