Clinical Nursing Adjunct Faculty - Mental Health Specialty

About the role

The Arizona College of Nursing seeks experienced Mental Health Nurses to join our adjunct faculty. We are committed to transforming lives through education and improving communities through the care provided by our graduates.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, teaches, and evaluates the philosophy and objectives of the nursing education program.
• Designs, implements, teaches, evaluates, and revises the curriculum.
• Documents actions taken in faculty and committee meetings using a systematic plan of evaluation for total program review.
• Leads simulation learning experiences in the Nursing Lab.
• Teaches and evaluates students in the classroom.
• Supports students' progression in academics and socialization into the role of nursing.
• Utilizes an array of assessment tools to evaluate student learning.
• Participates in systematic plan for curriculum design, program evaluation and program revision.
• Works with Course Lead Faculty to develop student success plans and remediate "at risk" students.
• Grades associated clinical papers and provides students with timely and clear feedback.
• Maintains all records on student performance, i.e., Student Success Plan, Progressive Disciplinary Plan, and Mid-term and final clinical evaluations.
• Completes clinical site evaluations.
• Adheres to/enforces the policies and procedures of Arizona College of Nursing and the assigned clinical facility.
• Attends course faculty meetings during planning week to assure all clinical rotations are in alignment with the didactic course.
• Plans, teaches, and evaluates classroom, clinical, skills labs and other learning experiences in conjunction with other team members.
• Connects students to College resources for their success.
• Participates in the academic advisement and counseling of students as necessary.
• Consistently demonstrates and coaches students on soft skills.
• Communicates effectively utilizing professional techniques with clinical agency representatives, staff, faculty, and students.
• Identifies and immediately communicates problem areas/clinical areas of concern to Course Lead Faculty and recommends changes and solutions as appropriate.
• Provides daily and as needed communication with Course Lead Faculty concerning student progress including successes and identified needs, clinical issues, suggestions, and/or professional learning needs.
• Protects student privacy through completing required FERPA training and upholding FERPA guidelines.

Requirements

• Graduate degree required, if the graduate degree is not in nursing must have a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and a graduate degree in a related discipline from an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ work experience as a professional registered nurse providing direct patient care.
• Previous experience teaching in a registered nursing program at a college or university is preferred.
• Holds a current unencumbered state professional registered nurse license or enhance compact nurse licensure relevant to the state of teaching location.
• Certified Nurse Educator certification and national certification in area of nursing specialty is preferred.
• Maintains professional competence/expertise in teaching through activities such as nursing practice, continuing education programs, conferences, workshops, seminars, academic courses, research projects and professional writing.

Qualifications

• Subject to state BON/BRN regulation where student is located.

Skills

• Passion
• Excellence
• Adaptability
• Accountability
• Integrity

Benefits

• Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment.
• Preparation for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

Pay

Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate clinical rotations and teaching commitments.