Adjunct RN Faculty - PRN Missouri Psych Clinical – Nursing

This PRN adjunct position requires travel within the St. Louis, Missouri area to directly observe student performance during scheduled clinical rotations.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce didactic content, teaching the knowledge and skills needed for pre-licensure nursing
• Collaborate with content area faculty to provide expert evaluation and documentation of student progress toward clinical objectives
• Participate in grading written and clinical performance check-offs
• Remain current with new trends and developments in the specific field of nursing practice
• Maintain compliance with requirements for program accreditation
• Uphold the tenets of nursing as a holistic profession as well as the pillars of the University
• Travel to GCU student sites, directly observing student performance
• Participate in and/or support the university program in all areas including an evident congruence with the philosophy and direction of the institution, and service to the community
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University

Requirements

• BSN required. BSN holders must meet one of the following:
  • Enroll in a GCU MSN Leadership or MSN Education program immediately upon hire (paid for by GCU), OR
  • Provide proof of at least 9 credits/3 classes in any graduate program, OR
  • Hold an approved national certification related to the content area being taught (specify graduate credits or certification on resume)
• 5 years recent RN clinical experience with 3 years recent direct Psych patient care nursing experience with a BSN
• BSN applicants must have documented completion of the Clinical Faculty Academy (CFA) through the Missouri Hospital Association at the time of application (specify on resume before applying)
• MSN preferred with 2 years recent direct Psych patient care nursing experience
• CFA NOT required for anyone with a conferred Master's degree in any field
• Active, current, unencumbered, multi-state (compact) RN license
• Must successfully pass a drug test and competency testing
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students