Clinical Faculty - Foundations - College of Nursing
About The Position
Grand Canyon University is seeking a Full-Time Clinical Faculty member for Foundations/Fundamentals in the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions. This role is based on the main campus in Phoenix, Arizona. The Clinical Faculty member will develop and provide instruction using current teaching methodologies and technologies, focusing on evidence-based instruction in nursing lab activities, from foundational skill development through simulation techniques. The schedule involves 5 8-hour weekly clinical rotations (6:30 AM to 2:30 PM) and will be located at acute care facilities within the Phoenix metro area. The semester structure includes lab work for the first 7 weeks and clinical rotations/lab for the remaining 8 weeks, with terms starting in September, January, and May.
Requirements
- Master’s degree (MSN) required
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and preceptors.
- An active, current and unencumbered Registered Nursing License in the state of Arizona or compact state.
- Minimum of 2 years work experience in long term care or med/surg nursing
- Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
Responsibilities
- Reinforce didactic content and teach in the context of the clinical and lab application of knowledge and skills related to pre-licensure nursing
- Collaborate with content area faculty to provide expert evaluation and documentation of student progress toward clinical and lab objectives
- Participate in grading written and clinical/lab performance check-offs
- Facilitate pre and post conference discussions in the clinical setting
- Preserve lines of communication with program faculty and directors including attendance in select faculty meetings
- Remain current with new trends and development in his/her field of expertise
- Maintain compliance with requirements for program accreditation
- Uphold the tenets of nursing as a holistic profession as well as the pillars of the University
- Requires travel to student clinical and lab sites to directly observe student performance
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- a 401K savings plan
- Generous time off plan
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
- Free covered parking
- Education Tuition Discount Program for full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children
- Free on-site gyms at all our office locations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
