Assistant Professor of Nursing

UnityPoint Health•Rock Island, IL

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About The Position

Join the Trinity College of Nursing faculty as an Assistant Professor of Nursing and help shape the next generation of nurses. In this role, you will teach undergraduate nursing students across didactic, laboratory, and clinical settings while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment. The Assistant Professor plans, implements, and evaluates learning experiences aligned with the Trinity College of Nursing vision, mission, values, and program outcomes. Using innovative, evidence-based teaching strategies, you will promote critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and professional growth in future nurses committed to improving the health of individuals, families, and communities. This position fulfills the academic triad of teaching, scholarship, and service through active engagement in scholarly and service activities. The Assistant Professor contributes to curriculum development and continuous program improvement, collaborates with faculty and administration to support student success and accreditation requirements, and participates in assessment and quality improvement initiatives. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

Masters degree in nursing
2 years of clinical practice
Registered Nurse license in both Iowa and Illinois or be eligible to do so
Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Must possess and maintain ACLS

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA, FERPA, TITLE IX, and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding higher education and healthcare.
Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Is knowledgeable of College, hospital, and department compliance requirements commensurate with position (Title IV, Title IX, Campus Violence).
Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of supervisor.
Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
Supports vision, mission, and values of Trinity College.