Adjunct Teaching — Nursing — Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

43d • Onsite

About The Position

This adjunct teaching position focuses on Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) within the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program. The role involves teaching a weekly laboratory session for graduate FNP students, instructing them in probe handling, equipment operation, image acquisition, and interpretation using Butterfly handheld ultrasound devices. The curriculum covers various POCUS applications relevant to primary care, including cardiac, lung, abdominal, aorta, renal, bladder, soft tissue, musculoskeletal, and obstetric assessments. The instructor will also teach image interpretation, integration of POCUS findings into clinical decision-making, and the limitations of point-of-care imaging. Responsibilities include supervising hands-on scanning, providing feedback, evaluating student competency through image review and practical exams, and collaborating with the course coordinator and faculty. Travel to campus for in-person instruction is required weekly. The position is approximately 4-5 hours per week, including preparation, evaluation, and student feedback.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner focus, or a master’s degree as a Physician Assistant.
• Current, unencumbered APRN or PA license in the State of Utah with current national certification.
• MD or DO with current, unencumbered license to practice in the State of Utah, and board certification in family medicine, emergency medicine, or a related specialty.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential through ARDMS, or equivalent registry credential, with a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• At least three years of clinical experience using point-of-care ultrasound in practice.
• Demonstrated experience teaching ultrasound image acquisition and interpretation to learners.
• Successful candidate must relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

Nice To Haves

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD preferred.
• Formal POCUS certification is preferred but not required. Examples include the POCUS Fundamentals Certificate and clinical certifications through the Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certification Academy, such as the Primary Care (CP-PC) certification, or comparable training through AIUM or an accredited POCUS fellowship or certificate program.
• Experience with handheld ultrasound devices is preferred.
• Qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Responsibilities

• Teach a weekly two-hour point-of-care ultrasound laboratory for a cohort of approximately 15 graduate FNP students
• Instruct students in probe handling, equipment operation, image acquisition, and image optimization using Butterfly handheld ultrasound devices.
• Teach POCUS applications relevant to primary care, including cardiac, lung and pleural, abdominal, aorta, renal and bladder, soft tissue and musculoskeletal, and obstetric assessment.
• Teach image interpretation and the integration of POCUS findings into clinical decision making, including the limitations of point-of-care imaging and appropriate referral for comprehensive diagnostic imaging.
• Supervise hands-on scanning practice, providing direct observation and individualized feedback to students.
• Evaluate student competency through image review, skills checkoffs, and practical examination.
• Collaborate with the course coordinator and program faculty on course delivery and achievement of student learning outcomes.
• Travel is required to teach the course in person and on campus each week.

Benefits

• Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level