Instructor/Assistant Professor - College of Nursing, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital

University of Tennessee•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The University of Tennessee Health Sciences, College of Nursing, is seeking a full-time, non-tenure Instructor/Assistant Professor. The role has a 95% clinical practice assignment at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, planning and directing healthcare delivery for the Critical Care population and providing care and health education to patients and their families. The position also includes 5% teaching responsibilities in the College of Nursing, determined in collaboration with the Department Chair and the Director of Advanced Practice. Academic rank is based upon academic credentials.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in a nursing specialty from an accredited university.
Three years of clinical practice experience at the RN level.
Current DEA certification.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
Unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in Tennessee, or eligibility to obtain Tennessee licensure.
Current certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Primary and/or Acute Care.
Applicants should attach a curriculum vitae to the application.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Nursing Practice degree preferred.
Experience in the role of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and treat patients in the Critical Care Complex according to approved protocols and acceptable standards.
Perform necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to written, approved protocols developed with and under the supervision of the Medical Director or collaborating Physician.
Participate in the design and revision of protocols.
Collaborate with Medical Physicians and ancillary personnel as appropriate to promote quality patient care.
Make referrals as appropriate.
Recognize and react appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care.
Develop strong partnerships with patients, family members, fellow providers and nurses, and support staff.
Focus on high patient and family satisfaction and retention.
Manage the care of children in the Critical Care Complex.
Develop education plans for families.
Order appropriate consultations and referrals when indicated.
Provide teaching in the College of Nursing, with responsibilities determined in collaboration with the Department Chair and the Director of Advanced Practice.